Adjunct, Chemistry and Biochemistry (Lancaster)

Saint Joseph's University; Lancaster (CA); Sur place; USD 12 000 - 18 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Saint Joseph’s University invites applications for an adjunct position in Chemistry and Biochemistry at the Lancaster Campus. The role involves teaching General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, or Biochemistry to undergraduate students, in lecture and/or lab settings.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree (Ph.D. preferred) and demonstrates commitment to undergraduate teaching, with preparedness to work on a semester-by-semester basis under non-tenure track terms.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required.

Responsabilités

• Provide support and guidance to students.
• Instruct an assigned course providing syllabi and other instructional materials.
• Use of university learning management systems to deliver instruction.
• Prepare and deliver course materials (lectures, labs, assignments, assessments) in alignment with departmental learning goals.
• Maintain course records, grade assignments, and submit final grades in a timely manner.
• Provide students with regular feedback on performance and be available during office hours or by appointment.
• Adhere to departmental and university policies and deadlines.
• Coordinate with course coordinators and laboratory staff as needed

Connaissances

Teaching experience

Undergraduate instruction

Course coordination

Lancaster Campus knowledge

Formation

Master’s degree

Ph.D. in Chemistry/Biochemistry

Description du poste

Position Title:

Adjunct, Chemistry and Biochemistry (Lancaster)

Time Type:

Part time

Position Summary and Qualifications:

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at SJU is seeking qualified adjunct faculty to teach undergraduate lecture and/or laboratory sections in General Chemistry or Organic Chemistry or Biochemistry for allied health professionals (e.g.nursing students). The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching excellence at the undergraduate level and possess relevant teaching or professional experience in chemistry, biochemistry, or a closely related field.

Saint Joseph’s University (SJU) offers a wide variety of bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, associate and certificate programs. With a commitment to personalized attention through a low faculty to student ratio, SJU may call on the expertise of adjunct instructors to complement the work of full-time faculty across all of its colleges and schools.

SJU appoints part-time, non-tenure track adjunct instructors on a semester-to-semester basis with no guarantee of consecutive appointments. Re-appointment is based on university need, student enrollment, and satisfactory performance. Applicants for these positions are screened on an as-needed basis throughout the academic year. Teaching responsibilities are assigned by the department chair. Compensation for adjunct instructors is commensurate with educational credentials, professional, experience and instructional background. Adjunct instructors are bound to the terms and conditions of employment at Saint Joseph’s University, including but not limited to the Faculty Handbook. More information about SJU’s academic programs is available online at: www.sju.edu/degree-programs.

Adjunct teaching one or more sections of a one semester General, Organic, and Biochemistry (GOB) lecture and/or lab at SJU’s Lancaster Campus within the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide support and guidance to students

• Instruct an assigned course providing syllabi and other instructional materials

• Use of university learning management systems to deliver instruction

• Prepare and deliver course materials (lectures, labs, assignments, assessments) in alignment with departmental learning goals.

• Maintain course records, grade assignments, and submit final grades in a timely manner.

• Provide students with regular feedback on performance and be available during office hours or by appointment.

• Adhere to departmental and university policies and deadlines.

• Coordinate with course coordinators and laboratory staff as needed

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree required.

Preferred

• The preferred candidate will have a Ph.D. in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related field, Previous teaching experience at the college level, especially in General or Organic Chemistry and Familiarity with laboratory safety practices and instructional technology, such as learning management systems (e.g., Canvas, Blackboard).

Physical and Other Requirements

• May require standing for long periods of time

• May require talking for long periods of time

• May require carrying course materials

Modality:

• In-person only

Pay Transparency:

Adjunct compensation is determined by education and relevant work experience. Learn more about the adjunct pay structure and the University’s approach to pay and benefits transparency.

Notice to Out of State Applicants:

Saint Joseph’s University may only consider applicants from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York (not including New York City zip codes), and Delaware (Delaware residents must regularly be present for over 50% of work time on an SJU campus). If an employee must relocate to meet these conditions, financial assistance may be available but is not guaranteed.

Saint Joseph’s University is a private, Catholic, Jesuit institution and we expect members of our community to be knowledgeable about – and to make a positive contribution to – our mission. Saint Joseph’s University is an equal opportunity employer that seeks to recruit, develop and retain a talented and diverse workforce. The University is committed to the diversity of its faculty and staff so that our students, our disciplines and our community as a whole can benefit from the multiple perspectives it offers. The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. EOE

Saint Joseph’s University prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in its programs and activities, including admission and employment, in accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. The Title IX Coordinator is responsible for overseeing compliance with Title IX and other civil rights laws and regulations. To contact the Title IX Coordinator, e‑mail [e-mail], visit Campion Student Center suite 243, or call 610-660-1145. To learn more about the University’s Title IX policies, the process for filing a report or formal complaint of sex discrimination, sexual harassment, or other form of sexual misconduct, and the University’s response to reports and/or formal complaints, please visit www.sju.edu/titleix. Inquiries may also be directed to the Federal agency responsible for enforcing Title IX, the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Applicant Information & Disclosures

Please review this article of important information pertaining (but not limited) to: Background checks, the Form I-9, Equal Opportunity Employment (EOE), and Title IX.

Pay Transparency & Benefits Overview

Read more about the university’s approach to pay and benefits transparency.