Adjunct Instructor of Chemistry

JUDSON UNIVERSITY; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 22,320 - 44,640; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Per-course basis

Job summary

Judson University in Elgin, Illinois seeks an adjunct instructor to teach Introduction to Chemistry for Fall 2026, covering inorganic, organic, and biochemistry in support of the BSN program and general education requirements. The instructor will lecture or employ active learning, oversee the laboratory component, prepare assessments, and respond to student questions.

Candidates should have 18 graduate credit hours in chemistry or a master's degree, with a Christian faith and collaborative

Qualifications

• Minimum of 18 graduate hours in chemistry or a master's degree in chemistry.
• Active and growing Christian faith.
• Commitment to excellence in teaching within a Christ-centered academic community.
• Collaborative skills to work with colleagues across the department and university.

Responsibilities

• Give lectures and/or active learning in class; teach the laboratory component.
• Prepare lessons, assign homework, and create tests and quizzes.
• Respond to student questions and evaluate student work.
• Maintain laboratory environment, supplies, and equipment with Lab Administrator.

Skills

Teaching

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Master's degree in chemistry

18 graduate credit hours in chemistry

Doctorate in chemistry

Job description

The Department of Science and Mathematics at Judson University seeks applications from individuals to teach Introduction to Chemistry Fall 2026. This is a course that will cover inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, and biochemistry in support of our BSN program and general education requirement for a lab science course.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Give lectures and/or active learning work during class times as appropriate to the course goals. The course comes with a laboratory component for which the instructor is responsible.
• Prepare lessons, select homework assignments as necessary, and create tests and quizzes over the appropriate textbook sections.
• Respond to student questions (often via email) and evaluate student work.
• In conjunction with Lab Administrator, maintain laboratory environment, supplies, and equipment. Plan for replacement and updating of equipment on an ongoing basis.

Qualifications:

• Have a minimum of 18 hrs. of graduate level credits in the field of chemistry; or hold an earned master’s degree, doctorate preferred, in a field of chemistry.
• Demonstrate an active and growing Christian faith
• Share a commitment to excellence in teaching within a Christ-centered academic community
• Possess collaborative skills to work with colleagues across the Science and Mathematics Department and throughout the university.

Salary/Benefits:

Adjunct faculty hold the rank of instructor and are hired on a per-course basis.

Contact Information:

Applicants must provide a complete application packet including:

• Unofficial transcripts of both undergraduate and graduate work (official transcripts will be required upon hiring) and

Please submit all application materials to: Dr. Jeffrey Henderson, Chair, Department of Science and Mathematics [e-mail] . Please submit application documents as PDFs and include the words “CHM Adjunct Position” in the subject line of the email.

Timeline:

Review of applications will begin immediately. The position will remain open until filled. The appointment will begin August 2026.

About Judson University:

Judson University is a Christian institution representing the Church at work in higher education. Its campus is located along the picturesque Fox River in the city of Elgin just 36 miles northwest of Chicago, Judson is home to over 1,100 students from 42 states and 28 countries. We offer more than 50 undergraduate majors, minors, and pre-professional programs; seven master’s degrees and three doctoral programs.

Judson University has an established policy of equal academic and employment opportunity. This policy is applied to all qualified students, employees, and applicants for admission or employment, in all University programs and activities, without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, or military or veteran status.