Adjunct Instructor of Chemistry

Chemistry Instructor Position

The Department of Science and Mathematics at Judson University seeks applications from individuals to teach Introduction to Chemistry Fall 2026. This is a course that will cover inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, and biochemistry in support of our BSN program and general education requirement for a lab science course.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Give lectures and/or active learning work during class times as appropriate to the course goals. The course comes with a laboratory component for which the instructor is responsible.
• Prepare lessons, select homework assignments as necessary, and create tests and quizzes over the appropriate textbook sections.
• Respond to student questions (often via email) and evaluate student work.
• In conjunction with Lab Administrator, maintain laboratory environment, supplies, and equipment. Plan for replacement and updating of equipment on an ongoing basis.

Qualifications:

• Have a minimum of 18 hrs. of graduate level credits in the field of chemistry; or hold an earned master's degree, doctorate preferred, in a field of chemistry.
• Demonstrate an active and growing Christian faith
• Share a commitment to excellence in teaching within a Christ-centered academic community
• Possess collaborative skills to work with colleagues across the Science and Mathematics Department and throughout the university.

Adjunct faculty hold the rank of instructor and are hired on a per-course basis.

Applicants must provide a complete application packet including:

• Cover letter
• Judson Faculty Application, including answers to the three General/Faith Questions
• Curriculum vitae, and
• Unofficial transcripts of both undergraduate and graduate work (official transcripts will be required upon hiring)

Please submit all application materials to: Dr. Jeffrey Henderson, Chair, Department of Science and Mathematics View email address on click.appcast.io. Please submit application documents as PDFs and include the words "CHM Adjunct Position" in the subject line of the email.

Review of applications will begin immediately. The position will remain open until filled. The appointment will begin August 2026.

Judson University is a Christian institution representing the Church at work in higher education. Its campus is located along the picturesque Fox River in the city of Elgin just 36 miles northwest of Chicago, Judson is home to over 1,100 students from 42 states and 28 countries. We offer more than 50 undergraduate majors, minors, and pre-professional programs; seven master's degrees and three doctoral programs.

Judson University has an established policy of equal academic and employment opportunity. This policy is applied to all qualified students, employees, and applicants for admission or employment, in all University programs and activities, without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, or military or veteran status.