Adjunct Instructor - Physical Chemistry Laboratory

niagara; Town of Lewiston (NY); On-site; USD 3,000 - 5,000; Part time

Job summary

Niagara University in Lewiston, NY seeks an adjunct faculty member to teach a laboratory section of Physical Chemistry for Biochemistry and Chemistry majors. The instructor will oversee lab sessions, mentor students in experimental methods and data analysis, and ensure safety and waste management practices.

Requirements include a Master’s degree in chemistry or a closely related field; PhD preferred. College-level teaching experience and a strong commitment to quality undergraduate laboratory

Qualifications

• Master's degree in chemistry or closely related field is required.
• College-level teaching preferred; strong content knowledge and interest in teaching also considered.
• Strong commitment to high-quality undergraduate laboratory instruction and safety/waste management practices essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee lab sessions for Physical Chemistry lab.
• Mentor students in experimental methods and data analysis.
• Maintain safety and compliance standards in the lab.

Skills

Chemistry

Teaching

Laboratory supervision

Education

Master's degree in Chemistry

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.

We are seeking a adjunct faculty position is available to teach a laboratory section of Physical Chemistry for Biochemistry and Chemistry majors. Students in this course are also enrolled in a lecture course in physical chemistry. The laboratory supports and enhances lecture content through structured, hands-on experimentation.

All experiments have been developed and organized in advance. Instructors will be responsible for overseeing the lab sessions, mentoring students in experimental methods and data analysis, and maintaining safety and compliance standards.

Qualifications:

• A completed Master's degree in chemistry or a closely related field is required; a Ph.D. is preferred.
• College-level teaching preferred; strong content knowledge and interest in teaching also considered.
• A strong commitment to high-quality undergraduate laboratory instruction and full compliance with safety and waste management practices is essential.