Adjunct Faculty - Chemistry Spring 2027

The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art; New York (NY); On-site; USD 127,000 - 181,000; Part time

Job summary

The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art invites applications for adjunct faculty to lead undergraduate organic chemistry laboratory courses in New York City. Candidates should hold a Ph.D.

in organic, inorganic, polymer chemistry or biochemistry and demonstrate strong organizational and communication skills. Teaching experience at the college level and recent bench work in synthetic chemistry are highly encouraged.

Qualifications

• PhD required in organic, inorganic, polymer chemistry or biochemistry.
• Eligible to work in the U.S.—visa sponsorship not available.
• Ability to teach and supervise undergraduate organic chemistry labs on campus.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate laboratory courses in organic chemistry.
• Plan and execute laboratory sessions, assess student work, and provide feedback.
• Collaborate with department to support student learning and safety in the lab.

Skills

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teaching experience

Education

PhD in organic, inorganic, polymer chemistry or biochemistry

Job description

The Department of Chemistry at the Cooper Union is searching for adjunct faculty members who have an interest and requisite expertise in teaching undergraduate laboratory courses in organic chemistry.The candidate should hold a Ph.D. in organic, inorganic, or polymer chemistry or biochemistry, and possess strong organizational ability as well as strong written and verbal communication skills. Candidates with recent teaching experience in organic chemistry at the college/university level, or with recent bench experience with synthetic chemistry in an industry setting, are especially encouraged to apply.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S. - visa sponsorship is not available for this position. All candidates must be able to be on campus in New York City for in-person teaching.

Positions are available for the Spring 2027 semester.

Hourly rates start at $111.89

This is a unionized position.

The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Founded by inventor, industrialist and philanthropist Peter Cooper in 1859, The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art offers education in art, architecture and engineering, as well as courses in the humanities and social sciences.

From its beginnings, Cooper Union was a unique institution, dedicated to founder Peter Cooper's proposition that education is the key not only to personal prosperity but to civic virtue and harmony .