Contracted Faculty of Practice (Adjunct): Traditional Undergraduate Chemistry

Concordia University, St. Paul; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Concordia University, St. Paul seeks faculty to professionally deliver CHE 115 General Chemistry I and CHE 105 Chemistry for Health Sciences, with in-person classes scheduled for mornings and a lab component.

The program sits within Undergraduate Chemistry/College of Business, Science, and Technology, emphasizing a high-quality student experience aligned with the university’s mission. The role requires a Master’s degree in chemistry or related field (or terminal degree).

Qualifications

• Master's degree (chemistry or related) required or terminal degree preferred.
• Unrelated Master’s may be acceptable if required experience is met.
• Terminal degree in chemistry or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate quality student learning through teaching assigned courses.
• Increase student engagement with regular presence in the course (4 days/week for online courses).
• Provide substantive and timely feedback on assessments within LMS (typically within five business days).
• Respond to student inquiries within 24 hours during business days.
• Collaborate with academic advising, career development, and academic team to support student success.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
• Follow university policies and procedures.

Education

Master's degree in chemistry or related field

Master's degree in an unrelated field acceptable with required experience

Terminal degree in chemistry or related field

Job description

Position Overview

Faculty at Concordia University, St. Paul work as members of an academic team of full- and part-time colleagues to consistently deliver high-quality instruction to students. Faculty are expected to demonstrate innovation and excellence in course instruction, foster an atmosphere of active intellectual and creative engagement with students in and out of the classroom, and support the Christian mission of the university. With students at the center of the university’s mission, delivering a high-quality student experience is a top priority of the Concordia learning community.

Course Description

CHE 115General Chemistry I- Systematic introduction to the conceptual and symbolic aspects of chemistry. Critical and quantitative thought as applied to the topics of measurement, atomic theory, periodicity and electronic structure of atoms, molecular/ionic structure/bonding, stoichiometry, reactions in aqueous solution, thermochemistry, and gases.

CHE 105 Chemistry for Health Sciences- This one-term laboratory course, designed for nursing and health science majors, builds on general chemistry concepts to provide an overview of organic and biochemistry with an emphasis on applications to the chemistry of the human body. Topics include solutions and body fluids, acid-base chemistry, relation between structure and reactivity for biochemical molecules, metabolic pathways, and applications of nuclear chemistry.

Class Dates/Times

CHE 115 General Chemistry I-Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10:00 AM to 10:50 AM

CHE 105 Chemistry for Health Sciences- Lab; Thursdays from 9:00 AM to 10:50 AM

Modality

In-person

# of Credits

CHE 115 General Chemistry I-4 credits lab and lecture

CHE 105 Chemistry for Health Sciences-1 credit Lab

Program/College

Undergraduate Chemistry/College of Business, Science, and Technology

Course Instruction Responsibilities

• Facilitate quality student learning through teaching assigned courses.
• Increase student course engagement by providing a positive and regular presence within the course (at least four days per week for online courses) by engaging students through course activities and ongoing availability to provide student support.
• Provide substantive and timely feedback on course assessments, following academic unit and university guidelines, within the Learning Management System, typically within five business days of the assessments’ due dates.
• Respond to student inquiries typically within 24 hours during business days unless otherwise specified at the college level (48 hours on weekends, with closer monitoring if assignments are due during the weekend or on Monday).
• Work collaboratively in a supportive academic environment, partnering with academic advising, career development, and the academic team to ensure each student has the resources they need to succeed.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
• Follow the university and academic unit’s policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Education Required: Options: (1) Master's degree in chemistry or related field, (2) Master's degree in an unrelated field can be acceptable if the colleague meets Required (Tested) Experience requirement. (Note: Most often, colleagues will have a Ph.D. rather than a master's degree).

Education Preferred : Terminal degree in chemistry or related field

Experience Required: (1) For colleagues possessing a doctorate or master's degree in a chemistry related discipline, tested experience is not required. (2) For colleagues possessing an unrelated advanced degree (e.g., master's in education), tested experience is required. Tested experience requires 10,000 hours in the content area of the course or successful completion of 18 graduate credits toward a terminal degree program.

Experience Preferred: For face-to-face courses, previous on-campus teaching experience preferred. For online courses, online teaching experience preferred.

Additional Certifications/Licensures: No certificates required

Supplemental Information

It is the policy of CSP to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. The University will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, gender, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. However, CSP is an institution of the LCMS and, to the extent allowed by law, CSP reserves the right to give preference in employment based on religious tenets. The mission of Concordia University, St Paul, a university of The Lutheran Church- Missouri Synod, is to prepare students for thoughtful and informed living, for dedicated service to God and humanity, and for enlightened care of God's creation, all within the context of the Christian gospel. The vision of Concordia University, Saint Paul, is to be acknowledged as the leading Lutheran university offering exceptional opportunities for students from all backgrounds who seek relevant career preparation and a challenging academic experience coupled with the insights of Lutheran theology. Promise to Students – Concordia University, Saint Paul, empowers you to discover and engage your purpose for life, career and service, in a dynamic, multicultural, urban environment, where Christ is honored, all are welcome, and Lutheran convictions inform intellectual inquiry and academic pursuits. Concordia University owns a 41-acre campus just West of Downtown St. Paul with easy access to light-rail and bus transportation. Only blocks away from popular Summit and Grand Avenues, restaurants, shopping, and cultural activities abound. Concordia is known to have one of the most racially and ethnically diverse university student bodies in the state of Minnesota.

CSP prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at https://www.csp.edu/student-life/title-ix/

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