Adjunct, Organic Chemistry

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Newport (RI); On-site; USD 4,000 - 5,000; Part time

Job summary

Salve Regina University in Newport, RI seeks a part-time adjunct to teach Organic Chemistry I for Fall 2026. The successful candidate will deliver lectures, lead laboratory sessions, and assess student learning in a supportive Catholic university setting.

Required is a Master's Degree in Chemistry; Ph.D. preferred. Prior teaching experience in organic chemistry is desirable, with the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly and foster student engagement in a small-class environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in chemistry is required.
• Ph.D. in chemistry is preferred.
• Experience teaching organic chemistry is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Teach Organic Chemistry I to undergraduates.
• Develop and deliver lectures and lab sessions.
• Assess student performance and provide feedback.
• Maintain established course objectives and standards.

Skills

Teaching

Communication

Education

Master's Degree in Chemistry

Ph.D. in Chemistry

Job description

About Salve Regina University:

Salve Regina University, ranked as one of the most transformativecolleges in the United States by Money Magazine, is a comprehensiveCatholic University located in the scenic coastal community ofNewport, Rhode Island. The University's commitment to academicsuccess and personal discovery extends beyond its historic campusinto a dynamic world where the application of higher thinking andskill are most valued. Salve Regina offers bachelor's and master'sdegree programs, graduate certificates, and doctoral programs inhumanities, international relations and nursing. Enrollmentincludes more than 2,600 undergraduate and graduate students fromacross the U.S. and around the world.

Job Description:

The Department of Chemistry at Salve Regina University invitesapplications for part-time adjunct faculty positions for the Fall2026 semester. We seek qualified candidates to teach OrganicChemistry I.

Course Expectations

The successful candidate will be prepared to teach:

• Structure and Bonding
• Acids and Bases; Functional Groups
• Nomenclature
• Physical properties of organic molecules
• Structure and Stereochemistry of Alkanes
• The study of Chemical Reactions
• Stereochemistry
• Alkyl Halides: Nucleophilic Substitution
• Structure and Synthesis of Alkenes: Elimination
• Reactions of Alkenes

Requirements:

Required :

• Master's Degree in Chemistry

Preferred :

• Ph.D. in Chemistry

Additional Information:

Salve Regina University strives to provide equal opportunity inemployment and education to all employees, students and applicants.No employee, student or applicant shall be discriminated against orharassed on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin,sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion,disability, age, marital or parental status, military or veteranstatus, genetic information or any other basis protected byapplicable federal or state law, in the administration of SalveRegina's employment policies, education policies, admissionpolicies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and otherUniversity administered programs. In accordance with Title IX, itdoes not discriminate on the basis of sex in any of its educationalprograms or activities. Salve Regina is also committed to makingits programs and campus accessible to its visitors and compliantwith all applicable non-discrimination laws.