Adjunct Instructor in Chemistry

Adjunct Instructors in the Department of Chemistry have responsibilities as instructors in undergraduate chemistry laboratory sections.

About Union University

Founded in 1823, Union University is a private, coeducational liberal arts-based university offering bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees, with a total enrollment of about 2,600. The main campus is located in Jackson, Tenn., with additional campuses in Memphis and Hendersonville. A national leader among colleges and universities in promoting a Christian worldview and a Christ-centered approach to education, Union is consistently ranked among the nation’s premier Christian universities.

Teaching responsibilities include introductory chemistry courses for science majors, courses for non-science majors, and advanced chemistry laboratory sections on the Jackson, Tennessee, campus.

Appropriate qualifications for chemistry adjunct include at least an undergraduate degree with a major or minor in chemistry plus substantial relevant laboratory experience, and knowledge of all the basic concepts encountered in undergraduate chemistry courses. Candidate must be able to relate well to students, be able to clearly explain topics to be encountered in the courses to be taught, have a good working knowledge of common laboratory equipment, statistics to the chemical sciences, and a broad understanding of basic chemical principles.

The work performed by this position is of a general office and classroom nature. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to perform the following:

• Speaking and hearing ability to sufficiently communicate in person or over the telephone.
• Walk from office to the classroom and from one campus office to another office/building on campus.
• Spend extended periods of time sitting and standing with occasional instances of bending and stooping. Classroom and laboratory settings require periods of standing and sitting for the duration of class (1 to 3 hours).
• Ability to lift and carry files and materials, handle various types of media and equipment, occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, unless otherwise specified.
• Have adequate vision, hearing, and manual dexterity to read words and numbers and interact with people in person, on the phone, through a computer, and in writing. Requires the ability to identify, observe, and assess visual color discrimination and depth perception.
• Ability to reach with hands and arms; use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls (e.g. mouse, keyboard, telephone, lab equipment). Sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment.

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