Adjunct Chemistry Lab Instructor: Gen Chem & Biochem Labs

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

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.