Chemistry Laboratory Adjunct Instructor

Southern Nazarene University; Bethany (OK); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Southern Nazarene University seeks an adjunct lab instructor to support General Chemistry or Intro to General, Organic, and Biochemistry laboratories in Bethany, OK. You will collaborate with the lecture instructor to align syllabus requirements and experiments.

The role requires setting up lab stations, delivering pre-lab lectures, overseeing lab activities, ensuring safety and waste labeling, and grading lab notebooks and reports with timely feedback.

Qualifications

• B.S. or B.A. in chemistry or closely related field.
• 18 graduate credits in chemistry or closely related field and/or equivalent work experience.
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with various computer software applications.

Responsibilities

• Set up lab stations prior to each teaching session.
• Provide pre-lab lectures and supervise all lab activities.
• Clean up and label waste according to safety guidelines.
• Grade lab notebooks and reports.

Skills

Strong verbal & written communication

Laboratory instruction experience

Diversity & inclusion awareness

Computer software applications

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry or closely related field

18 graduate credits in chemistry or closely related field

Tools

Laboratory equipment operation

Job description

WORK SCHEDULE

To be determined by assigned laboratory section(s):

T, and/or W, and/or Th 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm.

JOB SUMMARY

An instructor is needed for the laboratory to accompany General Chemistry or Intro to General, Organic, and Biochemistry. The lab instructor will work closely with the instructor for the lecture portion of the course. The syllabus requirements and experiment list will be decided by the lecture instructor.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Functions

• The adjunct will be responsible for setting up the lab stations on the day that they teach,
• giving the pre-lab lecture and all instruction during the lab period,
• cleaning up and properly labeling waste for that lab period,
• grading the lab notebooks and reports.

Required Qualifications

• Southern Nazarene University is an expression of the Church of the Nazarene. According to SNU policy, all faculty and staff must possess a strong personal Christian commitment and be committed to the SNU mission to make Christlike disciples through higher education in a Christ centered community.
• An understanding of the importance for diversity, inclusion, and equity
• B.S. or B.A. in chemistry or closely related field
• 18 graduate credits in chemistry (or closely related field) and/or equivalent work experience.
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills
• Experience with various computer software applications

Required Qualifications

Southern Nazarene University is an expression of the Church of the Nazarene. According to SNU policy, all faculty and staff must profess faith in Jesus Christ, possess a strong personal Christian commitment and be committed to the SNU mission to make Christlike disciples through higher education in a Christ centered community. As an institution of the Church of the Nazarene, applicants must understand and embrace the biblical principle that all people are created in the image of God and should be treated with dignity and respect, including a belief in equal opportunity to work, contribute, and flourish without discrimination.

Preferred Qualifications

• M.S. or Ph.D. in Chemistry or Biochemistry preferred

Supervision Received

• Receives supervision and work assignments from a designated supervisor, although other staff members in the unit may provide work direction.

Supervision Exercised

• May be responsible for the coordination of work assignments for student employees.

Benefits

The position is not eligible for benefits.