Organic Chemistry Instructor - Full Time - Tenure Track

Woodland Community College is located in the heart of Yolo County about 15 miles northwest of Sacramento. With a rural service area including centers in Williams and Clearlake, the college is surrounded with rich agricultural farmland and is one the largest crop production areas in the state. The area is an excellent choice for quality of life with close proximity to the Sierra Nevada for outdoor recreation, a burgeoning farm to fork movement, and access to the metropolitan areas of Sacramento and the San Francisco Bay Area.
Woodland Community College seeks a strong, well rounded organic chemistry educator who has demonstrated experience or potential to be an excellent teacher at a community college, and who can provide leadership or contribute positively in areas such as: development of the chemistry program and curriculum; keeping course offerings up-to date and relevant; staying abreast of and communicating the current trends in STEM education; collaborating with area high schools; and contributing to oversight of the chemistry lab. Essential Duties Summary ESSENTIAL DUTIES :
The successful candidate will be expected to organize and teach lecture and labs in all areas of chemistry including but not limited to: organic chemistry, general chemistry, and introductory chemistry. The successful applicantwill provide instruction in accordance with course descriptions, outlines, class schedules, and Governing Board policies; evaluate progress of students concerning educational matters, develop and assess student learning outcomes, and perform other instructional related duties as assigned. In addition, the successful candidate will have knowledge of basic safety protocols for chemistry labs and instruction. Evening, weekend, distance education, and off-campus instruction may be part of the contract. The college offers courses in online, hybrid, and point to point interactive modalities.

REQUIRED DUTIES :
Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students. Required Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : The successful candidate, by the final filing date, must possess the minimum qualifications at least one of the disciplines below. Please review the Minimum Qualifications Handbookto view the required qualifications to teach a specific discipline.

• Possess a master’s degree in chemistry OR
• Bachelor’s in chemistry or biochemistry AND Master’s in biochemistry, chemical engineering, chemical physics, physics, molecular biology or geochemistry OR
• The Equivalent
  
  

• EQUIVALENCY REQUIREMENT : All applicants are required to meet the minimum qualifications specified by the Yuba Community College District ( YCCD ) by the application filing date. Alternatively, applicants must have obtained an equivalency determination from the District before the publication of the Recruitment Announcement. This ensures that candidates either meet the standard qualifications or have received official recognition of their equivalent qualifications.
  Please click here for equivalency application.

• FOREIGN TRANSCRIPTS :
  If you possess foreign transcripts, please note that they must undergo a U.S. evaluation and translation. Contact the Office of People & Culture (HR) through their website to access a list of agencies that provide services for evaluating and translating foreign transcripts. This step is crucial to ensure that your educational background is accurately assessed and understood in the context of U.S. educational standards and requirements. Click HERE for a list of acceptable agencies providing foreign transcript services.

Desired/Preferred Qualifications EXPERIENCE :

• Preference may be given to applicants with a strong background in organic chemistry.
• Preference may be given to applicants with experience teaching chemistry to community college students in an equity minded and inclusive manner.
• Preference may be given to applicants with experience collaborating with science colleagues in developing STEM programs and other college initiatives.
  
  

KNOWLEDGE :
Preference may be given to applicants with experience in educational grants improving or innovating in the sciences. COLLABORATION :
Preference may be given to applicants with excellent collaboration skills working department faculty, academic support programs and student services, and local or regional employers. Physical Demands Range/Step Class II step - Class VII step 10 Salary Range $79,984 to $128,369 /YR. (Per Salary Schedule for Full Time Faculty) Benefits Information Additional Resources:
- About The Yuba Community College District - Certificated Benefits Overview
- Certificated Benefit Summary and Rates
- Certificated Salary Schedule
- Kaiser Notice
- Retirement System ( STRS )- Collective Bargaining Agreement EEO Statement Equal Employment Opportunity
The Yuba Community College District is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Yuba Community College District will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals. Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process should contact Human Resources to make the necessary arrangements.

The Yuba Community College District is strongly committed to achieving staff diversity and the principles of equal employment opportunity. The District encourages a diverse pool of applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race or ethnicity, color, medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, or because he/she is perceived to have one or more of the foregoing characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law, in any of its policies, procedures or practices.

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Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
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Closing Date/Time: 2026-03-11

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