Part Time - Chemistry - Adjunct Instructor

Penn State; Abington Township (PA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State Abington’s Science, Engineering, and Technology Division seeks an instructor in Chemistry for a part-time appointment to begin Fall 2026. The successful candidate will teach college‑level courses in pre-general chemistry, general chemistry, or organic chemistry, with laboratory instruction as needed.

Requirements include the ability to communicate effectively with a culturally diverse student population and at least a Master’s degree in chemistry or a related field.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively with an ethnically and culturally diverse student population.
• Master’s degree in chemistry or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Teach college-level courses in pre-general chemistry, general chemistry, or organic chemistry, with possible laboratory instruction.

Job description

## Part Time - Chemistry - Adjunct InstructorApply: Penn State Abington: Part time: Posted Today: REQ\\_0000083096# **APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:*** ## CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.* ## CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.* ## If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants. **Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.** **JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS**Penn State Abington’s Science, Engineering, and Technology Division seeks an instructor in the area of Chemistry for a part-time appointment to begin **Fall 2026**.**Job Duties*** The successful candidate will teach college level courses in either pre-general chemistry, general chemistry, or organic chemistry. Course work in general chemistry may involve laboratory instruction.* The ideal candidate should be open to offering flexibility in course scheduling and methods of course delivery.**Requirements and Qualifications*** Applicants must have the ability to communicate effectively with an ethnically and culturally diverse student population.* Candidates must have completed at least a Master’s degree in either chemistry or a related field.* Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated excellence in teaching at the college level.*The review process will begin immediately and continue until the vacancy is filled*. Applicants should submit an electronic dossier including:* A cover letter.* A curriculum vitae.* A list of courses taught at the college level.* Contact information for at least three professional references.Penn State Abington is a four-year undergraduate college of Penn State University located two blocks from Route 611 in Abington, Pennsylvania, and 10 miles north of Center City Philadelphia. **BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES**Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.