What are the responsibilities and job description for the Organic Chemistry Adjunct position at Clarke University?
Clarke University is seeking applications for an adjunct faculty position to teach Organic Chemistry I and II with labs (7 contact hours/week) for upper-level science students beginning August 2026. The position requires a master's degree or a doctorate in chemistry or a related science area. Candidates who are ABD will be considered. If hired, the instructor will be expected to teach face-to-face on the Clarke University campus in Dubuque, IA.
Organic Chemistry I and lab are taught in the Fall semester. Organic Chemistry II and lab are taught in the Spring and are the second half of the two-semester sequence. This sequence of courses is offered by the chemistry program and serves as a required course for the biology and chemistry programs.
To apply, please upload the following documents online at http://clarke.applicantpool.com: letter of interest, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, unofficial transcripts from the highest graduate degree earned, and the contact information for three (3) people to serve as a reference. In addition, confidential reference letters may be emailed to HRLetters@clarke.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately.
Clarke University is committed to fostering a welcoming campus community that celebrates each person's unique contributions and promotes an inclusive learning environment. Accordingly, Clarke University does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.
Organic Chemistry I and lab are taught in the Fall semester. Organic Chemistry II and lab are taught in the Spring and are the second half of the two-semester sequence. This sequence of courses is offered by the chemistry program and serves as a required course for the biology and chemistry programs.
To apply, please upload the following documents online at http://clarke.applicantpool.com: letter of interest, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, unofficial transcripts from the highest graduate degree earned, and the contact information for three (3) people to serve as a reference. In addition, confidential reference letters may be emailed to HRLetters@clarke.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately.
Clarke University is committed to fostering a welcoming campus community that celebrates each person's unique contributions and promotes an inclusive learning environment. Accordingly, Clarke University does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.