Part-Time Adjunct Faculty Positions in Chemical Engineering Department

University of Minnesota; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 5,700 - 6,300; Part time

Job summary

University of Minnesota, Duluth seeks part-time adjunct faculty in Chemical Engineering to teach CHE 4502 and CHE 3031 in-person for spring 2027 with possible extension. Adjunct Instructor or Adjunct Assistant Professor roles involve developing and teaching courses, maintaining organized plans, and engaging students through clear instruction.

The positions require strong subject mastery, effective communication, and the ability to work with diverse groups; preferred candidates have teaching

Qualifications

• Ph.D. (assistant professor) or MS (instructor) or equivalent in Chemical Engineering or related field.
• At least 10 years professional experience in a Chemical Engineering related field.
• Effective written and oral communication skills appropriate to the position.

Responsibilities

• Developing and teaching courses.
• Demonstrating high command of the subject matter.
• Organizing course plans and delivering courses clearly to students.
• Helping students fulfill their academic needs.
• Assessing and grading student learning.
• Holding office hours.

Skills

Written and spoken communication

Subject matter mastery

Course planning

Student support

Education

Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering or MS with equivalent

10+ years professional experience in chemical engineering

Job description

About the Job

Location: Duluth Job Code Adjunct Instructor 9404A or Adjunct Assistant Professor 9403A FTE 0.142857 (5.75 hours) (3 credit course)

About the Job Applications are invited for part-time adjunct faculty positions in the Department of Chemical Engineering. These adjunct faculty positions are non-tenure-track appointments for spring semester 2027, with possible extension as needed by the department. The primary role of these positions is to teach. Adjunct Instructor and/or Adjunct Assistant Professor positions teach one or more courses in the core areas of Chemical Engineering such as CHE 4502 Chemical Engineering Design II and CHE 3031 Computational Methods in Chemical Engineering. Course modality is in-person.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Developing and teaching courses
• Demonstrating high command of the subject matter
• Having well organized course plans and delivering courses clearly to students
• Helping students fulfill their academic needs
• Assessing and grading student learning
• Holding office hours

Catalog Course Description CHE 4502 | Chemical Engineering Design II Course description: Continuation of ChE 4501. Equipment design, instrumentation, process control, hazardous waste management plan, plant safety, economic feasibility, and institute analysis for process chosen.

CHE 3031 | Computational Methods in Chemical Engineering Modeling and simulation of chemical engineering processes; computational methods applied to chemical engineering; use of computation and process simulation tools

Qualifications

Required qualifications

• Ph.D. (assistant professor) or M.S. (instructor) or equivalent in Chemical Engineering or a closely related field from a regionally accredited university, OR at least 10 years professional experience in a Chemical Engineering related field.
• Effective written and oral communication skills appropriate to the position

Preferred qualifications

• Two or more years of relevant college-level teaching experience
• Experience in using technology for teaching
• Demonstrated experience with assessment
• Evidence of the ability to work effectively with diverse groups

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: $5,700 - $6,270 per course (Adjunct Instructor 9404A) OR $8,700 - $8,985 per course (Adjunct Assistant Professor 9403A); depending on education/qualifications/experience.

Retirement plan options are available for Civil Service, Faculty, Labor-Represented, Professional & Administrative, and Temp Casual classifications. Learn more about retirement plans.

Diversity

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu

Employment Requirements

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

About University of Minnesota

University of Minnesota, Duluth (UMD)

The University of Minnesota, Duluth (UMD) consistently ranks among the top Midwestern, regional universities in U.S. News and World Report's "America's Best Colleges" issue.

Overlooking Lake Superior, UMD provides an alternative to both large research and small liberal arts environments and attracts students looking for a personalized learning experience on a medium-sized campus of a major university. A firm liberal arts foundation anchors a variety of traditional degree programs, as well as professional and graduate students that draw on UMD's many research institutes and labs.

At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by Forbes as a Best Employer for Company Culture (2026), Best Employer for Women (2023, 2025, 2026), and Best Employer by State (2022-2026). In 2026, we also received Culture Excellence & Industry Awards recognition for employee appreciation and work-life flexibility.