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Adjunct – Chemistry

The Center for Natural and Behavioral Sciences at Chestnut Hill College invites applications for the position of Adjunct Professor for the Undergraduate Chemistry Department. The applications are reviewed regularly, and positions filled as needed per semester.

Courses include General Chemistry/General Chemistry Lab, Organic Chemistry/Organic Chemistry Lab, Toxicology, Introduction to Biochemistry, Biochemistry/Biochemistry Lab and Introduction to Forensic Chemistry. Chestnut Hill College offers majors in Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Forensic Chemistry in addition to supporting degree requirements in other natural science majors at the College.

Chestnut Hill College, founded by the Sisters of Saint Joseph in 1924, is an independent, Catholic institution that strives to foster equality through education.  The mission of the College is dedicated to promoting the spiritual, academic, social, ethical, and moral development of the whole person.  The College, situated in Chestnut Hill, a charming neighborhood in Northwest Philadelphia, serves a culturally diverse student body.

Responsibilities:

  • Teach chemistry courses in support of the majors in the Center for Natural and Behavioral Sciences.
  • Contribute to departmental duties such as assessment of the major and curriculum development.
  • Perform usual duties associated with a part-time faculty appointment.

Requirements:

  • Master’s degree in chemistry or a related field. PhD preferred.
  • Prepared to teach undergraduate courses in their area of expertise.
  • Ability to work well with students from diverse backgrounds.
  • Commitment to the mission of Chestnut Hill College.

Contact Information:

Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest, areas of scholarly or clinical interest, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references via ADP Workforce Now HERE.  No phone calls, please.

If granted an interview, official graduate and undergraduate transcripts will be required.

Chestnut Hill College is an employer committed to a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion as a core value.  To foster an inclusive community and support our diverse student body, we embrace equal access. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, and encourage applications from groups historically underrepresented in higher education.  We are committed to increasing the diversity of the college community and the curriculum. 

Chestnut Hill College is an equal opportunity employer