Full Time Lecturer (Chemistry)

Full Time Lecturer (Chemistry) – Lincoln Center campus

Rose Hill Campus, as necessary

Fordham School of Continuing & Professional Studies

• Fordham University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to its employees, which includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. We offer tuition remission for employees and their dependents  A generous immediate employer match towards a 403(b) retirement plan. As a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC), Fordham is considered a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, a federal program designed to forgive student loan debt for employees of certain public and certain nonprofit employers. University employees have access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). EAP provides no-cost, professional, and confidential services, to help employees and family members address a variety of personal, family, life, and work-related issues.

LECTURER (Chemistry).  The Fordham School of Professional & Continuing Studies invites applicants for a full time, non-tenure track Lecturer position to teach in the Department of Natural Sciences at Fordham University (Lincoln Center campus).  The successful candidate will be an effective and enthusiastic teacher with a commitment to supporting a diverse population of post-baccalareate/pre-health and adult undergraduate students. 

Responsibilities:

Teaching responsibilities include General Chemistry I and II, Organic Chemistry I and II with the possibility of teaching core physical science and chemistry labs.  The course load requirements are four courses per semester.  Courses for this position are targeted to the Postbaccalaureate program and include Post baccalaureate/Pre-Health adult students.  Courses are held in the evenings, and some courses may be held on the weekends and at our Rose Hill campus in the Bronx. 

Required Qualifications:

Ph.D (or ABD) in Chemistry or a related physical science or a masters in Chemical Engineering

Demonstrated interest, experience, and potential for excellence in teaching general or organic chemistry at the undergraduate level

Demonstrated ability to apply a culturally responsive and flexible approach that is supportive to the diverse needs of PCS students, faculty, and staff.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience teaching both General Chemistry and Organic Chemistry.

The salary range for this position is $66,560-$71,760, depending on the rank of initial hire, as outlined in the Collective Bargaining Agreement.  This position provides health benefits.

Instructions to Candidates:

Applications should include 1) a cover letter, 2) a statement of personal teaching experience/philosophy, 3) a curriculum vitae, 4) four of your most recent teaching evaluations (if applicable), and 5) three references.  

Please submit your application to:  Dr. Martin DiGrandi via email at mdigrandi@fordham.edu.  And use “Fordham PCS position” in the subject line. 

Review of applications will begin April 17, 2023.

Fordham is an independent, Catholic university in the Jesuit tradition that welcomes applications from men and women of all backgrounds. Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.

At Fordham, we firmly believe that cultural and intellectual diversity are central to the excellence of our academic programs and our institutional vitality. The School of Professional and Continuing Studies at Fordham University embraces the Jesuit tradition, in which high quality education is viewed not only as a path to leadership and service, but also as a call to individual excellence. In our community, students learn each subject’s implications for what it means to be a contributing member of our society and what we may extend to the future well-being of the world.

As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Women, people of color, veterans, and people with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply.