Job Details

AY26 - Chemistry Instructor

LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT

PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

Los Angeles Mission College Announces the position opening for

AY26 - Chemistry Instructor

Full-Time Tenure Track, C-Track (10-months)

To Expand Learning Opportunities for Students

Begin: Fall 2026 Semester

Application Deadline: April 8, 2026

Position Summary Information

Los Angeles Mission College seeks a full-time tenure track Chemistry Instructor who is experienced in teaching a variety of courses that include Introductory, General, and Organic Chemistry. Interested individuals who meet the minimum qualifications and possess the required experience are invited to apply. The assignment is to begin late-August 2026.

Introduction

Los Angeles Mission College (LAMC) is a two-year community college that serves more than 11,000 students from diverse socio-economic backgrounds. The college is one of nine in the Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD). Founded in 1975, LAMC is in the scenic foothill community of Sylmar and has strong historical ties to the neighboring communities of San Fernando, Pacoima, Mission Hills, North Hills, Panorama City and Granada Hills. In recent years, the institution's enrollment base has expanded to include many of the communities throughout the greater San Fernando Valley, as well as Canyon Country and Santa Clarita. The college provides excellent transfer, basic skills, transitional, and career education programs. Committed to student success, LAMC works closely with local secondary institutions to assist high school students in their transition to higher education and maintains strong ties to the business community by providing highly-respected job training programs that directly meet the workforce needs of local and regional employers.

LAMC prides itself on its commitment to diversity, its institutional culture of collegiality and innovation, its globalization of curricula, and its inclusion of the community in its programming. Student-focused, motivated, and dynamic individuals who possess the required education, work experience and commitment to LAMC's mission and values are invited to submit applications.

Job Description

LAMC is seeking a dynamic faculty member to teach a wide variety of Chemistry courses in its Physical Sciences Department that prides itself as an innovative and collaborative group of faculty and staff who collegially strive to offer our students stellar educational experiences. The department is seeking an innovative and creative faculty member with a demonstrated commitment to his/her discipline and hopes to attract an educator who will assist in the growth of its course offerings and transfer/employment opportunities for its students. The assignment may consist of day, evening and/or weekend classes to be taught in-person, and may include off campus, high school dual enrollment, hybrid and online courses. At LAMC, successful faculty applicants demonstrate the ability to promote:

Active, inclusive learning environments and curricula that welcome and engage all students, incorporating instructional technologies, as appropriate, to improve student learning;

Cultural responsiveness in interactions with students, faculty, staff, and community members who span a diverse range of languages, nationalities and ethnicities, socio-economic levels, ages, identities, abilities and educational experience;

Collaborative approaches to day-to-day activities, to the development of innovations and new initiatives, and, when necessary, to problem-solving; andself-reflection on his or her teaching, leadership, professional development, and service to the campus community;

A rich variety of educational experiences including undergraduate research internships and student driven science clubs.

The successful candidate will be required to fulfill a full-time assignment, as specified by the current labor contract, including lecture, laboratory, office hours, and departmental/campus duties.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's in Chemistry; OR

Bachelor's in Chemistry or Biochemistry, AND

Master's in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Chemical Engineering, Chemical Physics, Physics, or Geochemistry; OR the equivalent.

Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic cultural, disability, and ethnicbackgrounds of community college faculty, staff and students.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

A medical certificate indicating fitness to engage in administrative work is required for new employees at the applicant's expense prior to employment.

Eligibility Requirement: COVID 19 VACCINATION

Pursuant to LACCD Board of Trustee's Policy 2900, all students and employees must be fully vaccinated and complete a baseline test or have an approved exemption. LACCD employees are required to provide their vaccination status in compliance with the LACCD Board of Trustees' policy. Newly hired employees will be required to provide their vaccination status prior to starting a position or, at the latest, by their position start date.

Duties and Responsibilities

Fulfill non-instructional duties (department and committee work, curriculum development, community outreach, shared governance, etc.) necessary for the smooth functioning of the department and the college.

Teach off-campus courses such as, high school dual enrollment, justice-involved facility offerings, or other non-traditional courses in keeping with community college philosophy, program standards and parameters.

Academic assignment may include a combination of day, evening, and/or weekend classes. May include assignments at satellite and/or outreach class sites;

Maintain professional and ethical academic standards;

Develop and implement laboratory activities in all Chemistry courses;

Provide class and laboratory instruction in accordance with established course outlines;

Maintain necessary attendance, scholastic, and student records and submit them in accordance with established deadlines;

Employ technology and innovative strategies to improve learning and student success;

Meet obligations with regard to grade reporting, meeting scheduled classes, meeting required office hours, and other directions provided by supervisors, including the Department Chair, Deans of Academic Affairs, Vice Presidents, etc.;

Participate in professional development activities and maintain current knowledge in the discipline;

Participate in recruitment and outreach activities of the college and department;

Perform other duties as assigned by the department chair and supervising administrators;

Maintain office hours required to meet the needs of students for consultation and guidance;

Promote the College's values for creating a learning environment of respect and fairness, while encouraging creative and critical thinking;

Create a classroom environment focused on active learning in which all students are comfortable and encouraged to participate;

Participate in the accreditation processes of the college;

Contribute to enhancing STEM student support services;

The newly hired instructor should be prepared to teach the full range of credit Chemistry classes offered by the department. This instructor will also hold student conference hours, attend department meetings, be active on committees, and participate in other activities required by the College or the District.

Desired Qualifications

Three or more years teaching Chemistry in the classroom and laboratory at the community college and/or university level;

Experience teaching science and non-science majors in Chemistry;

Experience teaching introductory, general, and organic Chemistry courses and the corresponding laboratories;

Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical and/or learning disabilities;

Experience with different instructional modalities, knowledge of canvas, and various laboratory technologies;

Experience with and sensitivity to the learning needs of students who are under-represented in science academic programs and careers;

A strong commitment to active participation in department-level and college-level committees, programs and activities;

Experience in curriculum, program development, and grant writing;

Commitment to securing grants, research internships and other learning opportunities;

Strong oral and written communication skills;

Experience with development of Student Learning Outcomes, Institutional Learning Outcomes, and Professional Learning Outcomes along with their assessment and the creation of improvement plans;

A strong commitment to professional growth;

Ability to work as a member of a team with faculty, laboratory staff and student workers;

SALARY AND BENEFITS

Placement on the salary schedule is determined by academic preparation and/or employment experience in accordance with AFT Contract. The salary ranges from $76,960 - 143,000 annually. Applicants with a doctoral degree are eligible for a doctoral differential of $4,870 per year. District benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance to the employee and eligible dependents.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applicants will be required to file an application using web-based software to create an applicant profile account, allowing documents to be saved and uploaded as attachments. The application packet can be filed at https://laccd.csod.com/ats/careersite/search.aspx?site=6&c=laccd . For consideration in the selection process, all interested applicants must submit the following:

1. Letter of Interest, preferably less than three pages, which addresses the responsibilities and desirable qualifications as detailed in this announcement;

2. A current resume or CV;

3. Three references including the names, titles, address, telephone numbers and e-mail of individuals who can assess the candidate's qualifications for the position;

4. Copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts; if invited to interview, candidate should be prepared to provide official transcripts. Note: All degrees must be granted by an accredited college or university in the United States. Transcripts from a foreign institution must be submitted with an approved evaluation of equivalency from a foreign evaluation service approved by California Commission on Teaching Credentialing.

In order for your application to be completed successfully, please read the job announcement and upload all the required materials. Application materials will not be accepted by fax, mail or email. Incomplete applications may be excluded from consideration. After review of application materials by selection committee, applicants will be contacted if selected for an interview. Employment is contingent upon verification of qualifications. LACCD and its Colleges reserve the right to modify and/or withdraw this position at any time. For consideration, please complete the application and attach required documents by 4:30 p.m. Friday, April 8, 2026.

For additional information or questions, please contact:

Dr. Laura Cantu,

Vice President, Academic Affairs

cantulb@lamission.edu

Individuals protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may request an accommodation in the selection/interview process with at least three business days prior notice. Documentation of the need for accommodation may be requested.

Equal Employment Policy

The policy of the Los Angeles Community College District is to implement equal opportunity to all qualified candidates for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, marital status, medical condition (cancer related), sexual orientation, or veteran status. Positive action will be taken to ensure that this policy is followed in all personnel practices including recruitment, hiring, placement, upgrading, transfer, demotion, and treatment during employment, rate of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training, layoff or termination. A vigorous equal employment opportunity program will be maintained to ensure a diverse work force and to achieve expected representation of qualified members of under-represented groups through the implementation of specific result-oriented plans and procedures (Board Rule 101301).

The Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator


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