Adjunct Instructor for Chemistry (Organic)

Job Title:                             Adjunct Instructor in Chemistry (Organic)

Classification:                       Professional

Division:                              Academic Affairs

Department:                        Department of Chemistry and Physics

FLSA Status:                       Exempt

Reports to:                          Chair and Professor

JOB SUMMARY:

Conducts University courses for undergraduate students by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teaching duties will include Organic Chemistry I & II and Organic Chemistry labs.
• Prepares labs for students and conducts them.
• Grade lab reports and explain the grades to the students.
• Prepares quizzes, tests, exams and conduct them;
• Other relevant duties can be assigned.

EDUCATION:

• A PH.D. in Organic Chemistry (completed by the time of hire).

EXPERIENCE:

• Previous experience with teaching undergraduate labs and familiarity with non-chemistry major students (Biology, Chemistry, Nursing) are advantages.
• A commitment to teaching excellence at the undergraduate level, effective oral and written communication skills.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be able to work with little or no supervision.
• Must be able to make decisions supporting the department’s mission and goals.
• Must be able to handle multiple tasks and projects and prioritize based on departmental functionality.
• Must have excellent communication skills, oral and written.
• Must have interpersonal skills, and the ability to work within a culturally diverse organization.
• Must have a high level of professional appearance and demeanor.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Moderate lifting up to 20 pounds as frequently as needed to move objects; dexterity to write and manipulate computer keyboard and mouse; ability to hear and speak clearly; and body mobility to stoop, kneel, bend and reach.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is primarily performed in a university campus environment and requires a flexible schedule.  The employee is subject to inside environmental conditions and protection from weather conditions, but not necessarily from temperature changes.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

Applicants must submit the following:

• A letter of application.
• A current curriculum vita.
• Undergraduate and graduate transcripts (unofficial copies will suffice for initial screening).
• A statement of teaching philosophy.
• Three current and relevant letters of recommendation.