Adjunct Professor - Chemistry

University of San Francisco; United States; On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

University of San Francisco invites applications for an Adjunct Professor - Chemistry to teach undergraduate laboratory courses in the spring 2027 semester. The department offers BS and MS programs and is supported by specialized staff. This part-time position focuses on CHEM 234 Organic Chemistry II Lab and related duties.

Responsibilities include weekly meetings, pre-lab lectures, supervising experiments, and grading. Schedule runs Jan 25–May 13 with exams 5/15–5/20. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• BS in Chemistry or related field required.
• PhD or teaching experience preferred.
• Current PhD or MS graduate students may lead one section per semester.

Responsibilities

• Duties include attending a weekly lab instructor meeting and delivering a short pre-lab lecture.
• Supervise students during experiments and grade assignments.
• Refer to the course schedule for times and sections.

Skills

Teaching experience

Lab supervision

Student instruction

Education

BS in Chemistry or related field

PhD preferred

Current PhD or MS students may lead a section

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 The University of San Francisco is located in the heart of one of the world’s most innovative and diverse cities, and is home to a vibrant academic community of students and faculty who achieve excellence in their fields. Its diverse student body enjoys direct access to faculty, small classes and outstanding opportunities in the city itself. USF is San Francisco's first university, and its Jesuit Catholic mission helps ignite a student’s passion for social justice and a desire to "Change the World From Here." For more information, visit www.usfca.edu.

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