Chemistry, Adjunct Faculty

Job Description The University of Saint Joseph invites qualified applicants to serve as part‑time adjunct faculty within the Chemistry Department. The department is actively recruiting several adjuncts for the Spring2025, Summer2025, and Fall2025 semesters for faculty to serve as part‑time adjunct faculty in our undergraduate (in person on the West Hartford, CT campus) and graduate (fully online, remote) programs. We currently have openings for the following courses: CHEM176L (Laboratory); Chemical PrinciplesII Lab for chemistry majors. Start: Jan132025 End May92025; Days: Wed and Thurs. CHEM175L (Laboratory), Chemical PrinciplesI lab for chemistry majors. Start: Aug292025 End: Dec132025 Days: Wed and Thurs. CHEM172 (Lecture), Biochemistry for allied health majors. Start: Jan132025 End: May92025 Days: Mon, Wed and Fri or Tues and Thurs. Graduate Program (online): CHEM535 - Biosynthesis or Nucleotides. Start: Aug29,2025 End: Dec13,2025 CHEM583 - Medicinal Biosynthesis. Start: Jan13,2025 End: May9,2025 CHEM550 – Heterocyclic Chemistry. Start: Aug29,2025: End: Dec13,2025 CHEM551 – Medicinal Chemistry. Start: Jan13,2025 End: May9,2025 CHEM562 – Organic Spectroscopy. Start: Jan13,2025 End: May9,2025 CHEM591 – Special Topics in Chemistry. Start: Aug29,2025 End: Dec13th2025 | CHEM591 is based on the instructor’s area of expertise and is subject to approval with the Department Chair. Information about the graduate courses can be found in the Graduate Student Catalog. The Chemistry Department in the School of Arts, Science, Business and Education offers both B.S. and M.S. degrees in Chemistry and Biochemistry. The undergraduate program serves chemistry and biochemistry majors as well as pre‑health professions majors. The fully online MS Program caters to a variety of students, including secondary educators and chemical professionals. Responsibilities include (but are not limited to): Teach 2‑6 credits designated as contact time with the students. Prepare lectures, projects, homework, assessments, and other student assignments that align with the course syllabus. Grade all student assignments in a timely manner. Provide appropriate feedback to students to promote academic success. Maintain regularly scheduled office hours; Adjunct must be available a minimum of one additional hour per week, either in‑person or virtually, to provide support to students. Attend program/department meetings as requested. Demonstrate knowledge of the current methods and practices for teaching college‑level courses; present qualified and clear instruction related to the course subject. Learn and utilize technology offered at USJ to facilitate teaching. Meet all designated class periods in the semester as dictated by the academic calendar. Submit mid‑semester and final grades to the Registrar’s Office within required time‑frames, leave all course records with the department chairperson upon completion of the course. Provide a supportive atmosphere for student success. Requirements Master’s degree or higher in the scientific discipline of Chemistry or related field when teaching undergraduate courses. Degrees must be from a regionally accredited institution. Prior teaching experience strongly preferred. Commitment to the mission of the University of Saint Joseph Physical ability to perform essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation. Additional Information Teaching assignments are part‑time, on a semester basis only and are dependent on student enrollment and department need. Courses are offered in a variety of formats (as decided upon by the Registrar’s Office) including in‑person, synchronous online, and asynchronous online. Courses are offered at various times, including day, evening, weekdays, and Saturdays. Please indicate in your cover letter your general availability and your experience teaching in various formats. Regular attendance is an essential job function as it demonstrates dependability towards the performance of job duties. Compensation Non‑Terminal Degree & 0‑6 credits experience = $3,000 Terminal Degree & 0‑6 credits experience = $3,200 The University of Saint Joseph believes it must play an active role in creating a community of employees that is diverse, inclusive and equitable. Our work benefits greatly from the contributions of people of color, people from different socioeconomic backgrounds, women, LGBTQ+ people, and individuals with disabilities. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities. The University of Saint Joseph is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr