Chemistry Instructor - Adjunct

Everglades University; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Everglades University is seeking an on-site adjunct instructor to teach chemistry and related health sciences courses on campus. The role focuses on maintaining attendance, grading, and student support across terms.

The instructor will participate in weekly meetings with academic leadership, manage course materials, and advise students while ensuring compliance with university policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• 2–4+ years of experience teaching adult learners preferably in chemistry, health sciences or related.
• Master's Degree in Chemistry or with 18 credit hours in Chemistry or directly related field.
• On-site campus position requiring in-person instruction.

Responsibilities

• Attend a weekly feedback meeting with the assigned EU administrator to review student and classroom issues.
• Maintain accurate attendance (daily and weekly).
• Make phone calls to students who have been absent.
• Review and administer pre- and post-testing in all appropriate courses.
• Administer required surveys and assessments in all appropriate courses.
• Notify registrar of changes in roster.

Education

Master's Degree in Chemistry

18 credit hours in Chemistry or related field

Teaching experience with adult learners

Job description

Adjunct instructors are primarily responsible for instruction and classroom/student maintenance.

• This is a on-site campus position***

Position Requirements

• 2-4+ years of experience, teaching adult learners preferably in chemistry, health sciences or related
• Master's Degree in Chemistry or with 18 credit hours in Chemistry or directly related field.

Responsibilities

• Attend a weekly feedback meeting with assigned EU administrator (Dean of Academic Affairs, Academic Advisor, or Program Director) to review student and classroom issues
• Maintain accurate attendance (daily and weekly)
• Make phone calls to students who have been absent
• Review and administer pre- and post-testing in all appropriate courses
• Administer required surveys and assessments in all appropriate courses
• Notify registrar of changes in roster
• Prevent "do not admit" students from entering class until cleared
• Maintain an accurate and fair grading scheme for each student
• Adhere to all University policies, rules, and regulations
• Maintain formal, neat, legible, accurate, and organized course syllabi
• Update attendance daily and grades weekly; ensure any physical student records of attendance and grades remain on campus in the designated area
• Conduct class according to scheduled times
• Prevent excessive breaks
• Avoid dismissing classes early
• Arrive at the University 20 minutes before the start of class fully prepared for each session
• Be available to students 15 minutes prior to the beginning of class session for questions and advising
• Submit grades no later than Monday 5pm EST following the end of each term
• Ensure that students adhere to University Policy
• Attend, if possible, graduation ceremonies
• Maintain classrooms in a clean and orderly manner
• Motivate, encourage, and assist students with academic issues and class attendance
• Maintain current and accurate information related to the subjects taught
• Complete annual professional development plans
• Tutor students as necessary
• Abide by all State, Federal, and/or University laws and rules pertaining to safety, health, and conduct