Chemistry Adjunct Faculty Lecture & Lab; Evening Courses - General Chemistry, Organic Chemistr

Chemistry Adjunct Faculty Lecture & Lab (EVENING COURSES) – General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Chemistry of Forensic Science – Summer 2026

Campus:
Cranford, Elizabeth, Plainfield

Position type:
Part‑time adjunct (temporary, regular or grant)

• Faculty member shall be teaching courses as assigned.
• Must possess willingness to teach in person and/or be certified to teach online.
• Teaches assigned courses in accordance with the description published in the catalog and the approved course syllabus, in accordance with the schedule of classes and incorporating interactive approaches, technologies and methods when possible.
• Incorporates an appreciation of diverse lifestyles, cultures and national perspectives into courses.
• Incorporates the use of the library into courses, uses writing as an instructional method, and utilizes computing and other academic technologies in courses when possible.
• Meets all scheduled class meetings.
• Advises Division Dean/Assistant Dean of absences in a timely manner.
• Maintains accurate grade and attendance records for students enrolled in classes and submits required reports to Dean/Assistant Dean or Student Records Office.
• Submits grades per published deadline.
• Participates in assessment of learning outcomes and demonstrates the use of the results of these assessments in course planning.
• Plans in advance to ensure availability of supplies, textbooks, and classroom equipment requisite to successful teaching of assigned classes.
• Submits progress reports on students for counseling, athletic oversight, and record keeping purposes and discusses with counselors and other appropriate personnel any problems of students which may require special attention.
• Adheres to College policies and procedures.
• Provides out‑of‑class interaction with students.

• Master’s Degree in the discipline required unless otherwise specified.
• Some teaching experience is required.
• Unofficial college transcripts must be submitted prior to interview; additional official transcripts must be submitted to Human Resources upon hire.

• Teaching experience at the community college level.

• Certification or license as needed and appropriate.
• Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduates.
• Willingness to use alternative educational delivery systems and instructional techniques.
• Commitment to incorporate library, computers, writing and culturally diverse perspective into the curriculum.
• Knowledge of competency‑based education.
• Commitment to providing out‑of‑class interaction with students.
• Fundamental competency in the use of information technology.
• Commitment to continued assessment of the teaching‑learning process and its outcomes.
• Commitment to continual professional growth and development.
• Demonstrated mastery of subject matter of discipline.

• Position’s duties are normally performed in a typical interior residence work environment.
• Some physical effort required; occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds.
• No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
• Some travel required.

Part‑time. Employee must establish primary residency in New Jersey within one year of appointment unless an exemption applies.

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