Adjunct Faculty in Chemistry

About the role

The adjunct instructor of chemistry will teach daytime and/or evening sections of the lecture and/or laboratory for 100-level chemistry courses. Potential courses include:

• General Chemistry I (CHM 134 and 135) – topics include stoichiometry, atomic structure, chemical bonding, properties and reactions of inorganic compounds, introductory thermodynamics, acids and bases, and oxidation-reduction reactions.
• Principles of General and Organic Chemistry (CHM 122 and 123) – serves students seeking careers in health-related fields (e.g., nursing).

All 100-level courses generally have enrollments under 30 students per section and are coordinated by a full-time faculty member who oversees syllabi and schedules.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate in-class instruction and grading for chemistry laboratory and/or lecture courses.
• Work collaboratively with a team of professors who also teach these courses.
• Effectively communicate with students and colleagues.
• Maintain a culture of safety aligned with the department’s mission.
• Utilize the learning management system to share course information, including grades, with students.
• Communicate grades to the full-time faculty member coordinating the course.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biochemistry, or a related field is required.
• Preference will be given to applicants with previous teaching experience and/or higher degrees.

Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Strong organizational skills, particularly for laboratory work.
• Excellent management and interpersonal skills.