Adjunct - Chemistry Lectures & Labs

Primary Responsibilities

• Teach designated courses and must be committed to program development and monitoring course content, course implementation, and clinical experiences.
• Maintains appropriate office hours (1 additional hour per course per week) to assist students with coursework.
• Prepare and deliver engaging, student-centered instruction (in-person, hybrid, or online as assigned).

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree with a minimum of 18 graduate credits in area of teaching.
• Familiarity with NMR uses and applications.
• Demonstrated expertise or professional experience in the subject area.
• Strong communication and instructional skills.
• Commitment to inclusive excellence and student success.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior college-level teaching experience.
• Experience with learning management systems and online teaching platforms.
• Experience working with diverse and first-generation student populations.

Why Teach at Marymount?

• Mission-driven institution committed to personal attention and student engagement.
• Small class sizes that support meaningful interaction.
• Access to academic resources and faculty support.
• Opportunity to teach in a region rich with professional, governmental, and nonprofit organizations.
• Flexible scheduling for working professionals.
• Some adjunct positions may be fully remote and asynchronous.

Application Process

• To support a thorough evaluation of your qualifications and potential contributions as a faculty member, please upload the following required materials:
  • Resume or curriculum vitae.
  • Letter of application/cover letter.
  • Teaching philosophy (2 pages max). Please detail your interest and prior experience with teaching diverse adult learners. Describe three values that guide your teaching practices, focusing on engagement with diverse students and how you will foster an inclusive classroom environment that removes barriers and promotes equitable access and advancement. Include examples from past experiences teaching and/or mentoring students.
  • Unofficial copies of graduate transcripts.
  • A list of three professional references and their contact information.
  • Links to 2 representative audio and/or video recordings. Digital media, such as streaming video, is preferred.

Important Note

• Please ensure you have uploaded all required documents into the "Resume/Cover letter" section of the application. A maximum of 5 files can be uploaded, so you will need to combine some documents or combine them all into one pdf file.

Due Date

• Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, depending on departmental needs.

Compensation/Benefits

• Adjuncts receive remuneration on a semester basis, and may range from $1,200 per credit hour.
• They may make their own contribution to a 403b retirement plan.

Equal Opportunity Employer

• Marymount University is an equal opportunity employer.
• The university also expressly prohibits any form of sex discrimination and sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, dating and domestic violence, rape, sexual assault, sexual exploitation and stalking in any of its programs or activities, including employment and admission.

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