Part-time Lecturer Pool, Schmid College of Science and Technology

Chapman University:
Faculty Affairs:
Schmid College of Science and Technology Location

Orange, CA

Sep 21, 2026

$48.24 per hour

Schmid College of Science and Technology at Chapman University seeks applications for its Part-Time Lecturer Pool for potential teaching opportunities in the following disciplines:

• Biological Sciences
• Environmental Science & Policy
• Food Science
• Mathematics
• Philosophy
• Physics

Appointments from the part-time pool are temporary and often made just prior to the start of the academic term, so applicants must be available at times on very short notice. Fall contracts begin in mid-August and end late-December;
Spring contracts begin in mid-January and end mid‑May. Opportunities for teaching during the Summer and Interterm Sessions may also be available.
Chapman University is a nationally-ranked institution offering traditional undergraduate and graduate programs in the heart of Orange County, one of Southern California’s most diverse and vibrant regions. The University achieved R2 status in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, a distinction held by just 10 percent of all U.S. universities and is ranked as #110 among Best National Universities by US News and World Report (2026).

Our faculty include academic leaders who excel in research, publishing, and world-class teaching in our 11 schools and colleges, including the Schmid College of Science and Technology. Dedicated to forward-looking, personalized education, we create an environment for unlimited achievement by both our students and faculty. More information about Chapman University is available pman.edu .

Schmid College of Science and Technology (SCST) embodies Chapman’s mission of providing students with personalized educational experiences by fostering an outstanding community of teacher-scholars across a broad range of undergraduate and graduate programs. Schmid College has a new 140,000 sq ft home, the Keck Center for Science and Engineering, alongside the newly founded Dale

E. and Sarah Ann Fowler School of Engineering. More information about the Schmid College of Science and Technology is available at http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). .

Key Responsibilities:

• Teach one or two lab or lecture courses during the term.
• Maintain regular office hours, attend instructor meetings and orientations as required.

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in the subject area being taught.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively orally and in writing.
• Strong commitment to student learning, quality teaching, and student excellence.
• Ability to teach in-person on our campus in Orange, CA.

Preferred qualifications:

• Graduate level degree from an accredited institution in the subject area being taught.
• Demonstrated experience in teaching at the undergraduate level, or relevant field experience.

This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, includingconfidential letters of recommendation, free of charge.

Chapman University is an equal opportunity employer that provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of their protected characteristics. All qualified applicants and employees are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.