Adjunct Professor - Chemistry Lab

University of San Francisco; United States; On-site; USD 23,652 - 28,330; Part time

Job summary

The University of San Francisco invites applications for the position of Adjunct Professor - Chemistry Lab to teach undergraduate laboratory courses in fall 2026. Ideal candidates should possess a BS in Chemistry or equivalent and may include current PhD candidates.

The role encompasses supervising experiments, delivering pre-lab lectures, and attending meetings, with compensation at a rate of $2329 per unit taught. Submit applications by May 31, 2026.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

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

Education

BS in Chemistry or a related field

PhD preferred

Job description

Job Title: Adjunct Professor - Chemistry Lab

Job Summary: The Department of Chemistry (https://www.usfca.edu/) invites applications to teach undergraduate laboratory courses in the fall 2026 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.

Positions

Laboratory Adjunct Professor Positions ● CHEM 112 General Chemistry I Lab

Qualifications

• 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

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

Schedule

For the fall 2026 semester, all courses will begin on Tuesday August 25 and end on Wednesday December 9. There are no classes on the following weeks:

• Week of August 24 (first week of class)
• Week of September 7 (Labor Day holiday)
• Week of October 19 (Fall Break)
• Week of November 23 (Thanksgiving)
• Week of December 7 (last week of class)

General Chemistry I Lab (CHEM 112) Lab sections:

• Monday 2:30 – 6:20 pm
• Tuesday 1:30 – 5:20 pm
• Wednesday 2:30 – 6:20 pm
• Thursday 8:10 am – 12:00 pm
• Thursday 1:30 – 5:20 pm
• Friday 2:30 – 6:20 pm

Weekly instructor meeting TBA

Compensation

Part time. Pay Rate: Salary. Salary Range: $2329/unit

Application

Submit a cover letter and curriculum vitae via Workday by May 31, 2026.

Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Policy

The University of San Francisco is an equal opportunity institution of higher education. The University does not discriminate in employment, educational services, or academic programs on the basis of an individual's race, color, ethnicity, religion, religious creed, ancestry, national origin, age (except minors), sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition (cancer-related and genetic-related), disability and military status or any other basis prohibited by law. The University reasonably accommodates qualified individuals with disabilities under the law.

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Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. For more information visit: http://sfgov.org/olse/fair-chance-ordinance-fco.