Lecturer (Part-time) in Chemistry and Biochemistry

Posting DetailsPosition Information Job TitleLecturer (Part-time) in Chemistry and BiochemistryRankAdjunct InstructorTenure InformationNon-Tenure TrackSummaryThe Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry seeks a part-time, adjunct instructor to teach one section of Organic Chemistry II lab during the spring 2027 semester (January 20 - May 14, 2027). This course is a continuation of Organic Chemistry I Laboratory and serves as a core laboratory requirement for Chemistry, Biology, Cell and Molecular Biology, and Health Professional Program students. The instructor will lead pre-lab lectures, supervise laboratory experiments, guide students in organic synthesis and spectroscopic analysis techniques, and grade student coursework. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Duties and ResponsibilitiesLaboratory Instruction & Supervision: Conduct weekly pre-lab lectures and supervise teaching assistants and students during in-person laboratory sessions. Safety & Chemical Hygiene Enforcement: Enforce strict adherence to safety rules, proper chemical hygiene, fume hood utilization, and mandatory goggle and lab coat policies at all times. Technique & Reaction Guidance: Instruct students on standard organic lab techniques including synthesis, isolation, purification, and error analysis. Spectroscopy Integration: Teach and evaluate student understanding of Infrared (IR), Nuclear Magnetic Resonance ( NMR), Ultraviolet-Visible (UV) spectroscopy, and Mass Spectrometry (MS). Curriculum Execution: Lead experiments covering Grignard synthesis, Diels- Alder reactions, Electrophilic/Nucleophilic Aromatic Substitution, Fischer Esterification, and Aldol Condensations. Grading & Assessment: Supervise teaching assistants in grading pre-lab assignments, digital laboratory notebook pages, formal written lab reports, and spectroscopy quizzes based on provided rubrics. Instructors will grade subjective portions of assignments. Student Support & Office Hours: Maintain regular office hours or availability by appointment to assist students with course concepts, calculations, and report formatting. Course Coordination: Coordinate with lead course faculty and teaching assistants regarding assignment grading consistency and laboratory checkout procedures. Conduct live classes on campus as outlined in the above summary, in addition to holding a minimum of two hours per week of office hours. Use the Canvas learning management system to organize course information.