Employer Information
Butte-Glenn Community College
Job Title
Chemistry Instructor
Job Detail
Number of Positions: 1

Job Type: Faculty

Category: Chemistry

Posted: 2008-04-28

Deadline: Open until filled

Location: Oroville, CA
Job Description & Requirement
CHEMISTRY INSTRUCTOR
Classification: Instructor: Full-Time; Tenure Track
Probationary (Contract I) Member of Academic Staff
(Position will be filled based on available funds)

START DATE: Fall Semester 2008

OVERVIEW:
The Department of Physical Sciences is committed to excellence in lower division education for both majors and non-majors, with an emphasis on a strong laboratory program. Our faculty and support staff work closely together to support one another and to ensure the success of our students. Our department includes the areas of chemistry, earth sciences (geology, meteorology, environmental science, physical science) and physics/astronomy. We are seeking a talented chemistry educator who shares our excitement for teaching and learning to join our faculty.

POSITION DUTIES:
In addition to the responsibilities of the classification description, the specific position is also responsible for:
1. Teaching lecture and laboratory chemistry courses from preparatory chemistry through the major's organic chemistry course.

CLASSIFICATION RESPONSIBILITES:
All Butte College full-time Faculty are responsible for the following:
1. Plans for and initiates curriculum improvements.
2. Plans for and is continually well prepared to teach.
3. Provides organized delivery of instruction.
4. Is courteous to and approachable by students.
5. Instruction is consistent with the stated and approved goals and content of the course.
6. Sticks to the subject matter of the course.
7. Shows enthusiasm for the subject matter.
8. Uses effective motivation to create a personal desire to learn the subject/skill(s).
9. Uses standards of student evaluation that are clear, fair, and followed consistently throughout the course.
10. Requires levels of instructor and student effort sufficient to the mastery of the subject or skills in the course.
11. Grades and returns student assignments and tests in a reasonable period of time.
12. Makes effective use of teaching aids and materials required of students (e.g., texts, manuals, etc.).
13. Is effective as a teacher.
14. Prepares complete course outlines and syllabi.
15. Continually revises and updates course content and materials of instruction.
16. Coordinates course contents and methods with other teachers in the program/discipline.
17. Meets and assists students during office hours or by appointment or at other reasonable times.
18. Initiates and carries through with improvements to course contents and methods.
19. Initiates and/or participates in overall department-wide program development, maintenance, evaluation, revision and/or expansion.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Possession of a California Community College Credential authorizing full-time instruction in Chemistry OR
2. Master's Degree in Chemistry OR
3. Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry AND Master's Degree in biochemistry, chemical engineering, chemical physics, physics, molecular biology, or geochemistry; OR
4. The equivalent to District minimum qualifications described above. Equivalency may include any combination of education, training, teaching, or related employment experience that would be approximately equal to a Master's Degree in this field. (Applicants wishing to be considered for employment under District equivalency standards must submit a detailed statement explaining why you feel you possess the equivalent to a Master's Degree in the required field.)

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
The successful candidate will possess:
Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse ethnic, cultural, socioeconomic, and academic backgrounds and abilities of Butte College students.
Experience supervising and/or working with diverse students.
Background in modern organic chemistry.
Prior successful experience teaching chemistry at the community college level.
Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching, and the ability to motivate students to learn.
Ph.D. in Chemistry.
Experience with or willingness to explore innovative teaching methodologies including the use of technology in the classroom and distance education.

FOREIGN TRANSCRIPTS
Foreign transcripts must include a U.S. evaluation and translation. Please contact the Office of Human Resources for a list of agencies providing this service.

IMPORTANT
The District reserves the right to modify, rescind or re-advertise this announcement without notification or to delay indefinitely the employment of a person for the position.

SALARY / BENEFITS:
$42,711 - $65,588 per year, plus doctorate stipend if applicable. The District offers a comprehensive benefits package for employees and family members with currently no out-of-pocket expenses to employees for monthly premiums. The package includes: Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Income Protection, State Teachers' Retirement System (STRS) and 457/403b tax shelter retirement plans.

THE BUTTE COLLEGE APPLICATION MAY BE OBTAINED IN THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES ON CAMPUS, ON THE WEBSITE OR SEND A SELF-ADDRESSED/STAMPED ENVELOPE TO RECEIVE BY MAIL.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:
4:00 p.m. MONDAY, MAY 19, 2008

All offers of employment are contingent upon Board Approval.

This position is open until filled, but the above date is the priority date for receipt of application materials to be considered in the initial selection committee review. The position may close for consideration of application materials on the above priority date or any time thereafter, and interested persons are encouraged to submit their application materials so that they are received not later than the aforementioned date (postmarks are not accepted). It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure that all application materials are received by the application deadline date. All submitted materials become District property, will not be returned, will not be copied and will be considered for this opening only. Incomplete and/or late applications will not be forwarded for further consideration

SUBMIT APPLICATION DOCUMENTS TO:
Department of Human Resources (800) 933-8322
Butte-Glenn Community College District (530) 895-2400
3536 Butte Campus Drive
Oroville, California 95965-8399 FAX: (530) 895-2836
(Hearing Impaired Line Only) TDD: (530) 895-2817

Visit Butte College website at: www.butte.edu
Applications are available on our website at the URL below:
http://www.butte.edu/admin/hr
Normal office hours are Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

SELECTION PROCESS:
A selection committee will review and evaluate applications to select a limited number of candidates to interview. This screening process can take up to 3 weeks or more, after which interviews will be conducted. Meeting the minimum qualifications for a position does not assure the candidate an interview. All interview candidates will be requested to demonstrate their teaching styles and techniques. The District is not able to compensate candidates for interview-related expenses. Applicants selected for an interview and requiring appropriate reasonable accommodations for disabilities during the interview process must notify the Department of Human Resources in advance.

PREEMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:
1. Education Code § 87408.6 states that no person shall be initially employed by a community college district in an academic or classified position unless the person has submitted to an examination within the past sixty (60) days to determine that he or she is free of active tuberculosis.
2. As a condition of employment the position you are applying for will require that you provide fingerprints to the local police department. The fee charged by the Department of Justice (DOJ) for the fingerprint report is the employee's responsibility. If you should be offered this position you will be asked to sign a payroll deduction form which will authorize the District to deduct the fee charged by the DOJ from your first paycheck.
3. All offers of employment are contingent upon Board Approval. The District reserves the right to modify, rescind or re-advertise this announcement without notification or to delay indefinitely the employment of the position.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS - READ CAREFULLY
To be considered in the initial screening, applicants are required to submit two (2) sets of application materials (1 original and 1 copy) of all required documents to the Department of Human Resources on the main campus on or before the application deadline (postmarks are not accepted). Copies may be submitted via fax, U.S. mail, or electronically only if they are scanned and sent as a "PDF" file. All materials submitted become District property, will not be returned or copied, and will be considered for this opening only. Incomplete applications will not be forwarded for further consideration.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS CHECKLIST
? BUTTE COLLEGE ACADEMIC APPLICATION (2 copies):
All applicants must complete a Butte College Academic Application. All applicable parts of the application must be completed. Please be sure to complete the "reference" section of the application and provide the contact information for at least three individuals who can provide an honest appraisal of your strengths as a classroom instructor and also speak to the relevancy of your skills and experience as it applies to our requirements for the position.

AN APPLICATION WITHOUT A SIGNATURE OR WITH THE WORDS "SEE RESUME" OR SIMILAR PHRASE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

? MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (2 copies):
On a separate sheet of paper addressed to the hiring committee, identify from the category below under which you are claiming minimum qualifications.
1. Possession of a California Community College Credential authorizing full-time instruction in Chemistry; OR
2. Master's Degree in Chemistry; OR
3. Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry AND Master's Degree in biochemistry, chemical engineering, chemical physics, physics, molecular biology, or geochemistry; OR
4.The equivalent to District Minimum Qualification as described above.

SUBMIT A DETAILED STATEMENT EXPLAINING WHY YOU FEEL YOU POSSESS THE EQUIVALENT TO THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS IN THIS FIELD.
? RESUME OR VITA (2 COPIES)
? COVER LETTER AND SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION (2 copies):
Pay special attention to the "Desired Qualifications" and "Position Duties" sections of this job announcement, as they identify specific traits (experience, credentials, or skills and abilities, etc.) that the department believes are important for success as an instructor.
Provide for the hiring committee's consideration evidence of these traits in your application materials (cover letter, resume, application, letters of recommendation, awards, certificates, performance evaluations, etc.) .
As you describe your qualifications in your cover letter, reference where in your application materials we can verify this information (resume, letters of recommendation, application, transcripts, performance evaluations, etc).
? DIVERSITY (2 copies):
Butte College serves a diverse population. On a separate sheet of paper, address how your skills, experience and education have prepared you to serve and meet the needs of a diverse student/staff population.
? TRANSCRIPTS OF ALL ACADEMIC WORK (2 copies):
You are required to provide transcripts for all coursework and/or degrees listed on the application materials you have submitted. The transcripts must include the date the institution granted the degree. Legible copies of transcripts are acceptable at this point in the process. Official transcripts must be submitted prior to hire.
If you have foreign transcripts please include copies of a U.S. evaluation and translation.
On-line grade reports/transcripts are not acceptable.
Optional Document:
Confidential Equal Opportunity Voluntary Information Sheet
(Attached to the Academic Application)

ABOUT BUTTE COLLEGE
Situated on 928 acres of wildlife refuge nestled within the Sierra Nevada foothills of Northern California, Butte Community College is a fully accredited two year community college and a national leader in sustainability. The college offers associate of arts and associate of science degrees, along with certificates in nursing, fire, law enforcement, building inspection, welding, automotive, business, and accounting, among others.

With over 20,500 students, Butte College faculty and staff are committed to helping students achieve success in all aspects of campus life from academics to extracurricular activities. Graduates leave Butte College ready to advance to the University of California, California State Universities, and other public and private four year institutions. Butte College transfers more students to California State University, Chico than any other community college. The college even has a motor sports program in which students serve as the pit crew for a real racing team--and its chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for two year colleges--is currently ranked sixth in the world.

Butte College is also on the move in improving and documenting student learning and student goal attainment. The Butte-Glenn Community College District intends to lead the state in student outcomes assessment and new accountability systems. We invite you to become part of the Butte College community.

ABOUT THE COMMUNITY:
Butte College is located near Chico and Oroville, in the heart of Northern California, just 1 ½ hours North of Sacramento and three hours Northeast of San Francisco The area is recognized as one of the Top 10 Art Towns in America, and is home to Bidwell Park--one of the largest municipal parks in the nation, and Lake Oroville--the second largest lake in California.

A growing metropolitan community, Chico offers cultural activities: music, art and theater, all in close proximity to the California State University, Chico Campus. Bicycling magazine named Chico as the best town in the U.S. for bicycling. Oroville is the gateway to great Northern California recreational opportunities including: fishing, hunting, boating, cycling, skiing, camping, and more--some of which have been noted nationally. Bassmaster magazine named Lake Oroville as the best bass fishing lake in California. Feather Falls in the outlying area of Oroville is a magnificent 640-foot waterfall, which is the sixth tallest waterfall in the continental United States.

The Butte-Glenn Community College District hires only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. After employment is offered, all new employees shall submit, within three (3) days to the department of Human Resources, required documentation establishing (A) personal identity, and (B) authorization to work in the U.S.

It is the objective of the Butte-Glenn Community College District to achieve a drug-free workplace. Any applicant for employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing civil service and the special trust placed in public servants.

It is the policy of Butte College to provide all persons with an equal employment and educational opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status or disability. Inquiries may be addressed to the Director for Human Resources, Claudia Trujillo at (530) 895-2400.

Application:
Postal Address: Human Resource Office
Butte-Glenn Community College
3536 Butte Campus Drive
Oroville, CA 95965

Phone: (530)895-2400
Fax: (530)895-2836
TDD: (530)895-2817
Online App. Form: http://www.butte.edu/admin/hr/

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