Adjunct Instructor, Chemistry

About the role

The School of Sciences & Humanities at Wentworth Institute of Technology seeks multiple adjunct faculty to teach lectures and labs for the upcoming academic year. The chemistry courses include Chemistry of the Built Environment (for Construction Management students), as well as General Chemistry I and II and Organic Chemistry.

Essential job functions

• Preparing a syllabus for the course and distributing the syllabus to the students, based on recommendation of the School of Sciences and Humanities and the provost office
• Teaching lectures and/or labs of sciences courses in collaboration with the course coordinator
• Preparing quizzes, labs and exams.
• Grading assignments and exams in a timely manner
• Meeting students during office hours outside of class as required.

Required qualifications

• Masters in Chemistry or an appropriate related field.
• 1-3 years as a primary course instructor at the college/university level

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in Chemistry or an appropriate related field.
• demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in interpersonal and large group settings
• experience using engaged student approaches in the classroom
• demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

Additional information

Review of applications will begin on July 15, 2025, but applications received after that date may be considered until the position is filled.

• a cover letter, specifically describing how your experience matches the qualifications, and how it prepared you for the essential functions and responsibilities identified in this position description.
• a current curriculum vitae or resume.

Position Details

At this time, the university is unable to sponsor applicants for H-1B visas.

Adjunct faculty compensation varies based on instructional mode (lecture or lab), number of course credits, and program. The minimum adjunct rate is $1,365 per credit.

Compensation and Benefits

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