Part-time Lecturer Pool, Schmid College of Science and Technology, 2026-2027
About The Position
Schmid College of Science and Technology at Chapman University seeks applications for its Part-Time Lecturer Pool for potential teaching opportunities in the following disciplines: Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Environmental Science & Policy, Food Science, Mathematics, Philosophy, Physics. Appointments from the part-time pool are temporary and often made just prior to the start of the academic term, so applicants must be available at times on very short notice. Fall contracts begin in mid-August and end late-December; Spring contracts begin in mid-January and end mid-May. Opportunities for teaching during the Summer and Interterm Sessions may also be available. Chapman University is a nationally-ranked institution offering traditional undergraduate and graduate programs in the heart of Orange County, one of Southern California’s most diverse and vibrant regions. The University achieved R2 status in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, a distinction held by just 10 percent of all U.S. universities and is ranked as #110 among Best National Universities by US News and World Report (2026). Our faculty include academic leaders who excel in research, publishing, and world-class teaching in our 11 schools and colleges, including the Schmid College of Science and Technology. Dedicated to forward-looking, personalized education, we create an environment for unlimited achievement by both our students and faculty. More information about Chapman University is available at www.chapman.edu. Schmid College of Science and Technology (SCST) embodies Chapman’s mission of providing students with personalized educational experiences by fostering an outstanding community of teacher-scholars across a broad range of undergraduate and graduate programs. Schmid College has a new 140,000 sq ft home, the Keck Center for Science and Engineering, alongside the newly founded Dale E. and Sarah Ann Fowler School of Engineering. More information about the Schmid College of Science and Technology is available at http://www.chapman.edu/science.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in the subject area being taught.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively orally and in writing.
- Strong commitment to student learning, quality teaching, and student excellence.
- Ability to teach in-person on our campus in Orange, CA.
Nice To Haves
- Graduate level degree from an accredited institution in the subject area being taught.
- Demonstrated experience in teaching at the undergraduate level, or relevant field experience.
Responsibilities
- Teach one or two lab or lecture courses during the term.
- Maintain regular office hours, attend instructor meetings and orientations as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
