Faculty Part-Time – Chemistry Laboratory Instructor (BNS)

University of Massachusetts Lowell; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Massachusetts Lowell is seeking part-time Adjunct Instructors to teach undergraduate chemistry laboratory courses within the Biomed & Nutritional Sciences department. The pool is for current and future needs, with assignments varying by semester and courses including introductory GOB labs and advanced lab sequences.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in chemistry, strong English communication, and the ability to commute to the South Campus for in-person instruction.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in chemistry or a related science with strong lab training.
• Excellent oral and written English and strong communication skills.
• Ability to regularly commute to UMass Lowell South Campus for in-person instruction.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate chemistry laboratory courses as assigned, focusing on health sciences.
• Collaborate with the course coordinator to ensure consistency and alignment with departmental goals.
• Prepare and supervise laboratory activities, assess student performance, and provide feedback as needed.

Skills

English proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Job description

Job no: 529013

Position type: Faculty Part Time/Adjunct

Campus: UMass Lowell

Department: Biomed & Nutritional Sciences

Salary: For Adjunct Faculty salaries, please refer to the salary chart for the rates in posting section.

Applications Open: Nov 13 2025

Applications Close: Open until filled

General Summary of the Position:

The Department of Biomedical & Nutritional Sciences (BNS) in the Zuckerberg College of Health Sciences (ZCHS) at the University of Massachusetts Lowell (UML) is seeking part-time Adjunct Instructors to teach undergraduate chemistry laboratory courses with a focus on the health sciences. This posting serves to build a pool of qualified candidates for current and future teaching needs. Courses may include: a one-semester introductory general-organic-biochemistry (GOB) laboratory course (HSCI.1900L), a higher-level two-semester GOB laboratory course sequence (HSCI.2530 and HSCI.2540), a one-semester organic chemistry laboratory course (BMSC.2440), and a one-semester analytical instrumentation laboratory course (BMSC.3630). Selected instructors will work collaboratively with, and under the guidance of, the course coordinator to ensure consistency, quality, and alignment with departmental goals. Teaching assignments may vary by semester depending on departmental needs.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in chemistry or a related science field that involves strong training in chemistry laboratory work, especially analytical, organic, and biochemistry.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in English, both verbal and written.
• The ability to regularly commute to UMass Lowell South Campus for in-person instruction.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Candidates with previous teaching experience will be given priority.
• Candidates with qualifications to teach in more than one area will be given priority.
• Candidates with a master’s or doctoral degree, or with substantial experience in chemistry laboratory work are most desirable.
• Candidates having MLS(ASCP) certification would be ideal, since they could also contribute to the Medical Laboratory Science program in the department.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Review of applications will begin immediately. The position will close after an adequate number of qualified applications is received.

This is a part-time, non-benefited, Union of Adjunct Faculty, Local 1596, UAW position. For Adjunct Faculty salaries, please refer to the salary chart for the rates.

Adjunct Faculty Salary Chart (pdf) - January 2026 https://www.uml.edu/docs/ADB3C0~1_tcm18-412147.PDF