Job Description

Adjunct Faculty, 26/SP, CHEM 230-02
Location: Moraga, CA
Open Date: Sep 19, 2025
Deadline:
Description:Founded in 1863, Saint Mary's is a residential campus nestled 20 miles east of San Francisco in the picturesque Moraga Valley. Based in the Catholic, Lasallian and Liberal Arts traditions, Saint Mary's currently enrolls more than 4,000 students from diverse backgrounds in undergraduate and graduate programs. The De La Salle Christian Brothers, the largest teaching order of the Roman Catholic Church, guide the spiritual and academic character of the College.
As a comprehensive and independent institution, Saint Mary's offers undergraduate and graduate programs integrating liberal and professional education. Saint Mary's reputation for excellence, innovation, and responsiveness in education stems from its vibrant heritage as a Catholic, Lasallian and Liberal Arts institution. An outstanding, committed faculty and staff that value shared inquiry, integrative learning, and student interaction bring these traditions to life in the 21st century. The College is committed to the educational benefits of diversity.
Qualifications:
General Chemistry II lecture has a strong focus on equilibrium, chemical kinetics, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, and some transition metal chemistry, intended for students who are majoring in physical, environmental, or biological sciences.
This course will be taught in person on the Moraga campus during the 2026 Spring term on Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 10:40 - 11:45 am.
In addition to teaching, the instructor is expected to hold regular office hours (a minimum of one hour per week) in order to provide students with support outside of the classroom.
To ensure consistency between sections of this multi-section course, instructors will coordinate with other faculty members regarding the content and grading schemes of the course.
The successful candidate will hold an advanced degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related field; and undergraduate teaching experience in chemistry or any subfield of chemistry (CV, sample syllabus). Preference will be given to those who have previously taught the course or CHEM 10.
Candidates must reside in California.
The salary range for this position is $9,929 - $13,744 (4 units) and is covered by the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the College and SEIU, Local 1021, available here.
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