Adjunct Instructor for Chemistry

Mount Saint Mary College; City of Newburgh (NY); On-site; USD 27,788 - 38,502; Part time

Job summary

Mount Saint Mary College in Newburgh, NY seeks an Adjunct Instructor for Chemistry to teach Nursing Chemistry Fundamentals starting Fall 2026. This role involves providing support, instruction, and feedback while maintaining course records.

The position requires a graduate degree in Chemistry and strong communication skills. The compensation range is $2490–3450, depending on qualification and courses taught.

Qualifications

• Must have a graduate degree in Chemistry or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience within the field of Chemistry.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and guidance to students.
• Instruct an assigned course with appropriate materials.
• Use College learning management systems to deliver instruction.
• Prepare and deliver course materials aligned with departmental goals.
• Maintain course records and grade assignments.
• Provide regular feedback to students and be available for help.
• Adhere to departmental and college policies.
• Coordinate with course coordinators and laboratory staff.

Skills

Computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite)

Oral and written communication

Classroom management

Leadership in laboratory settings

Education

Graduate degree in Chemistry or related field

Job description

Job Title: Adjunct Instructor for Chemistry

Reports To: Chair, Natural Science

Status: Contract, Part-Time

The Division of Natural Sciences at Mount Saint Mary College (Newburgh, NY) seeks qualified individuals to teach one or more sections of Nursing Chemistry Fundamentals, beginning Fall 2026, but also with the possibility of an ongoing basis. This course introduces nursing students to the basic concepts of general, organic, and biochemistry specifically as they apply to the life sciences. The 3-hour laboratory scheduled for the course will include one hour of recitation, which incorporates problem solving and the quantitative aspects of chemical behavior, along with 2 hours of hands-on laboratory work. Previously-developed materials are available for use. This course is offered during the traditional 15-week semester schedule, from late-August through mid-December.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide support and guidance to students
• Instruct an assigned course, providing syllabi and other instructional materials
• Use College learning management systems to deliver instruction
• Prepare and deliver course materials (lectures, labs, assignments, assessments) in alignment with departmental learning goals.
• Maintain course records, grade assignments, and submit final grades in a timely manner.
• Provide students with regular feedback on performance and be available during office hours or by appointment.
• Adhere to departmental and college policies and deadlines.
• Coordinate with course coordinators and laboratory staff as needed

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must have computer skills to include knowledgeable use of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Show proficiency in oral and written communications with the ability to generate high-quality classroom materials.
• Demonstrate the ability to clearly and engagingly present information, lead class activities, and facilitate student learning.
• Have leadership abilities to guide students in hands‑on, design, or technology management in the laboratory setting.
• Demonstrate commitment to student success and academic excellence.

Requirements

• A graduate degree in Chemistry or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience within the field of Chemistry.

Physical and Other Requirements

• May require standing for long periods of time
• May require talking for long periods of time
• May require carrying course materials

Modality

• In-person only

Compensation

$2490–3450, depending on degree and lecture/lab taught

Equal Opportunity Statement

Mount Saint Mary College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer with a strong commitment to diversifying its faculty and staff. Mount Saint Mary College does not discriminate in its employment, operations, programs, and services on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.