Adjunct Instructor, Chemistry

Job Details

Job Title: Adjunct Instructor, Chemistry

Classification: Professional

Division: Academic Affairs

Department: Department of Chemistry and Physics

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports to: Professor and Chair

JOB SUMMARY:

Conducts University courses for undergraduate students by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for teaching during the AY. Teaching duties will include CHE 120L Chemistry for Health Sciences Labs
• Prepares labs for students and conducts them.
• Grades lab reports and explains the grades to the students.
• Prepares quizzes, tests, exams and conducts them.
• Other relevant duties can be assigned.

EDUCATION:

• A Ph.D. in Chemistry (completed by the time of hire).

EXPERIENCE:

• Previous experience with teaching undergraduate labs and familiarity with non-chemistry major students (Biology, Chemistry, Nursing) are advantages.
• A commitment to teaching excellence at the undergraduate level, effective oral and written communication skills.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be able to work with little or no supervision.
• Must be able to make decisions supporting the department’s mission and goals.
• Must be able to handle multiple tasks and projects and prioritize based on departmental functionality.
• Must have excellent communication skills, oral and written.
• Must have interpersonal skills, and the ability to work within a culturally diverse organization.
• Must have a high level of professional appearance and demeanor.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is primarily performed in a university campus environment and requires a flexible schedule including possible evening and weekend work. The employee is subject to inside environmental conditions, protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Moderate lifting up to 20 pounds as frequently as needed to move objects; dexterity to write and manipulate computer keyboard and mouse; ability to hear and speak clearly; and body mobility to stoop, kneel, and bend and reach.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

The application should include:

• A letter of application.
• A current curriculum vita.
• Undergraduate transcripts (unofficial copies will suffice for initial screening).
• Three references.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Other documentation may be requested.

Lincoln University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

More information about the institution is available through http://www.lincoln.edu