BiCEP - Chemistry & Biochemistry - Temporary Pool

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania - Bloomsburg; Bloomsburg (Columbia County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania seeks to establish a three-year pool of temporary faculty in BiCEP for teaching undergraduate-level chemistry courses across multiple campuses (Bloomsburg, Clearfield, Lock Haven, Mansfield). Appointments will be made as needed during the academic year, winter, and summer sessions.

Applicants should hold a Master’s in Chemistry or related field and have prior teaching experience in the listed categories; diversity work is valued.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Master’s Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemistry Education, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Prior experience teaching chemistry in the indicated categories and a demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach lectures in Physiological Chemistry – General for Nursing/Nutrition/Exercise Science majors.
• Teach labs for Nursing majors (Physiological Chemistry – General).
• Teach General Chemistry lectures for STEM and related majors.
• Teach General Chemistry labs for STEM and related majors.
• Deliver discipline-specific Chemistry lectures and labs (200-level and above) in Inorganic, Organic, Physical, Analytical, and Biochemistry; other areas may be self-identified by the applicant.

Skills

Teaching

Lecture delivery

Laboratory supervision

Education

Master's degree in Chemistry or related field

Job description

BiCEP - Chemistry & Biochemistry - Temporary Pool

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Position Information

Position Title

BiCEP - Chemistry & Biochemistry - Temporary Pool

Posting Number

F111

College/Area

College of Health, Science, and Technology

Department

Physical and Environmental Sciences

Bargaining Unit

APSCUF

Position Type

Faculty - Temporary Pools

Type of Appointment

Part Time

Complement Type

Temporary

Home Campus

City

City

Bloomsburg

State

Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17815

FTE%

varies

Work Location

Home Campus

Salary Per Collective Bargaining Agreement

If Other, please list

Appointment Start Date

Start dates will vary based on department needs

The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education provides a comprehensive package of employer benefits to eligible employees and their enrolled dependent(s), which include*:

• Medical and prescription drug benefits.
• Tuition benefits for employees and dependents.
• Paid time off.
• Employer-paid dental and vision benefits.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Voluntary insurances and additional retirement programs.

To be eligible for most benefits, you must be a permanent, full-time employee (including temporary, full-time faculty with at least an academic year contract) or a permanent, part-time employee (including temporary, part-time faculty with at least an academic year contract) who is scheduled to work every pay period for at least 50% of full-time hours.

Position Description Summary

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania Department of Biochemistry, Chemistry, Engineering, and Physics (BiCEP) is establishing a three-year pool of temporary faculty ending April 30, 2027. Applicants in this pool could be called upon to teach at the undergraduate-level during the academic year, winter session, and/or summer session as needed.

Duties

Applicants will indicate their interest to teach in the following Chemistry Teaching categories: (Please pick at least one area)

B) Lectures for Nursing/Nutrition/Exercise Science majors (Physiological Chemistry – General)

C) Labs for Nursing majors (Physiological Chemistry – General)

D) General Chemistry Lectures for STEM and related majors

E) General Chemistry Labs for STEM and related majors

F) Discipline-specific (200-level and above) Chemistry Lectures and Labs, including in the areas of Inorganic, Organic, Physical, Analytical, and Biochemistry. Other specialty areas may be self-identified by the applicant.

In addition, please indicate the campus or campuses at which you are interested in teaching. Commonwealth University has campuses in Bloomsburg, Clearfield, Lock Haven, and Mansfield.

Qualifying Experience and Education (Minimum/Preferred)

Candidates must have a minimum of a Master’s Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemistry Education, Chemical Engineering, or a related field. Prior experience teaching chemistry in the indicated categories and a demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations are preferred.

Supplemental Information

Recommendation for hire is needed from a majority of the regular, full-time faculty within the BiCEP department.

Completing this search is contingent upon student enrollment and available funding.

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