What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct of Chemistry position at Albright College?
Position Summary:
Albright College’s Chemistry program in the Division of Natural Sciences seeks applications for adjunct faculty to teach laboratory. Successful candidates will teach a section of General Chemistry I and/or Organic Chemistry I laboratory for Fall 2026, and opportunities exist for future teaching. Laboratory sections are in-person for 3.5 hours on the Albright campus in Reading, PA. The laboratory curriculum is shared across all sections of the laboratory course, including common learning objectives, procedures, safety protocols, and grading procedures.
The successful candidate will join a dynamic department committed to excellence in teaching and will support the College’s mission of enabling students to live their best lives, now and in the future. The College is consistently named as a top performer in social mobility and in return on investment.
Required Qualification:
- MS or PhD in chemistry, biochemistry, or a related field.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with teaching undergraduate students and/or assisting with laboratories.
- Experience with a learning management system such as Brightspace.
Essential Job Duties
A successful candidate will:
- Provide background for laboratory experiments to General Chemistry and/or Organic Chemistry laboratory sections, ensuring students grasp fundamental concepts and develop essential laboratory skills.
- Aid students during laboratory sessions.
- Maintain and organize laboratory equipment and supplies.
- Evaluate student performance with timely and constructive feedback using common evaluation procedures across sections.
- Enforce laboratory safety protocols and hazardous waste procedures.
- Respond to student questions during office hours and by email throughout the semester.
For further information, contact the Chair of the Natural Sciences, Dr. Ian Rhile at irhile@albright.edu.
Candidates should submit the following materials:
- Cover letter addressing qualifications
- Curriculum vitae or resume
- The names and contact information for two references
Review of applications for the position will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Interested applicants should complete an application by clicking “Apply Now.” Optional documents may be submitted such as evidence of education or previous teaching effectiveness.