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

Fairleigh Dickinson University; Teaneck Township (NJ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 11,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) plan eligibility

Fringe benefits

NJ state benefits

Job summary

Fairleigh Dickinson University, Metro Campus in Teaneck, NJ, seeks an Adjunct Professor of Chemistry Lab for Fall 2026. The instructor will teach lab sections in general and organic chemistry, guiding students through weekly experiments and evaluating notebooks and reports.

Requirements include a Master’s degree or higher in chemistry or a related field; teaching experience is preferred and industrial background welcomed. Background check is required; position is temporary.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in chemistry or closely related field.
• Teaching experience is strongly preferred.
• Candidates with industrial experience are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Teach laboratory courses in general chemistry, organic chemistry and health sciences.
• Guide students through weekly in-person laboratory experiments and assess notebooks and reports.
• Maintain a safe laboratory environment, ensure PPE use, and proper waste handling.

Skills

Teaching experience

Laboratory supervision

Education

Master’s degree or higher in chemistry or related field

Job description

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

Job Title: Adjunct Professor of Chemistry Lab---Metro Campus Fall 2026

Campus: Metropolitan Campus, Teaneck, NJ

Department: Chemistry, Biochemistry and Physics-Metro

Hiring Manager: Justin Bogart

Hiring Manager Title: Dept Chair Biochemistry, Chemistry & Physics

College: Gregory H. Olsen College of Engineering and Science

Position Type: Faculty

Grade: Adjunct

FLSA: Exempt

Faculty Rank: Adjunct Faculty

Salary: $900.-$1,000. Per Contact Hour

Benefits:

• Eligibility to contribute towards the 403(b) plan
• a various fringe benefits (discounts on ever day good and services, entertainment/dining discounts, etc.)
• State benefits such as NJ Sick Leave and State Short Term Disability benefits

Status: Temporary

Months Worked: No Response

Job Summary: The Gregory H. Olsen College of Engineering and Science at Fairleigh Dickinson University, Metro Campus, seeks an adjunct professor to teach laboratory courses in the fields of general chemistry, organic chemistry and/or the health sciences. 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.

Posting Date: 07/08/2026

Application Types Accepted: Faculty Profile