Adjunct Lecturer - General and Organic Chemistry

Position Overview

The Department of Physical Sciences at Benedictine University seeks qualified adjunct faculty to teach undergraduate chemistry courses in lecture and laboratory formats. Courses cover multiple sub-disciplines and can be delivered on-campus or online.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of an MS in Chemistry or related field (Ph.D. preferred)
• At least 2 years of teaching experience

Application Instructions

• A Cover Letter addressing your qualifications
• A Curriculum Vitae (CV) including three professional references

Physical Requirements

• Regular talking and hearing
• Frequent standing, walking, and manual handling tasks
• Use of computer screens, phones, and customer-service interactions
• May require bending or extended periods of sitting
• Vision requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and focus adjustment

Training Requirements

• Employees must complete all University-required and OSHA-mandated training, delivered online or in person.

Compensation & Benefits

• Rate Colleges & Universities: $1,400 per contact hour (with a terminal degree), $1,200 per contact hour (without a terminal degree)
• Compensation is per contact hour and may vary based on class size.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): In accordance with state laws (IL Paid Leave Act, AZ Earned Paid Sick Time).
• Retirement Plans: Supplemental retirement savings.
• Mental Health Support: Access to counseling and wellness resources.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential support for personal and work-related issues.

Equal Employment Opportunity

• Benedictine University does not discriminate based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, military or veteran status, marital status, citizenship, or any protected characteristic.