Adjunct Faculty, Chemistry

About the position

SUNY Plattsburgh is seeking adjunct laboratory instructors to teach organic chemistry laboratories in the afternoon and evenings during the fall and spring semesters. Successful candidates will be committed to excellence in teaching in an institution dedicated primarily to undergraduate education. They will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of and sensitivity to diversity and gender issues.

Responsibilities

Successful candidates will be committed to excellence in teaching in an institution dedicated primarily to undergraduate education. They will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of and sensitivity to diversity and gender issues, as SUNY Plattsburgh is committed to ensuring that its graduates are educated to succeed in an increasingly complex, multicultural, and interdependent world.

Requirements

• Degree in chemistry, chemical engineering or biochemistry with experience in handling common organic glassware, solvents, concentrated acids/bases and waste disposal OR applicable degree and appropriate experience
• Master’s degree (preferred)

Qualifications

Some Adjunct Instructors assigned to laboratories, theaters, or studios (art, theater, science) must participate in mandatory safety training before they can begin work. Training sessions are provided by the College during the first week of each semester.

Benefits

No additional compensation is provided for attendance at the mandatory safety training sessions.

Pay

Salary (Applicant View)

About Our University

The College’s 256-acre campus sits on the edge of the city’s downtown area. Plattsburgh is home to a variety of arts and cultural venues, including the nearly 100-year-old Strand Theatre. Our active waterfront location features a small town feel combined with the advantages and opportunities of a larger urban center. The Plattsburgh area offers excellent schools, a vast health network and elder care services, along with wide retail offerings. It is an emerging home to microbreweries, wineries, community supported agriculture and more. The campus is within easy traveling distance to Montreal, Quebec; Lake Placid, N.Y.; and Burlington, V.T.

Closing Date

Closing Date

To receive full consideration, supply all requested documents by:

Special Instructions to Applicants

Fall 2019 posting: Transcript showing courses in the organic chemistry area required for consideration.

EEO Statement

SUNY Plattsburgh is an equal opportunity employer, committed to excellence through diversity. As an equal opportunity employer and a government contractor subject to VEVRAA, SUNY Plattsburgh complies with hiring regulations regarding sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, age and veteran status.