The faculty member shall be responsible for the following: teaching assigned classes under the supervision of the area dean; helping students fulfill their maximum potential in mastering course content; assessing student learning outcomes; maintaining a thorough and up-to-date knowledge in their regular teaching field; continuing professional development; utilizing current technology in the performance of job duties; maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position; assisting with articulation and curriculum development and review; serving on college committees and participating in faculty governance including accreditation and student co-curricular activities; assuming other responsibilities as assigned by the area dean; fulfilling other duties and responsibilities of a full-time faculty member.

The department uses chemical instrumentation and computers in teaching environments. Departmental Instrumentation includes Gas Chromatography GC, Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrophotometer FTIR, Gas Chromatography – Mass Spectroscopy GC-MS, High Performance Liquid Chromatography HPLC and Atomic Absorption AA Laptop computers and digital data acquisition systems are also available for laboratory instructional use.

The Chemistry Department at Sacramento City College offers a variety of courses in general, organic, and biochemistry to meet the needs of students pursuing careers in allied health, biological sciences, physical sciences, computer science, and engineering. The Chemistry Department also offers laboratory courses that provide hands-on training on tools and instruments that are commonly used in industrial settings and scientific research environments. The Chemistry Department also offers the Chemical Technology (CHEMT) Program, which trains students for a wide variety of scientific laboratory technician career opportunities. Participating students not only will be instructed in the theory and fundamentals of chemistry, but they will also be exposed to hands-on training with lab equipment and sophisticated state-of-the-art lab instrumentation. Students who satisfactorily completes the program will be awarded a Certificate of Achievement. Students who complete the program may also qualify for an Associate in Science degree by fulfilling the Graduation Requirements. Notably, the Chemistry Department also has a robust Undergraduate Research Program (URP), which allows students to operate instruments (e.g. HPLC, LCMS, GCMS, IR, AA), conduct experiments, gain actual research experience, and present their results. Having actual scientific research experience is very rare for 2-year institutions due to limitation of budget and instrumentation, but the Chemistry Department has recognized the value in preparing students to be ready for laboratory work, which is essential if they decide to transfer to a research-focused 4-year university.

The Chemistry Department faculty members also recognize the importance of cultivating a supportive, transparent, and collaborative learning environment. To achieve this, we believe in leading our students by our own example. As one of the efforts, we have multiple faculty members participating in STEM-PAL (Peer Assisted Learning), which are peer-led sessions that mimic the group interactions among faculty groups. The PAL sessions allow the students to collaboratively work through tough problems, where the solutions are not always obvious or even available at the moment, with the guidance from a peer facilitator. Starting in Spring 2023, with the completion of the new Natural Sciences Building, we are excited to have the opportunity to move into a brand-new building with new possibilities. We also look forward to more opportunities to work and collaborate with our Biology colleagues, whom are now located on the same office space with Chemistry.

The department maintains a focus on:

• Fostering an intellectual environment that promotes dialogue and innovation in support of student success.
• Providing program development and openness to adjusting teaching methods in response to specific course or student needs.
• Ensuring that laboratories associated with the courses run safely, smoothly, and effectively.
• Working to provide a teaching environment designed to achieve equitable outcomes for all of our students

The instructional assignment may encompass teaching courses across all levels in this discipline. Specific courses offered may vary by campus. Courses for this assignment may include:

• Allied Health Chemistry
• Beginning Chemistry
• General Chemistry
• Non-majors courses such as “Art and Chemistry”, “Adventures in Chemistry”, “The Science of Coffee”
• Organic Chemistry (courses with or without biological emphasis)
• Preparatory Chemistry
• Quantitative Analysis

• ARC Programs and Majors
• CRC Programs and Majors
• FLC Programs and Majors
• SCC Programs and Majors

1. Master’s 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*. All degrees must be from an accredited institution completed by August 21, 2024.
2. Have an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles; and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.

• If your degree title differs from the minimum qualifications listed above, you are requested to apply under the “equivalent” provision.
• Applicants applying under the “equivalent” provision must attach details and explain how their academic preparation and/or professional experience is the equivalent of the degrees/minimum qualifications listed above. Please visit our website for a sample letter and information on the equivalency determination process.
• If you have already been granted equivalency for this discipline, you must attach a copy of your determination form or letter. 

Applicants applying to this position are REQUIRED to complete and submit:

1. A Los Rios Community College District Application
2. Resume or Curriculum Vitae 
3. Letter of Interest 
4. Unofficial Transcripts from College/University
5. Supplemetal Questionnaire

• Applications submitted without all required documents, listed above, will be disqualified.
• Applicants indicating “see resume” on the application will not have that referenced experience considered for minimum qualifications, which may lead to the application being disqualified.
• Only information (education, experience, etc.) listed on the application will be considered for minimum qualifications.
• Applicants, including current Los Rios Community College District employees, are required to provide official transcripts, if required to meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
• Applicants are required to submit official transcripts within 60 days of the time of hire.
• Graduate advising documents and grade reports will not be accepted as official transcripts. 
• Individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees, and other relevant documents. 
• A foreign transcript evaluation is required any time foreign course work is used to meet minimum qualifications and/or salary placement even if the foreign transcript has been accepted by a college or university in the United States. 
• Foreign transcript evaluations are ONLY accepted from AICE (Association of International Credential Evaluations, Inc.) or NACES (The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services) agencies or evaluators. For additional information on foreign transcript evaluations click here.