Adjunct Faculty - Health Sciences

Job Description

This is a part-time position teaching laboratory sections for Chemistry for Health Sciences during the  academic year at Batten University. The course description is:

Integrated lecture and laboratory course that relates basic inorganic and organic chemical processes to those of biochemistry. Explores the nature of atoms and molecules in terms of simple structures and reactions, and the more complex structures of biochemical molecules and their interactions with living systems.

The adjunct instructor will teach in-person during the day or early evening. Preference will be given to candidates with a Ph.D. and demonstrated experience in teaching college level chemistry, especially chemistry for health sciences (pre-nursing students), although candidates with an M.S. or 18 graduate semester hours in Chemistry or Biochemistry will be considered. Interested candidates should send their resume/CV to the Department Chair, Dr.

Kevin Kittredge iew of applications will begin immediately.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide syllabi to students on the first day of class.
• Be on time and prepared for class sessions and grade, provide feedback, and return assignments within a reasonable time period.
• Communicate with students via office hours and email.
• Submit mid-term reports, final grades, and C- reports per guidelines provided by the University Registrar.
• Comply with FERPA regulations.
• Coordinate with Campus support services as needed to support students.

Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Chemistry or Biochemistry or M.S. with 18 graduate hours in either Chemistry or Biochemistry
• Teaching experience is preferred
• Willingness to learn and use Blackboard, the University Learning Management System.
• Strong communication skills.

This description is to be regarded as a general overview of the responsibilities required for this position. It is not intended as a contractual agreement; other related duties may be assigned.

If you found this job listing on an external site, please apply directly on the University’s career page to be considered.

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