Chemistry Adjunct Faculty

iFab Tech Hub; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

Parkland College in Champaign, IL seeks a Chemistry Adjunct Faculty member to provide college-level instruction according to approved course outlines and policies. The position requires commitment to student success and professional presence in the classroom.

The adjunct will teach assigned courses, advise students, maintain accurate records, hold regular office hours, and participate in department duties. A masters degree in chemistry or related field with chemistry coursework is required, plus

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Chemistry or related field with 18 graduate hours in chemistry courses.
• Prospective new hires will successfully complete a post offer, pre-employment criminal background check with fingerprinting.
• Background check review includes Illinois School Code and Title IV of the Higher Education Act.
• Ability to learn the Parkland information system and new programs as technology changes.
• Maintains all professional credentials required to teach in area of discipline.
• SURS annuitant restrictions: must not be a SURS annuitant or suspend annuity upon employment.

Responsibilities

• Provides classroom instruction in accordance with the stated philosophy, objectives, and established course outlines.
• Informs students of course regulations, evaluation procedures, and other information pertinent to the course; prepares a course syllabus for each course.
• Is available for student advising/mentoring.
• Maintains regular office hours to ensure availability for student consultation; provides assistance to students in a timely manner.
• Maintains accurate scholastic records of students; submits required reports on student progress according to published deadlines.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the department chair.

Education

Master's degree in Chemistry or related field with 18 graduate hours in chemistry

Job description

## Chemistry Adjunct FacultyParkland CollegeChampaign, IL, USAPosted on Jun 26, 2026Apply nowEssential Job Functions: Performs professional duties in accordance with the established policies and procedures of the college. Provides classroom instruction in accordance with the stated philosophy, objectives, and established course outlines of the college. Informs students of course regulations, evaluation procedures, and other information pertinent to the course; prepares a course syllabus for each course and distributes it early in each term. Is available for student advising/mentoring. Maintains regular office hours to ensure availability for student consultation; provides assistance to students in a timely manner. Maintains accurate scholastic records of students; submits required reports on student progress according to published deadlines. Performs other duties as assigned by the department chair. Minimum Requirements: Master's degree in Chemistry or Master's Degree in a related field with 18 graduate hours in chemistry courses. Prospective new hires will successfully complete a post offer, pre-employment criminal background check with fingerprinting. The background check review includes, but is not limited to, exclusionary offenses per the Illinois School Code and Title IV of the Higher Education Act. Ability to learn the Parkland information system and new programs as technology changes. Maintains all professional credentials required to teach in area of discipline. In an effort to comply with SURS return-to-work restrictions for employers (40 ILCS 5/15-139.5), candidates for employment at Parkland College must either not be a SURS annuitant or must be willing to suspend his/her SURS annuity upon employment. This applies to all SURS annuitants except those receiving their annuity under either the Self-Managed Plan (SMP) or by lump sum payment.