Adjunct Faculty - Chemistry & Physics

Cedar Crest; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Cedar Crest College invites applications for adjunct faculty to teach Introductory Chemistry laboratory and Physics courses on campus. Instructors will guide experiments, assess student work, and contribute to a positive learning environment.

Candidates should hold a Master’s degree in chemistry or a closely related field, with undergraduate teaching experience preferred, and be proficient with Canvas for course management.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in chemistry, or a closely related field; undergraduate teaching experience strongly preferred.
• Experience teaching at the undergraduate college level is strongly preferred.
• Competency in using Canvas as a learning management system to guide experiments safely in the chemistry laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Teach Introductory Chemistry laboratory.
• Teach Physics courses on campus.
• Engage students, inspire curiosity, and support persistence in learning.

Skills

Undergraduate teaching

Laboratory safety

Education

Master's degree in chemistry or closely related field

Tools

Canvas LMS

Job description

Adjunct Faculty - Chemistry & Physics# Adjunct Faculty - Chemistry & Physics## DescriptionThe Department of Chemical, Physical, & Forensic Sciences at Cedar Crest College is seeking adjunct faculty to teach Introductory Chemistry laboratory and Physics courses (all taught on campus, in person).We seek to recruit faculty prepared to teach our students, engage their curiosity, and inspire their persistence.## QualificationsAdjunct faculty should have a minimum of a Master’s Degree in chemistry, or closely related field, and experience teaching at the undergraduate college level is strongly preferred. Applicants will be expected to demonstrate competency in using Canvas as a learning management system and guide students to complete experiments safely in the chemistry laboratory setting.**Application Instructions**Please submit a letter of interest (cover letter), CV, a statement of teaching philosophy, and three letters of reference. Jeanne Clery Act & Campus Safety Disclosure**Jeanne Clery Act & Campus Safety Disclosure**In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) and federal law, Cedar Crest College is committed to providing a safe learning environment.Our **Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (ASR)** includes statistics for the previous three calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus, in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the College, and on public property within or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. The report also contains institutional policies concerning campus security, institutional disciplinary procedures, emergency notifications, and other personal safety matters.* View the Digital Report: You can read or download the complete 2026 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (PDF) on the Campus Police website: https://www.cedarcrest.edu/annualsecurityreport* Request a Printed Copy: Copies of the report may also be obtained at Campus Police located in the Safety & Facilities Building or by calling 610-437-4471 (Option: 0) off campus or ext. “0” on campus.