Adjunct Professor - Chemistry

usfca; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 2,000 - 2,700; Part time

Job summary

The Department of Chemistry at the University of San Francisco invites applications to teach undergraduate laboratory courses for the spring 2027 semester. The ACS-certified department offers a BS in Chemistry, a BS with Biochemistry concentration, a BS with Medicinal/Synthetic Chemistry concentration, and a thesis-based MS in Chemistry.

The department is supported by a full-time stockroom manager, organic lab coordinator/NMR manager, instrumentation specialists, and a science safety officer.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a BS in Chemistry or a related field.
• PhD and/or teaching experience will be given preference.
• Current PhD/MS students may lead a section per semester.

Responsibilities

• Attend a weekly lab instructor meeting.
• Deliver a short pre-lab lecture.
• Supervise students during experiments and grade assignments.

Skills

Lab supervision

Lecture delivery

Grading assignments

Education

BS in Chemistry or related field

PhD preferred

Teaching experience preferred

Job description

Job Title: Adjunct Professor - Chemistry

Job Summary:

The Department of Chemistry (https://www.usfca.edu/) invites applications to teach undergraduate laboratory courses in the spring 2027 semester. Our ACS-certified department offers a BS in Chemistry, a BS with Biochemistry concentration, a BS with Medicinal/Synthetic Chemistry concentration, and a thesis-based MS in Chemistry. The department is supported by a full-time stockroom manager, organic lab coordinator/NMR manager, instrumentation specialists, and a science safety officer. The University of San Francisco is a Catholic-Jesuit institution that blends the liberal arts and professional preparation, emphasizing quality teaching and student learning.

Full Job Description:

Laboratory Instructor Positions

• CHEM 234 Organic Chemistry II Lab

Qualifications:

• Candidates must have a BS in Chemistry or a related field. Applicants with PhDs and/or teaching experience will be given preference. Current PhD and MS graduate students will be considered to lead one section per semester.

Job Responsibilities:

• Duties include attending a weekly lab instructor meeting, delivering a short pre-lab lecture, supervising students during experiments, and grading assignments.

See the schedule below for course times.

Schedule:

For the spring 2027 semester, all courses will begin on Monday January 25 and end on Thursday May 13. Final exams are held 5/15 - 5/20. There are no lab classes on the following weeks:

• Week of March 15 (Spring Break)
• Week of March 22 (Easter Holiday)
• Week of May 10 (last week of class)

General Chemistry I Lab (CHEM 112)

• Available lab section:
  • Friday 1:30 - 5:20 pm
  • Weekly instructor meeting TBA

The University of San Francisco is an equal opportunity institution of higher education. The University

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Part time

Pay Rate:

Salary

Salary Range :

$2329 per unit