Part-Time Faculty, Chemistry

Job Details

Position Title:
Part-Time Faculty, Physics

Department/School:
School of Science

Salary/Pay Rate:
$1,270 per 1 credit with upward adjustment for years of service at Marist University. Pay may vary depending on credits pertaining to online, graduate, music, or lab courses.

Job Summary:
The Department of Chemistry is seeking applicants for multiple instructional positions for the upcoming term:
• General Chemistry I Lab Instructor(s): In-person instruction during the day on Thursdays or Fridays.
• Lecturer – Introduction to Chemistry: Lecture course meeting Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:00–6:15 pm.
Teaching responsibilities include explaining chemistry concepts, facilitating student learning, grading assignments, and maintaining effective communication with students. Instructors are also expected to maintain an active online presence through the learning management system (Brightspace), including posting announcements, grading online assignments, and keeping the gradebook up to date.

Minimum Qualifications:
Masters degree in Chemistry or related field

Essential Functions:
• Communicate effectively with students in written and oral formats
• Explain chemistry concepts clearly in a classroom or laboratory setting
• Facilitate student learning in an inclusive environment
• Grade assignments and provide timely feedback
• Maintain course materials and records in Brightspace

Preferred Qualifications:
Ph. D. in Chemistry or related field

Required Application Documents:
Resume, Cover Letter, & Contact Information of 3 Professional References

About the Department/School:
The School of Science combines scientific principles with practice through the application of knowledge, scientific literacy, and research. Students interested in the natural, physical, and health sciences have access to top facilities, as well as opportunities for internships, clinical rotations, and hands-on research. Working with dedicated faculty members, students gain the skills required to obtain prestigious awards, placement in top graduate schools, or careers in leading companies.

About Marist University:
Founded in 1929, Marist is a comprehensive, independent four-year institution whose signature educational approach blends the liberal arts with pre-professional studies and emphasizes experiential learning to enrich classroom instruction. With campuses in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., and Florence, Italy, plus over 70 programs offering a variety of international study, Marist is a portal to the world and is devoted to nurturing a welcoming, inclusive community. Through six schools offering almost 50 majors, Marist cultivates the intellectual growth and well-being of its more than 6,000 undergraduate and graduate students and encourages them to color outside traditional academic lines as they pursue coursework and personal experiences that provide valuable occupational expertise and reflect their individual passions. Marist has been acclaimed a top institution in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, the Wall Street Journal/College Pulse, Princeton Review, and others. To learn more, please visit https://www.marist.edu/about

Type of Position:
Part-time

Classification:
Faculty (Part-Time)

Work Schedule:
Schedules vary by position.
• General Chemistry I Lab Instructor(s): In-person during the day on Thursdays or Fridays
• Lecturer – Introduction to Chemistry: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:00–6:15 pm

Location:
Marist University Main Campus

Number of Position Openings:
Mulitple

Equal Employment Statement:
Marist University is committed to creating an inclusive workforce on our campus by ensuring that barriers to equal employment opportunity and upward mobility do not exist here. To this end, the University will strive to achieve the full and fair participation of all members of the Marist community.
Equal opportunity means employment, development, and promotion of individuals without consideration of race, color, disability, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, or veteran status unless there is a bona fide occupational requirement which excludes persons in one of these protected groups. The University will review its employment policies and procedures to ensure that barriers which may unnecessarily exclude protected groups are identified and eliminated. The University will also explore alternative approaches if any policy or practice is found to have a negative impact on protected groups.
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Advertised: May 04, 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: August 21, 2026 Eastern Daylight Time