Adjunct Instructor - Chemistry Forensic Science (Lecture)

niagara; Town of Lewiston (NY); On-site; USD 15,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Niagara University in Lewiston, NY, invites applications for an adjunct instructor to teach Forensic Science to non-science majors, integrating scientific principles with legal context. The course is designed for students with no prior college-level chemistry experience and emphasizes clear, engaging instruction.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree in a relevant field (PhD preferred) and has college-level teaching experience, with the ability to present material concisely and foster

Qualifications

• Master's degree in forensic science, chemistry, or a related field is required.
• PhD is preferred.
• Ability to plan and present instructional material clearly and concisely; maintain positive relationships with students.

Skills

College-level teaching

Content knowledge in forensic science

Classroom management

Education

Master's degree in forensic science / chemistry / related field

PhD preferred

Job description

Niagara University is a liberal arts university, steeped in the Vincentian and Catholic traditions, with a total enrollment of nearly 4,300 students. Located just a few miles away from one of the world's premier tourism destinations, Niagara Falls, the university occupies a lovely campus overlooking the Niagara River gorge. Its close proximity to major cultural and business centers in Niagara Falls, Buffalo, and Toronto as well as the award-winning Niagara Wine Trail and several nearby cultural destinations make Niagara University an ideal place to work and live. If you'd like to know more, check out all of the NU Facts.

The Department of Chemistry is seeking an adjunct instructor to teach Forensic Science, a course designed for non-science majors with no prior college-level chemistry experience. The course presents scientific and chemical principles within the context of forensic science-the application of science to law.

Qualifications:

• A completed Master's degree in a relevant field (e.g., forensic science, chemistry, or related discipline) is required; a Ph.D. is preferred.
• College-level teaching preferred; strong content knowledge and interest in teaching also considered.
• The successful candidate must be able to plan and present instructional material clearly and concisely, apply professional judgment, and maintain positive, supportive relationships with students.