Chemistry Laboratory Adjunct Instructor

Southern Nazarene University; Town of Bethany (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Southern Nazarene University is looking for an Adjunct Instructor to lead laboratory sections of General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, and Biochemistry. The instructor will manage lab setups, conduct lectures, and coordinate grading with lecture instructors. Candidates should hold a B.S. or B.A. in Chemistry or a related field and possess strong communication skills.

This position offers a unique opportunity for educators committed to academic excellence and SNU's mission of diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• B.S. or B.A. in chemistry or closely related field.
• 18 graduate credits in chemistry (or closely related field).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with various computer software applications.
• Strong personal Christian commitment to SNU mission.
• Understanding of diversity, inclusion, and equity.

Responsibilities

• Set up the lab stations on the day they teach.
• Give the pre-lab lecture and instruction during lab.
• Clean up and label waste for the lab period.
• Grade the lab notebooks and reports.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Experience with various computer software applications

Strong personal Christian commitment

Understanding of diversity, inclusion, and equity

Education

B.S. or B.A. in chemistry or closely related field

18 graduate credits in chemistry or equivalent

M.S. or Ph.D. in Chemistry or Biochemistry (preferred)

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Bethany Campus - Bethany, OK 73008
Position Type: Adjunct Instructor
Education Level: 4 Year Degree
Travel Percentage: None

Work Schedule

To be determined by assigned laboratory section(s).
Typically 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 Chemistry, 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

• Set up the lab stations on the day that they teach.
• Give the pre-lab lecture and all instruction during the lab period.
• Clean up and properly label waste for that lab period.
• Grade the lab notebooks and reports.

Required 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.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with various computer software applications.
• Strong personal Christian commitment and dedication to Southern Nazarene University mission.
• Understanding of the importance of diversity, inclusion, and equity.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Supervision

Receives supervision and work assignments from a designated supervisor, although other staff members in the unit may provide work direction.May be responsible for the coordination of work assignments for student employees.

Benefits

The position is not eligible for benefits.