Adjunct , Chemistry and Biochemistry

Position Title:

Adjunct, Chemistry and Biochemistry

Time Type:
Part time

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at SJU is seeking qualified adjunct faculty to teach undergraduate lecture and/or laboratory sections in General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, or similar courses. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching excellence at the undergraduate level and possess relevant teaching or professional experience in chemistry or a closely related field.

• Provide support and guidance to students.
• Instruct an assigned course, providing syllabi and other instructional materials.
• Use the university learning management system to deliver instruction and prepare and deliver course materials (lectures, labs, assignments, and assessments) aligned with departmental learning goals. Maintain course records, grade assignments, and submit final grades in a timely manner.
• Provide students with regular feedback on performance and be available during office hours or by appointment.
• Adhere to departmental and university policies and deadlines.
• Coordinate with course coordinators and laboratory staff as needed.

• Master's degree required.

• The preferred candidate will have a Ph.D. in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related field; previous teaching experience at the college level, especially in General or Organic Chemistry; and familiarity with laboratory safety practices and instructional technology, such as learning management systems (e.g., Canvas, Blackboard).

• May require standing for long periods of time.
• May require talking for long periods of time.
• May require carrying course materials.

• In‑person only.

Adjunct compensation is determined by education and relevant work experience. Learn more about the adjunct pay structure and the University’s approach to pay and benefits transparency.

Saint Joseph’s University may only consider applicants from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York (not including New York City zip codes), and Delaware (Delaware residents must regularly be present for over 50% of work time on an SJU campus). If an employee must relocate to meet these conditions, financial assistance may be available but is not guaranteed.

Saint Joseph’s University is a private, Catholic, Jesuit institution and we expect members of our community to be knowledgeable about – and to make a positive contribution to – our mission. Saint Joseph’s University is an equal opportunity employer that seeks to recruit, develop and retain a talented and diverse workforce. The University is committed to the diversity of its faculty and staff so that our students, our disciplines and our community as a whole can benefit from the multiple perspectives it offers.

The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. EOE

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