Adjunct Faculty - Chemistry

Adjunct Faculty Positions in Chemistry

William Paterson University invites applications for the two positions of Adjunct Faculty in the area of Organic Chemistry and Physical Chemistry in the Department of Chemistry of the College of Science and Health.

Undergraduate courses in this department are taught in person. Those generally taught by Adjunct faculty include, but are not limited to:

• Organic Chemistry Lectures and Labs
• Chemistry for Health Sciences
• Biomaterials Chemistry
• Materials Chemistry

• Physical Chemistry Lectures and Labs
• General Chemistry
• Theoretical and Computational Materials Chemistry

Department Overview:

The Department of Chemistry provides the opportunity for degrees at the BS and MS level. Our programs are approved by American Chemical Society. The Chemistry Department prepares students for challenging careers in a wide variety of science, technology, and related fields. Most WP chemistry students are employed or accepted into a graduate program within three months of completion of their degree. Our programs of study enable students to develop strong communication and technology skills in a highly collaborative learning environment.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Using the course outline as a guide, develop relevant syllabi in order to deploy course content, objectives, and methods of student assessment for up to six (6) credits per semester in an undergraduate course (see course listing above).
• Contribute to student success by providing consistent and effective support and guidance through role modeling and mentoring and being available to the students for their questions and needs.
• Teach in person and/or online depending upon course schedules and department needs.

Required Qualifications for Undergraduate courses:

• A Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry or closely related field is required. A strong commitment to hands on laboratory teaching involving undergraduates is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Postdoctoral Experience is a plus

Personal Attributes and Traits:

• Demonstrated commitment to engage in continuous professional development activities.
• Demonstrated commitment to content, teaching excellence, assessment strategies, and positive outcomes.
• Capable of exhibiting patience and resourcefulness in managing student challenges.
• Ability to effectively address competing wants and needs by developing and sustaining robust working relationships in a diverse environment.
• Demonstrated ability to set and work toward common goals in a collaborative environment.

ADJUNCTS PER CREDIT RATE:

New employees - $2100/CREDIT

Employees who have worked for 13+ semesters at WP - $2175/CREDIT

This position may be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, which includes health and dental insurance and retirement plans. To learn more, please visit:

Invitation to apply:

Interested candidates will be prompted to complete an application and submit a cover letter and resume/cv.

Submission of all documents listed is required for consideration and should be uploaded when prompted to upload your resume.

General questions related to this application process, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io. Please include with your inquiry the Job Requisition number beginning with R as well as the job title and department.

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