Summer Teaching Opportunity in Life Science Chemistry

Boston College; Brookline (MA); On-site; USD 3,500 - 5,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Shared office space

Job summary

Boston College invites applications for a Summer Teaching opportunity in Life Science Chemistry at the Brookline campus. Positions are part-time faculty teaching one lecture and two lab sections, running July 13–August 21, 2026, with lectures Mon–Thu 1:00–2:20 pm and labs on Fri.

Candidates should have college-level teaching experience in chemistry or life sciences, and a Ph.D. or MA in a relevant field or advanced graduate standing will be considered.

Qualifications

• Candidates should have experience teaching chemistry or life sciences at the college level.
• A Ph.D. or M.A. in a relevant field or advanced graduate standing will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Teach Life Science Chemistry lectures and two lab sections during Summer 2026 (July 13–Aug 21).
• Prepare lectures and labs and meet with Health Science students as scheduled; coordinate with course staff.

Skills

Biology

Chemistry

Teaching

Education

PhD or MA in relevant field

Job description

Messina College at Boston College is inviting applications for Part‑Time Faculty positions in Biology and Chemistry on an open and rolling basis.

Summer Teaching Opportunity in Life Science Chemistry

Messina College is seeking an instructor for Life Science Chemistry. Life Science Chemistry introduces Health Science students to basic chemical principles in preparation for a discussion of the chemistry of living systems that forms the major part of the course. Topics in the areas of general, organic and biological chemistry are covered.

In Summer 2026, an instructor for one lecture and two lab sections of Life Science Chemistry are needed. The summer term runs from July 13 through August 21. Classes will meet at the following times:

Lecture: Monday through Thursday, 1:00 - 2:20 pm

Labs: Friday 11:00am - 12:50pm and 1:00 - 2:50 pm

Qualifications

Candidates should have experience teaching chemistry or life sciences at the college level. A Ph.D. or M.A. in a relevant field or advanced graduate standing will be considered.

Classes will be offered on the Brookline campus of Boston College. Part time faculty receive a competitive salary on a per course basis. In addition, part time faculty at Messina College have shared office space to prepare lectures and meet with students.

Application Instructions

Interested applicants should apply online via Interfolio.

Please include a cover letter, c.v. and the names and contact information of three references

Boston College is a Jesuit, Catholic university that strives to integrate research excellence with a foundational commitment to formative liberal arts education. The university is an equal opportunity employer. In concert with our Jesuit, Catholic mission, Boston College is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and covered veterans.