Adjunct Faculty, CHM110L Chemistry II Lab

Chatham University; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Chatham University is seeking an adjunct instructor to teach CHM110L Chemistry II Lab on campus in Pittsburgh, PA. Two sections are available, meeting weekly for three hours each, with responsibilities including supervision, preparation, safety enforcement, grading, and coordination with the lead instructor and department chair.

Minimum qualifications include a Master's degree in chemistry, with PhD preferred and experience in teaching or lab supervision.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in chemistry or a closely related field required.
• PhD in chemistry or a closely related field preferred.
• Experience teaching or supervising chemistry labs.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the weekly laboratory section on campus.
• Prepare students for each experiment and enforce laboratory safety procedures.
• Grade lab reports and submit grades on time.
• Coordinate with the lead lab instructor and the department chair.

Skills

Lab supervision

Student instruction

Laboratory safety

Education

Master's degree in Chemistry

Tools

Workday

Job description

Chatham University welcomes your interest in employment opportunities and encourages you to review open positions. Please note that Chatham does not accept unsolicited applications.Job title: Adjunct Faculty, Chemistry (CHM110L Chemistry II Lab)Worker type / category: Adjunct faculty, part-time, temporaryDepartment: Science (Chemistry)Term: Spring 2027Location: Chatham University, Pittsburgh, PA (on campus, Buhl Hall laboratories)Course and schedule: CHM110L Chemistry II Lab, 1 credit per section. Two sections are available, and an instructor may take one or both:Tuesday, 8:00 to 11:00 AMThursday, 12:45 to 3:45 PMSummary: The Science department is seeking adjunct instructors for sections of the general chemistry laboratory that accompanies CHM108 Chemistry II. Each section meets once a week for three hours.Responsibilities:Supervise and teach the weekly laboratory section on campus.Prepare students for each experiment, enforce laboratory safety procedures and manage chemical handling.Grade lab reports and submit grades on time.Coordinate with the lead lab instructor and the department chair.Minimum qualifications: Master's degree in chemistry or a closely related field, with relevant experience required.Preferred qualifications: PhD in chemistry or a closely related field preferred.To apply: Submit a cover letter, CV and the names of three references through Workday.Chatham University strives to promote a campus environment that understands and embraces multiculturalism while increasing individuals' intercultural competence. We actively work to build and sustain a diverse and culturally vibrant campus, which promotes employee and student success and retention.Chatham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity. Chatham University does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, age, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital or family status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.