Adjunct Faculty, Chemistry

Position Summary

As a Christian university, Olivet Nazarene University exists to provide an education with a Christian purpose. We value diversity as a means to enrich and deepen the educational experience, both inside and outside the classroom and online. We are committed to recruit and retain mission-aligned faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds. We strive to be a more inclusive community as we seek to understand and celebrate our unique experiences and perspectives.

This is a part-time position for fall and spring semesters beginning in August and January as needed. The salary will be determined according to the candidate's educational background, teaching experience, and applicable work experience.

The adjunct teaching faculty member for chemistry instructs students in various chemistry lecture and laboratory courses including Introductory, General Chemistry, and higher level courses commensurate with the successful candidate's subfield of expertise; promotes student learning as a primary focus in the design, delivery, and evaluation of courses; creates, implements, and maintains lecture and laboratory materials; incorporates technology into both lecture and laboratory settings, as appropriate;

addresses student needs from diverse backgrounds and/or cultures; and demonstrates a commitment to helping students achieve their academic and career goals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. The successful candidate must be able to teach a range of different courses in Chemistry, but mostly lower-level courses and lab sections.

2. Supervises, instructs, and advises a diverse student population by incorporating multiple methods of instruction in classroom, lab, office settings (including office hours and review sessions).

3. Prepares for class, develops written syllabi/course materials (including lab activities).

4. Incorporates technology to enhance lecture and laboratory courses.

5. Evaluates students' progress; prepares and grades exams, quizzes; evaluates lab reports, homework, etc.

6. Enforces safety policies in lab; develops and enhances knowledge of subject matter taught.

7. Develops and gathers data for assessments; mentors' students with research projects.

8. Remains current with new trends and educational developments in chemistry through attendance at conferences, courses, workshops, etc.

9. May be required to lift up to 20 lbs.

10. May require prolonged periods of viewing a computer screen; exposure to chemicals.

11. Involvement with departmental planning but exempt from university committee work and student advising.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

Required

* A lifestyle in agreement with the ONU Statement of Mission, Faith, and Lifestyle Covenant.

* Prefer at least (1) or more years' recent experience teaching college-level introductory and general chemistry.

* Excellent written communication skills as demonstrated in a cover letter with resume detailing how you best fit the Desired Qualifications.

* Excellent oral communication skills in English as demonstrated by interview.

* Experience utilizing computerized lab data acquisition systems.

* Experience developing new and/or modifying existing curriculum.

* Expressed commitment to professional development.

* Research or laboratory experience.

Additional Information

EDUCATION

A master's or doctoral degree in Chemistry or Chemical Education is required.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Adjuncts will be paid based on their highest degree and level of course taught. The range for most undergraduate and graduate programs is $800 to $900 per credit hour.

If any questions, please contact: (update with your info)

Bruce Heyen, Ph.D.

Professor and Department Chair

Department of Engineering, Reed Hall of Science

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Only candidates who submit all required documents will be considered: resume, cover letter, statement of faith, teaching philosophy that also includes your experience teaching students from diverse backgrounds and how that shapes your pedagogy, and application questions. Applications will be accepted until position is filled.