Chemistry Adjunct Instructor

Position

Chemistry Adjunct Instructor – Concordia University, Nebraska (Seward, NE)

Concordia University of the Lutheran Church‑Missouri Synod seeks a part‑time adjunct instructor to teach in‑person chemistry courses. The role includes laboratory and lecture teaching, curriculum support, and student mentorship.

Teach laboratory sections in introductory, general, and/or organic chemistry. Select lecture sections may also be available. Classes are face‑to‑face, primarily during the regular school day.

• Teach laboratory sections in introductory, general, and/or organic chemistry.
• Teach lecture sections in introductory and/or general chemistry (as needed).
• Collaborate with department chair to maintain curriculum integrity.
• Facilitate course content in accordance with stated objectives and teaching models.
• Maintain high standards of excellence in face‑to‑face formats.
• Model professional interactions and serve as a role model for students.
• Facilitate individual and group learning goals.
• Demonstrate competency of theoretical knowledge in area(s) of expertise.
• Assess, evaluate, and monitor student progress.
• Provide timely feedback to students.
• Record and maintain accurate class records.
• Participate in course content meetings as available.
• Provide the department chair with ongoing data related to student performance.
• Demonstrate behaviors consistent with a practicing professional.

• Ability to establish working relationships with students, peers, faculty, admin staff, and the community.
• Successful and innovative teaching experience.
• Ability to use technology to support all aspects of teaching.
• Active Christian; preference given to Lutheran Church‑Missouri Synod members.

• Master’s degree in chemistry or a closely related field.
• College‑level teaching experience preferred.
• Professional experience in the subject area preferred.

• Courses taught during Fall 2025 and/or Spring 2026 semesters; contract may be renewed.
• Lab sections meet once a week for 1 or 3 hours; lecture sections 2–3 times per week.
• Additional time for preparation, grading, and student questions expected.

• Values and beliefs aligned with the Lutheran Church‑Missouri Synod.
• Committed to an encouraging, team‑based, Christian university environment.
• Demonstrate character qualities of enthusiasm, courtesy, flexibility, integrity, gratitude, kindness, self‑control, perseverance, and punctuality.
• Professional and courteous in dealing with students, families, faculty, staff, and the general public.

• Complete an application.
• Attach a curriculum vitae/resume.
• Attach a brief statement of educational philosophy.
• Attach copies of academic transcripts for degrees received; official transcripts required upon hire.

• Must be at least 19 years of age to apply.