Adjunct Instructor Chemistry
Listed on 2026-07-01
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Education / Teaching
University Professor, Academic
Adjunct Instructor Chemistry
Oglethorpe University - Atlanta, GA 30319
The Oglethorpe University Chemistry Program is seeking adjunct instructors to teach General Chemistry I Lab during the Fall 2026 semester. The lab sections enroll no more than 16 students, so the learning environment is ideal for one-on-one faculty-student interactions. Applicants will be expected to foster an inclusive learning environment by engaging in and promoting diverse teaching, learning, and mentoring communities.
Laboratory courses meet for one three-hour period each week. The semester runs from August 24th to December 4th, with final exams in the following week. Final grades for the semester are due on Tuesday, December 15th. For more information about the teaching schedule, please reach out to Mariel Meier, Chair of the Division of Natural Sciences (mmeier).
Founded in 1835, Oglethorpe University is a liberal arts college that unites a close-knit campus community with the big city culture and opportunities of Atlanta, Georgia. Today, the university enrolls close to 1,400 students, representing 33 states and 31 countries, and offers students Atlanta's premiere undergraduate learning experience. Students at Oglethorpe benefit from small classes and close connections to our outstanding faculty.
Oglethorpe University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive excellence. Oglethorpe prohibits discrimination against all applicants and employees based on race; age; color; religion; national origin or ancestry; sex; sexual orientation; gender; gender identity or gender expression; marital status; pregnancy; childbirth or related medical conditions; disability; genetic information; citizenship status; veteran status; or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.
M.S. or Ph.D. in Chemistry or related field. Candidates who are ABD (all but dissertation) will also be considered. Compensation:
CHM-101L (laboratory course): $1650/section/semester
Candidates should submit a cover letter that describes previous teaching experience and experience with research-based active learning pedagogies. A current C.V. should also be included, with contact information for two references. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
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