Part-Time Secondary Instructor, Dept. Chemistry and Forensic Science

Eastern Kentucky University; Richmond (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Eastern Kentucky University in Richmond is seeking a Part-Time Secondary Instructor for the Department of Chemistry and Forensic Science. The position supports undergraduate lectures and laboratories, beginning Fall 2026 with semester-to-semester renewals possible.

Course load may reach up to 9 credit hours per semester, covering Introductory Chemistry through Analytic Chemistry and related labs. Applicants must hold a bachelor’s in Chemistry or a related field (or 18 graduate credits) from an

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related discipline.
• Bachelor’s degree plus 18 graduate credit hours in Chemistry or related discipline. Degree from regionally accredited or internationally recognized institution.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses as assigned at the times and locations needed to meet EKU student needs (Essential).

Skills

Lecturing

Lab instruction

Curriculum support

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related

18 graduate credits in Chemistry or related

Job description

Part-Time Secondary Instructor, Dept. Chemistry and Forensic Science

Eastern Kentucky University

Title

Part-Time Secondary Instructor, Dept.Chemistry and Forensic Science

Position Type

Part-Time Faculty

Search Type

External - minimum 7 days

Department

21R000 - Science, Tech, Engineering & Math

Division

2R0000 - Academic Affairs

Position Location

Richmond Campus

Driver Classification

Non-Driver

FLSA

Exempt

Schedule Type

Part Time, No Benefits (less than20 hrs per week)

Additional Schedule Details

Appointments willbegin this Fall 2026 semester, with options to renew on a semester-to-semester basis.

Posted Salary Grade

Part Time Faculty/Students -01

Retirement

None

Contact Person

Rachel Velez

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The Department of Chemistry and Forensic Science at EKU is seekinga Part-Time Secondary Instructor to work with program faculty,assisting in teaching undergraduate lectures and laboratories.Appointment will begin this Fall 2026 semester, with options torenew on a semester-to-semester basis, as available.

Course load may be up to 9 credit hours per semester, depending onneed. Courses may include, but are not limited to: IntroductoryChemistry, General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, AnalyticChemistry, associated labs, and any other chemistry and/or forensicscience course offered by the department.

Candidates must have a minimum of a bachelor's degree in Chemistryor a related discipline, or hold a bachelor's degree and at least18 graduate credit hours in Chemistry or a related discipline.Degree(s) must be from a regionally (SACS, Middle States, North Central, etc.) accredited or internationally recognizedinstitution.

Candidates will submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, unofficialtranscripts for undergraduate and graduate programs, and contactinformation for at least 3 professional references. Review ofapplications will begin immediately.

Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at the time of application.Official transcripts are required at the time of the position offerand as a condition of employment.

Applicants will be screened and contacted as departmental needs forpart-time faculty arise. Applications will be accepted on anongoing basis.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Candidates must have a minimum of abachelor's degree in Chemistry or a related discipline, or hold abachelor's degree and at least 18 graduate credit hours in Chemistry or a related discipline. Degree(s) must be from a regionally (SACS, Middle States, North Central, etc.) accredited or internationally recognized institution.

Job Duties

• 100%% - Teach courses as assigned at the times and in thelocations necessary to meet the needs of EKU students -(Essential)

Sponsorship

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Funding Source

Institutional

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions

Applicant documentsinclude:

• Cover Letter
• Vitae
• Copies of unofficial transcripts
• Contact Information for 3 Professional References

EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer andeducational institution and does not discriminate on the basis ofage (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity,disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic informationin the admission to, or participation in, any educational programor activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which itconducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory backgroundcheck.