Adjunct Faculty in Chemistry/Biochemistry

College of the Ozarks; Point Lookout (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

College of the Ozarks seeks a part-time Adjunct Faculty member in Chemistry/Biochemistry for Fall 2026. The candidate will primarily teach undergraduate organic chemistry lectures and laboratories, and mentor students in a Christ-centered learning environment.

Requirements include an MS in chemistry (PhD preferred) and undergraduate teaching experience. The college emphasizes mentorship, service, and integration of science with Christian faith on its rural Missouri campus near Branson.

Qualifications

• MS in chemistry required; PhD preferred.
• Undergraduate teaching experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate organic chemistry lectures.
• Teach organic chemistry laboratories.
• Model and mentor students in a Christ-centered, values-driven environment.

Skills

Teaching experience

Education

MS in Chemistry

PhD preferred

Job description

Adjunct Faculty in Chemistry/Biochemistry

College of the Ozarks seeks applicants for a part-time faculty position in the department of Chemistry/Biochemistry for the fall semester of 2026. Primary responsibility for this position will be teaching undergraduate organic chemistry lectures and laboratories.

Candidates should hold at least an M.S. in chemistry, a Ph.D. is preferred, with undergraduate teaching experience.

Successful candidates must embrace the College’s Christ-centered mission and demonstrate excellence in teaching undergraduate students, a commitment to serving as a mentor and positive role model, and an interest in the relationship of the natural sciences to Christian faith. College of the Ozarks is a small (1,400 students), liberal arts, work-study college with a commitment to evangelical Christian faith and service, located in southwest Missouri near Branson (www.cofo.edu).