Assistant Professor of Chemistry | Columbia Basin College - Military Veterans

Join the CBC team and help us transform students lives! CBC is committed to our vision to be the educational home that transforms students' lives through economic and social mobility. We are one of eight Hispanic-Serving Institutions in Washington state with Hispanic students representing just under half of our student population. As such, CBC is committed to discovering and enacting innovative ways to intentionally serve Hispanic students while serving all. We center equity in all that we do and seek to attract and retain engaged individuals committed to helping all students be successful in accomplishing their goals. CBC places a high value on the ability to communicate effectively across cultures, to implement culturally responsive teaching strategies, and model intercultural empathy. Experience in serving Hispanic students is not merely a preference it is valued at Columbia Basin College. Advanced intercultural knowledge and skills among our faculty is essential to the success of our students and our institution as a whole. El CBC est comprometido con nuestra visin de ser el hogar educativo que transforma las vidas de los estudiantes a travs de la movilizacin econmica y social. Somos una de ocho Instituciones al Servicio de los hispanos en el estado de Washington y los estudiantes hispanos representan un poco menos de la mitad de nuestra poblacin estudiantil. Como tal, CBC se compromete a descubrir y crear formas innovadoras para servir intencionalmente a los estudiantes hispanos, mientras que al mismo tiempo sirve a todos los dems. Nos enfocamos en la equidad en todo lo que hacemos y buscamos atraer y retener individuos que se comprometan en ayudar a todos los estudiantes a tener xito en el logro de sus metas. El CBC le da un enorme valor a la habilidad de comunicarse efectivamente a travs de culturas, para implementar estrategias de enseanza culturalmente responsivas, y modelar empata intercultural. La experiencia en servir a los estudiantes hispanos no es simplemente una preferencia, sino que es algo que se valora en el Columbia Basin College. El conocimiento y las aptitudes interculturales avanzadas entre nuestros profesores son esenciales para el xito de nuestros estudiantes y de nuestra institucin en su totalidad. Find out more about our diverse and vibrant community! Visit Tri-Cities Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Benton-Franklin Trends Heres how you will support our mission CBC seeks an outstanding and enthusiastic individual who can teach a wide range of courses in Chemistry. The Assistant Professor of Chemistryplays a critical role in advancing the Colleges mission to inspire, educate, and support students in their pursuit of academic and career success.They will mentor students, contribute to curriculum development, and collaborate with colleagueswhile maintaining a student-centered approach that supports diversity, equity, and inclusion. They will also foster an inclusive learning environment, encouraging student achievement, and participate in professional development.The selected candidate must be prepared to instruct a range of chemistry courses especially those involving Introductory Chemistry, General Chemistry, Introductory Organic Chemistry and Introductory Biochemistry. Additionally, lab sections including those corresponding to lecture courses taught by other faculty, will be required. This position reports to the Dean for Math, Science & Engineering. The salary range for this position is $77,693-$81,624 for a 176-day contract over the Instructional Year (Fall/Winter/Spring Quarters). Additional compensation may be available for assignment of summer quarter courses or courses taught outside of the full-time position during fall, winter and spring quarters. This position is in a hard to fill discipline eligible for additional money per MOU 002 Hard to Fill Supplemental Pay and would receive an additional stipend of $5,950 . This is not a guarantee of compensation and is subject to funding. Relocation expenses are part of the employment offer for the successful candidate if the candidate relocates to the Tri-Cities area from outside of a 175-mile radius. A comprehensive list of tenure track faculty job duties and responsibilities can be found on our website . Note: International transcripts MUST include a foreign transcript evaluation. For a list of approved credential evaluation services visit: https://www.naces.org/members .

Primary Responsibilities

GENERAL QUALITIES REQUIRED: Successful candidates will demonstrate the following key competencies and qualities:

A genuine enthusiasm for teaching and a deep-rooted dedication to enhancing student success.

A strong alignment with the values and goals of our community college.

Active engagement in shared governance.

A commitment to staying up-to-date on developments in one's field of expertise.

An openness to engaging in campus-wide activities that extend beyond one's specific discipline, enriching the overall campus community.

Flexibility in teaching methodologies, including proficiency in eLearning and a commitment to embrace instructional innovations.

Proficient skills in educating a diverse student body, ensuring inclusivity and effectiveness in learning experiences.

Dedication to scholarly pursuits within one's area of specialty, contributing to the academic rigor and reputation of the college.

A commitment to actively contribute to the design and evaluation of learning outcomes, playing a key role in the college's efforts towards institutional effectiveness and continuous improvement.

CBC is an equal opportunity employer and complies with the letter and spirit of all federal and state laws. CBC encourages applications from qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or other legal protected characteristics. Candidates who need any accommodation in the application process or in employment should contact the Office of Human Resources. Required Qualifications

Masters degree in chemistry from an institutionally accredited college or university;

Significant breadth of experience with chemical instrumentation;

One (1) year of college-level teaching experience or similar experience such as teaching apprenticeship, fellowship, etc.;

Experience with computer applications for instructional purposes (e.g. PowerPoint, Word, CANVAS, etc.); and

Demonstrated ability to create an inclusive and equitable learning environment, with a focus on supporting the academic success of Hispanic and other underserved populations. Experience incorporating inclusive pedagogy and addressing challenges unique to these populations, informed by both personal and professional insights.

Preferred Qualifications

Bilingual in English and in Spanish;

Doctorate degree in Chemistry from an institutionally accredited college or university; and

Experience with eLearning techniques and modalities such as web-supported courses, hybrid courses, or other distance learning applications.