Adjunct Faculty, CHM110L Chemistry II Lab

CP01 Chatham University; United States; On-site; USD 8,000 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

Chatham University in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking adjunct instructors for CHM110L Chemistry II Lab. Two sections are available (Tue 8:00–11:00, Thu 12:45–3:45).

The position is part-time and temporary for Spring 2027, on campus in Buhl Hall laboratories. Responsibilities include supervising the weekly lab, preparing students for experiments, enforcing safety, grading lab reports, and coordinating with the lead instructor and department chair.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in chemistry or a closely related field with relevant experience.
• PhD in chemistry or a closely related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and teach 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.
• Manage chemical handling.

Skills

Student supervision

Lab safety

Lesson planning

Grading lab reports

Education

Master's degree in Chemistry

PhD in Chemistry (preferred)

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, temporary

Department: Science (Chemistry)

Term: Spring 2027

Location: 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 AM Thursday, 12:45 to 3:45 PM

Summary

Summary: 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

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

Minimum qualifications: Master's degree in chemistry or a closely related field, with relevant experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred qualifications: PhD in chemistry or a closely related field preferred.

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