Adjunct Faculty - Chemistry (Multiple positions)

About the role

The Department of Biology and Chemistry at Washington Adventist University is seeking candidates to expand its pool of adjunct faculty teaching day and evening classes.

Responsibilities

• Teach lectures and laboratories for majors and non-majors chemistry courses.
• Teach pertinent course content using lectures, demonstrations, class discussion, and other appropriate modes of educational delivery that promote educational and learning processes.
• Prepare course outline and syllabus, develop course and lesson plans, and engage in the selection of textbook and other teaching aids necessary to the instruction of courses.
• Engage and assist students by providing notes, timely grades, and feedback via a Learning Management System (LMS).
• Supervise and maintain laboratories and equipment.
• Supervise lab safety during laboratory sessions, preparation, and clean-up.

Requirements

• Masters or PhD degree in Biochemistry, Chemistry, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Academic coursework in organic chemistry, biochemistry, or inorganic chemistry is preferred.
• Ability to integrate technology into course delivery.
• Ability to communicate and work with a diverse population of students both in and outside the classroom.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Prior college or university laboratory teaching experience preferred.
• Knowledge of, and commitment to, the university’s philosophy and mission.

Qualifications

Applicants submitting applications are applying for a non-tenure, part-time position but with significant input in course design. This appointment may be renewed upon satisfactory review and need.

Skills

Not specified

Benefits

Not specified

Pay

$3120/4 credit course

Schedule

Part-time, teaching day and evening classes