"Adjunct, Chemistry"

Category: Faculty

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Department: Chemistry

Locations: Syracuse, NY

Posted: Apr 11, 2024

Closes: Open Until Filled

Type: Part-time

Position ID: 174655

About LeMoyne College:

Le Moyne College, located in Syracuse, N.Y., is an independent college established by the Jesuits in 1946 to provide students with a values-based, comprehensive academic program designed to foster intellectual excellence and preparation for a life of leadership and service. Today, Le Moyne has evolved into a nationally acclaimed college of liberal arts and sciences that draws students from across the U.S. and abroad.

Our Mission:

Le Moyne College is a diverse learning community that strives for academic excellence in the Catholic and Jesuit tradition through its comprehensive programs rooted in the liberal arts and sciences. Its emphasis is on education of the whole person and on the search for meaning and value as integral parts of the intellectual life. Le Moyne College seeks to prepare its members for leadership and service in their personal and professional lives to promote a more just society.

Le Moyne College aims to advance the values of diversity and inclusiveness at the college. To do this, Le Moyne seeks scholars and professionals who bring innovation, creativity, and impact to the campus, and who bring greater depth, breadth, and diversity to our campus community.

Job Description:

The Department of Chemistry invites applications for adjunct professors to teach in-person chemistry courses (lecture and/or lab) in general chemistry and organic chemistry.

Responsibilities:

Lecture courses: Developing and/or updating a course syllabus; using the designated course text and online homework / skills assessment tools.

Lab courses: Using the designated lab manual. The labs will be set-up by the lab manager.

All courses:

• Preparing instructional materials and delivering content that meets the expected learning outcomes.
• Maintaining regularly scheduled office hours of at least one hour per week.
• Meeting all scheduled class periods. If you are unable to meet your class due to illness or emergency, you must notify the department chair of your absence and of your plan to cover the class.
• Grading student assignments in a timely manner.
• Submitting completed mid-semester progress reports and final grades according to college guidelines.

Requirements:

• Advanced degree in chemistry, biochemistry, or related discipline. 
• Experience teaching at the undergraduate level is preferred.

Additional Information:

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion job expectations for all Le Moyne College employees:  

Demonstrates commitment to promoting a more diverse, inclusive and equitable work environment by supporting the diversity, equity, and inclusion goals of the employee's unit.

Regularly participates in professional development opportunities to become more aware of DEI issues and to consider ways in which their work can be expanded to honor and incorporate the diversity of our community.

Works to neutralize institutional bias by analyzing the policies and procedures of their unit and making suggestions to remove barriers for historically underserved people.

Promotes open communication across Le Moyne's community in order to create an inclusive environment, and understanding of others backgrounds, ideas, and perspectives.

Pay Range: 1,084 to $1,435 per credit hour

Equal Employment Opportunity

Le Moyne College is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship & immigration or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Le Moyne makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. 

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position please click the 'Apply Now' button and submit the required materials for

consideration:

• Cover letter outlining your interest in teaching
• Curriculum Vitae
• Contact information for 3 professional references

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.