Adjunct Professor, Chemistry

About This Role

This adjunct professor position involves teaching a non-majors basic 7-week organic chemistry lab course titled "Chemistry of Our Environment." The role is for an educator who values critical thinking, curiosity, objectivity, and respect for diversity, guiding students to make informed decisions about their careers and the environment.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a commitment to the philosophy and mission of a comprehensive community college
• Work collaboratively with others in a diverse and inclusive environment
• Work collaboratively in a diverse, inclusive and student-centered environment, students of various learning styles, cultures, identities, and life-experiences
• Teach the lab portion of college transfer level courses in Chemistry of Our Environment, CHEM1000
• Demonstrate ability to teach a diverse student body
• Adhere to general lab safety including proper handling and disposal of chemicals and biohazard waste
• Demonstrate lab safety knowledge for a Chemistry Lab
• Use technology to enhance instruction, complete administrative tasks and communicate effectively with the students and the campus community
• Create assessments that evaluate student learning outcomes
• Use a student-focused approach to create meaningful educational experiences

Requirements

• Minimum of a master's degree in chemistry
• Desire and demonstrated ability to work with undergraduate students from diverse cultures, disciplines, and academic backgrounds
• Ability to teach in-person in seven-week formats
• Finalists will be required to provide official college transcript(s)
• Authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S.

Nice to have:

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Evidence of a collaborative approach in working both effectively and professionally with students and colleagues
• Knowledge of learning management software (LMS), such as BlackBoard Ultra, or related programs
• Ability to use common laboratory equipment such as balances, pipettes, and spectroscopy
• PhD in Chemistry
• Experience in teaching Chemistry courses
• Knowledge of a second language

Important Details

• Schedule: Thursdays 9:00am-3:00pm from 10/28/26-12/21/26

About the Company

The Chemistry Department seeks to guide students in the development of an understanding of physical and life science concepts that will enable them to make informed decisions about their career, the environment and other areas of human endeavor as responsible, informed members of the community. Chemistry Department educators enable students to acquire skills and habits of mind that allow for safe, accurate, objective and effective scientific inquiry. The department serves the diverse needs of the community by providing opportunities for every student to acquire a solid academic foundation upon which to become successful in their pursuit of further education, career and a lifetime of learning.