Adjunct Instructor, Chemistry & Biochemistry

Messiah University • Mechanicsburg, PA

17h • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Messiah University hires adjunct instructors on a per-load-unit basis for a given semester or term. Contracted responsibilities are centered on course delivery and may include mentoring or coaching, preparation, teaching, grading, and office hours. Depending on departmental needs, a position may also include advising, course development, or other departmental responsibilities.

The department offers B.A. and B.S. degrees in Biochemistry and Chemistry, as well as a B.A. in Chemistry with Pennsylvania Teaching Certification. Its courses serve students in chemistry, biochemistry, biology, engineering, nutrition, nursing, pre-physical therapy, athletic training, and elementary education programs. Courses include laboratory components.

Adjunct instructors teach undergraduate classes as needed. Courses typically meet face to face for 2.5 hours per week over 15 weeks, in either three 50-minute lectures or two 75-minute lectures. Scheduling may be adjustable, but classes typically occur between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Responsibilities specific to each class or laboratory are communicated individually.

Messiah University selects educators for their Christian commitment and teaching ability. Candidates should articulate the importance of diversity and inclusive excellence to them as people of faith and professionals, and explain how they would advance the university’s vision through teaching and learning, research, institutional service, and public engagement.

Requirements

• Advanced degree or significant experience in the area relevant to the course being taught.
• Evidence of potential for strong classroom teaching and positive student interaction and mentorship.
• Christian commitment.
• Articulate why diversity and inclusive excellence matter personally as a person of faith and professionally.
• Explain how they would contribute to advancing diversity and inclusive excellence through teaching and learning, research, institutional service, and public engagement.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate classes on an as-needed basis.
• Create and maintain a course page in the Canvas LMS structure.
• Design and grade assessments of student learning.
• Respond to students in a timely manner through weekly office hours and/or email.
• Perform course-delivery activities such as mentoring or coaching, preparation, teaching, grading, and office hours.
• In some instances, provide advising, course development, or meet other departmental needs.
• Carry out class- or laboratory-specific responsibilities communicated on an individual basis.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level