About this role
Job title: Adjunct Laboratory Instructor, Chemistry
About the Role Washington Adventist University seeks adjunct Laboratory Instructors to support the Chemistry portion of the Biology and Chemistry Department. The roles involve teaching afternoon chemistry laboratory courses on a part-time basis, with responsibilities including lab instruction, safety, and equipment maintenance. Positions will be filled from the pool based on enrollment needs.
What You'll Do
- Teach laboratory content for majors and non-majors chemistry courses.
- Engage in the selection of textbook and other teaching aids necessary to the instruction of laboratory courses.
- Able to teach students the application of techniques used in analytical and biological chemistry, during a single laboratory session or during small laboratory projects.
- Supervise and maintain laboratories and equipment.
- Supervise lab safety during laboratory sessions, preparation, and clean-up.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical Sciences (Chemistry or Biochemistry) from an accredited college or university.
- Experience with some analytical techniques (i.e. FTIR and X-ray spectroscopy, NMR applications, HPLC, mass spectrometry, crystallization, protein purification, molecular biology and calorimetry).
- Ability to communicate and work with a diverse population of students both in and outside the classroom.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Prior college or university laboratory teaching experience preferred.
- Knowledge of, and commitment to, the university’s philosophy and mission.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary range: $700/1-credit laboratory course.
- Equal Opportunity Employer; WAU complies with applicable laws.