Adjunct Professor of Chemistry Lab-Florham Campus Fall 2026

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Madison (NJ); On-site; USD 1,239,840 - 1,377,600; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) plan

Sick leave

Disability benefits

Job summary

Fairleigh Dickinson University, Florham Campus, seeks an Adjunct Professor to teach chemistry laboratory courses in general, organic, health sciences and forensic chemistry. The lab instructor will guide students through weekly in-person experiments and evaluate notebooks and reports.

The position emphasizes maintaining a safe laboratory environment, proper PPE use, and responsible handling & disposal of chemicals, with compensation at $900–$1,000 per contact hour.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or above in chemistry or closely related field.
• Teaching experience is strongly preferred.
• Applicants should submit a cover letter and curriculum vitae/resume.

Responsibilities

• Teach laboratory courses in general chemistry, organic chemistry, the health sciences, and/or forensic chemistry.
• Guide students through weekly in-person lab experiments and evaluate notebooks and laboratory reports.
• Maintain a safe laboratory environment, ensure PPE is worn, and manage chemical waste and disposal.

Skills

Teaching experience

Education

Master's degree in Chemistry

Job description

Job Title

Adjunct Professor of Chemistry Lab --- Florham Campus Fall 2026

Campus

Florham Campus, Madison, NJ

Department

Chemistry-Florham

Hiring Manager

Justin Bogart

Hiring Manager Title

Deputy Chair Dept Biochemistry, Chemistry & Physics

College

Gregory H. Olsen College of Engineering and Science

Position Type

Faculty

Grade

Adjunct

Salary

$900.-$1,000 per contact hour

General Benefits

This position provides a benefits package that includes: Eligibility to contribute towards the 403(b) plan, and various fringe benefits (discounts on everyday goods and services, entertainment/dining discounts, etc.), and state benefits such as NJ Sick Leave and state short term disability benefits.

Job Summary

The Gregory H. Olsen College of Engineering and Science at Fairleigh Dickinson University, Florham Campus, seeks an adjunct professor to teach laboratory courses in the fields of general chemistry, organic chemistry, the health sciences, and/or forensic chemistry. The laboratory instructor will be expected to guide students through the performance of weekly pre-designed in-person laboratory experiments in the respective discipline as well as evaluate student notebooks and laboratory reports. The position will also involve the maintenance and supervision of a safe laboratory environment by ensuring chemicals and glassware are handled correctly, PPE is worn, and waste is cleaned up and stored properly.

Required Qualifications

Applicants are required to hold a Master’s degree or above in chemistry or closely related field. Teaching experience is strongly preferred. Candidates with industrial experience are also welcome to apply. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and curriculum vitae/resume. Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check. Candidates for hire will be required to sign a waiver authorizing the background check and produce a Social Security Card.

Preferred Qualifications

None provided.

Hours Worked

Not specified.

Posting Date

05/26/2026

Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents

1. Letter of Reference 1
2. Letter of Reference 2
3. Letter of Reference 3