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 in New York City invites applications for adjunct faculty in the Chemistry Department. The position focuses on teaching undergraduate organic chemistry laboratory courses and requires a Ph.D. in organic, inorganic, polymer chemistry, or biochemistry, plus strong organizational and communication skills.

Candidates should be eligible to work in the U.S. with visa sponsorship not available and must be able to teach on campus for the Spring

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in organic, inorganic, polymer chemistry or biochemistry.
• Eligible to work in the U.S. (visa sponsorship not available).
• Strong organizational, written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate laboratory courses in organic chemistry.
• Contribute to on-campus teaching in New York City.
• Possibly develop and assess laboratory experiments and materials.

Skills

Lab instruction

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Education

Ph.D. 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 possessstrong 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.