Part-Time Secondary Instructors, Dept. Chemistry and Forensic Science

Title: Part-Time Secondary Instructors, Dept. Chemistry and Forensic Science Position Type: Part-Time Faculty Search Type: External - minimum 7 days Department: 21R000 - Science, Tech, Engineering & Math Division: 2R0000 - Academic Affairs Position Location: Richmond Campus Driver Classification: Non-Driver FLSA: Exempt Schedule Type: Part Time, No Benefits (less than 20 hrs per week) Additional Schedule Details: Appointments will begin this Fall 2026 semester, with options to renew on a semester-to-semester basis. Posted Salary Grade: Part Time Faculty/Students - 01 Retirement: None Contact Person: Rachel Velez Job Summary/Basic Functions The Department of Chemistry and Forensic Science at EKU is seeking Part-Time Secondary Instructors to work with program faculty, assisting in teaching undergraduate lectures and laboratories. Appointments will begin this Fall 2026 semester, with options to renew on a semester-to-semester basis, as available. Course load may be up to 9 credit hours per semester, depending on need. Courses may include, but are not limited to: Introductory Chemistry, General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Analytic Chemistry, and associated labs. Candidates must have a minimum of a bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a related discipline, or hold a bachelor's degree and at least 18 graduate credit hours in Chemistry or a related discipline. Degree(s) must be from a regionally (SACS, Middle States, North Central, etc.) accredited or internationally recognized institution. Candidates will submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, unofficial transcripts for undergraduate and graduate programs, and contact information for at least 3 professional references. Review of applications will begin immediately. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at the time of application. Official transcripts are required at the time of the position offer and as a condition of employment. Applicants will be screened and contacted as departmental needs for part-time faculty arise. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. Minimum Qualifications Education: Candidates must have a minimum of a bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a related discipline, or hold a bachelor's degree and at least 18 graduate credit hours in Chemistry or a related discipline. Degree(s) must be from a regionally (SACS, Middle States, North Central, etc.) accredited or internationally recognized institution. Job Duties 100% - Teach courses as assigned at the times and in the locations necessary to meet the needs of EKU students - (Essential) Sponsorship: Position is not eligible for visa sponsorship Funding Source: Institutional Open Until Filled: No Special Instructions Cover Letter Vitae Copies of unofficial transcripts Contact Information for 3 Professional References EEO Statement Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice. Background Check Statement Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check. #J-18808-Ljbffr EKU Careers