Temporary, Part-Time Faculty Position in Chemistry

Job Summary

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania enrolls approximately 7,500 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs. Located in a charming rural setting in Kutztown, Pennsylvania, the University is just a 20-minute drive from the metropolitan areas of Allentown/Bethlehem and Reading, and about an hour from the Philadelphia metropolitan area. The University seeks to hire employees with experience working with diverse populations.

The Department of Physical Sciences at Kutztown University invites applications for a one-semester (Fall 2026), quarter-time position to teach a cell biology technology course beginning August 2026. The course is laboratory-intensive and includes hands-on experiments in mammalian cell culture, cell microscopy, cell transfection, and cell flow cytometry. The course will be taught in the evening. In accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement, performance review and evaluation of faculty is based on effective teaching and fulfillment of professional responsibilities; continuing scholarly/professional growth; and service.

Minimum Qualifications

A minimum master's degree in cell biology or a related field and two years of college-level teaching experience, or equivalent, are required.

Preferred Qualifications

A Ph.D. degree in cell biology or related field is preferred.

Supplemental Information

Successful interview and demonstration of relevant ability are required along with a commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching. Applicants should submit the following materials through NeoEd: a cover letter, curriculum vitae, graduate and undergraduate transcripts, contact information for three references, and a brief statement of teaching philosophy. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.