Part-time Faculty Chemistry & Biochemistry

About the Role

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Northern Kentucky University is seeking to create a database of potential part-time instructors qualified to teach courses in one or more of the following disciplines. While expertise in all areas is welcome, the most common needs are:

• General chemistry sequence (CHE 120, CHE 120L, CHE 121, CHE 121L)
• Physiological chemistry (CHE 115, CHE 115L)
• Organic chemistry laboratory (CHE 310L, CHE 311L)

Responsibilities

• Teach a two or three-contact hour course during scheduled times.
• Create a syllabus with a timeline of classes for students.
• Provide office hours (virtual or face-to-face) to meet with students outside of class.
• Manage course content for students through Canvas.
• Submit mid-term and final grades via the MyNKU online grading system.
• Under the direction of the Academic Department Chair and in consultation with the course coordinator:
  • Develop and manage syllabus materials, including selecting and compiling tests, assignments, and/or online discussion exercises to measure performance relative to standardized learning objectives.
  • Coordinate courseware and curriculum, including reviewing textbook and other courseware changes with the academic department chair and full-time faculty.
  • Facilitate class instruction in accordance with learning objectives and session plan outlines.
  • Administer evaluations of student performance based on course deliverables and rubrics.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Master’s Degree or equivalent in Chemistry or a closely related discipline.

Applicants should submit a cover letter, vitae, and the names of at least three professional references. Application materials will be used to create a database of potential part-time faculty.