About The Position
Lesley University's department of Natural Sciences and Mathematics is seeking a highly qualified adjunct faculty member to teach CPHYS 1308: General Chemistry I with Lab for the Fall Semester of 2026. This course is scheduled to meet on Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM and will be conducted in-person on campus. The course introduces fundamental principles of inorganic and organic chemistry, including atomic structure, periodic trends, chemical bonding, chemical reactions, and molecular structure. These concepts are explored through contemporary applications and issues such as pollution, pesticides, forensic science, pharmaceuticals, and energy technologies, with an emphasis on their implications for public policy, environmental sustainability, and human health. A required student project will foster scientific inquiry and critical analysis. The course includes both lecture and laboratory components.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Chemistry or a closely related field
- Successful experience teaching chemistry and lab courses at the undergraduate level
- Demonstrated commitment to student-centered, inclusive, and equitable teaching practices
- Experience in constructivist inquiry-based learning
- Ability to teach chemistry concepts in ways that are accessible, relevant, and engaging
- Experience using learning management systems and educational technology
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Nice To Haves
- PhD or terminal degree
- Experience supporting students with diverse academic backgrounds
Responsibilities
- Teach CPHYS 1308: General Chemistry I with Lab
- Incorporate contemporary applications and issues into the curriculum
- Emphasize implications for public policy, environmental sustainability, and human health
- Facilitate a required student project designed to foster scientific inquiry and critical analysis
- Support students with diverse academic backgrounds
- Employ student-centered, inclusive, and equitable teaching practices
- Utilize constructivist inquiry-based learning methods
- Teach chemistry concepts in accessible, relevant, and engaging ways
- Use learning management systems and educational technology to support teaching and learning
Benefits
- Governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA)
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Career Level
Mid Level
