Job Type: Contract

Description:  Lourdes University invites applicants for adjunct faculty (a part-time position without benefits) in the Department of Chemistry and Physical Sciences.  In particular, we seek an engaging lab instructor to teach introductory labs in general chemistry and pre-nursing chemistry for the spring of 2024.  This employment may continue in the next academic year depending on course availability and job performance.  

Essential Functions:

• Deliver in-person lab instruction that ensures the curriculum design is consistent with best practices, safety protocols, and industry standards.

• Present a dynamic classroom presence.

• Assist with assessment as needed by the department.  

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work with traditional students as well as adult learners.

• Evidence of excellence in teaching and/or demonstrated experience in Chemistry in a professional role

• Commitment to working with a diverse student, faculty, and staff population.

•  Master’s degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering; or a master’s degree in a related field with 18 hours of graduate coursework in Chemistry; or ABD in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering with active progress toward degree completion and at least 36 credit hours of graduate course work in Chemistry.

• Evidence of effective teaching at the college level.