Part Time​/Adjunct Faculty: Chemistry

About Harrisburg University:

Harrisburg University offers an applied science and technology education for students who want a degree and a dedicated pathway to a career. Its focus is to educate career-minded individuals in the areas of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM careers), giving them the tools to succeed, while helping to shape their communities, locally and beyond. Our goal is to help stimulate economic growth in our region by establishing a STEM educated workforce - a necessary resource in today's economy.

Mission:

The Harrisburg University of Science and Technology offers innovative academic and research programs in science and technology that respond to local and global needs. The institution fosters a diverse community of learners, provides access and support to students who want to pursue a career in science and technology, and supports business creation and economic development.

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- HU seeks a part-time/adjunct faculty member to teach our undergraduate General Chemistry lectures and labs course for this upcoming Fall 2020 semester, and beyond.

CHEM 151 General Chemistry I Lecture

Description:

This course provides a general introduction to atoms and molecules, stoichiometry, states of matter, solutions, reactions, kinetics and equilibrium which serve as a prerequisite for advanced courses.

CHEM 152 General Chemistry I Laboratory

Description:

Companion laboratory component that illustrates the general introduction to atoms and molecules, stoichiometry, states of matter, solutions, reactions, kinetics and equilibrium which serve as a prerequisite for advanced courses.

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- About the INSC program at HU:

The ABET-accredited B.S. in Computer and Information Science program at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology focuses on the science behind the coolest gadgets and gear on the market. It involves the skeletons of today's most powerful websites, and is the root of tomorrow's most rewarding careers. Technology at Harrisburg University is more than just computer screens and keyboards. It's a hands-on study of the complex information systems and peripherals that power our world and shape our future.

All CISC undergraduate students will complete the CISC program core courses. The core courses are the program required courses and all students, regardless of their plan of study, should successfully complete all these courses. Then, students work with their academic advisors to craft an appropriate program of study which provides personal training in subject and skill areas that align with their career goals, interests, and personal strengths.

Accredited by ABET, our curriculum does not limit the students to a pre-defined set of concentration courses, however, a CISC student must successfully complete 15 credit hours of CISC 300 and 400-level courses with a minimum of 6 credits of 400-level courses to graduate. The offerings of the CISC program provide the students with opportunities to deepen their skills and knowledge of cognate areas in Cyber Security, Artificial Intelligence, and Software Engineering.

Qualifications:

Interested candidates should provide evidence of experience in teaching kinesthetic learners, instructional development, and assessment. Prior industry experience preferred.

Harrisburg University requires dedicated professionals who have the experience and desire to work in an active and collaborative environment that stresses high quality service delivery, entrepreneurial spirit, and close contact with a diverse group of internal and external constituents. HU is committed to the support and encouragement of a multicultural environment and seeks candidates who can make a positive contribution in delivering the HU Mission.

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Harrisburg University
- At a Glance:

* Only science and technology-focused comprehensive university between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh

* Private, non-sectarian, nonprofit, urban, teaching university

* Located in the city of Harrisburg

* Incorporated in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania:
December 12, 2001

* Chartered by Pennsylvania Department of

Education:

January 20, 2005

* Inaugural class arrived August 29, 2005

* Accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, June 22, 2009

* 350 full- and part-time employees

* Signature 16-story, $73 million, state-of-the-art Academic Center

Student Population:

* The University's total student enrollment for undergraduate and graduate degree seeking students: 6,300 as of May 1, 2019

* Undergraduate Student Body: 51% female, 55% minority

* 98% of our students demonstrate financial need

* Ranked in top 20 of US News & World Report's ethnic diversity category for Best National Liberal Arts Colleges

* HU places 92% of its graduates in family-sustaining careers in their fields of study within six months of graduation

* HU undergraduate student average debt upon graduating is $7,000 less than the national average student education…