Adjunct - Chemistry Lecture & Lab Instructors (On Campus Applicant Pool)

Job Details

Job Type Part-Time
Job Number 00951
Division Adjunct
Closing Date 6/5/2027 11:59 PM Eastern
Opening Date 06/05/2026
Academic Year Math & Sci (1166)
Location 1 College Circle, Bangor, ME
Department Math & Sci (1166)

Description

The College of Science and Humanities at Husson University invites applications for a part-time adjunct faculty pool in Chemistry. This posting will remain open for up to one year to build a pool of qualified candidates who may be considered for future teaching opportunities as departmental needs arise.

The Chemistry courses support students general education in the areas of lab science and upper-level courses for programs in healthcare professions, pre-medicine, biochemistry, and related fields.

We seek educators who are committed to student-centered teaching and helping students develop scientific knowledge, laboratory skills, critical thinking abilities, and an appreciation for the role of chemistry in understanding the natural world.

Assignments may include day or evening courses and are expected to be delivered on Husson University's Bangor campus.

Example of Duties

Adjunct instructors in Chemistry may be considered to teach lecture and laboratory courses in the following areas:

1. General Chemistry I and II - Foundational courses covering chemical principles, atomic and molecular structure, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, thermodynamics, kinetics, equilibrium, and laboratory techniques.
2. Organic Chemistry - Courses examining the structure, properties, reactions, and synthesis of carbon-containing compounds, including laboratory applications and techniques.
3. Biochemistry - Courses exploring the chemical processes of living systems, including proteins, nucleic acids, metabolism, enzyme function, and molecular biology.
4. Inorganic Chemistry - Courses focused on the structure, properties, and reactivity of inorganic compounds, including coordination chemistry, bonding theory, and materials applications.
5. Chemistry for Health Sciences - Courses designed for students in healthcare and allied health programs, emphasizing chemical principles relevant to human health and biological systems.

Additional teaching opportunities may arise within the Chemistry curriculum. Applicants are encouraged to indicate areas of expertise, teaching interests, laboratory experience, and any specialized areas of chemistry.

Qualifications

• An earned Master's degree in Chemistry or a closely related discipline is required.
• A PhD or other terminal degree in Chemistry or a related field is preferred.
• Successful college-level teaching experience is preferred.
• Experience teaching laboratory courses and supervising student laboratory work is desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate scientific concepts effectively to undergraduate students.
• Commitment to providing engaging, inclusive, and student-centered instruction.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty to support common course objectives, assessment practices, and student success initiatives.