Adjunct-Chemistry

The College of St. Scholastica; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 1,000 - 1,400; Part time

Job summary

The College of St. Scholastica invites applications for an adjunct chemistry lab instructor to teach introductory chemistry labs at the Duluth campus.

The lab sections are 2 hours each and are scheduled on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with enrollment-driven variability in volume. The candidate must hold a PhD or Master’s in chemistry or a closely related field, be able to teach in person, and complete a safety training module.

Qualifications

• PhD or Masters degree in chemistry or closely-related field.
• Ability to teach in person on the Duluth campus on Tuesdays and/or Thursdays.
• Knowledge of basic laboratory and chemical safety protocols. (Note: The successful candidate will also be required to complete an online, laboratory safety module.)
• Ability to effectively guide introductory chemistry students through the lab activities within the time allotted each week.

Responsibilities

• Teach introductory chemistry labs including General Chemistry 1 (CHM 1110), General Chemistry 2 (CHM 1120), and/or General, Organic, and Biochemistry for Health Science Majors (CHM 1040).
• Lab sections are 2 hours each and taught on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
• The department’s adjunct teaching needs vary each term based on enrollment – but likely will be between 1-3 lab sections.
• The successful applicant will demonstrate excellence in teaching and participate in curriculum development if desired by full-time faculty.

Skills

Teaching

Laboratory safety

In-person instruction

Education

PhD or Masters in Chemistry

Job description

Rate or rates of pay: $1,020 per credit for undergraduate courses; $1,112 per credit for undergraduate courses after 40 credits are taught within a five-year period; $1,352 per credit for graduate courses. Any future updates to per credit rates of pay will be reflected within the electronic contract.

The College of St. Scholastica invites applications for an adjunct chemistry lab instructor. The department has 8 full-time chemistry and biochemistry faculty as well as additional faculty in math and physics. The department is welcoming of adjunct faculty and happy to have them involved in departmental activities if desired by the adjunct.

The successful applicant will teach introductory chemistry labs including General Chemistry 1 (CHM 1110), General Chemistry 2 (CHM 1120), and/or General, Organic, and Biochemistry for Health Science Majors (CHM 1040). The lab curriculum and assessment structure will be provided, although opportunity exists to engage with full time faculty in curriculum development if there is interest. Lab sections are 2 hours each and taught on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The department’s adjunct teaching needs vary each term based on enrollment – but likely will be between 1-3 lab sections.

The individual hired will be expected to demonstrate excellence in teaching. The department values diversity among its faculty and strongly encourages applications from women and minorities. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Required Qualifications

• PhD or Masters degree in chemistry or a closely-related field.
• Ability to teach in person on the Duluth campus on Tuesdays and/or Thursdays.
• Knowledge of basic laboratory and chemical safety protocols. (Note: The successful candidate will also be required to complete an online, laboratory safety module.)
• Ability to effectively guide introductory chemistry students through the lab activities within the time allotted each week.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching introductory college chemistry courses.
• Experience teaching and/or working in lab settings.