What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct Instructor for Chemistry position at Mount Saint Mary College?
Job Title: Adjunct Instructor for Chemistry
Reports To: Chair, Natural Science
Status: Contract, Part-Time
The Division of Natural Sciences at Mount Saint Mary College (Newburgh, NY) seeks qualified individuals to teach one or more sections of Nursing Chemistry Fundamentals, beginning Fall 2026, but also with the possibility of an ongoing basis. This course introduces nursing students to the basic concepts of general, organic, and biochemistry specifically as they apply to the life sciences. The 3-hour laboratory scheduled for the course will include one hour of recitation, which incorporates problem solving and the quantitative aspects of chemical behavior, along with 2 hours of hands-on laboratory work. Previously-developed materials are available for use. This course is offered during the traditional 15-week semester schedule, from late-August through mid-December.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide support and guidance to students
- Instruct an assigned course, providing syllabi and other instructional materials
- Use of College learning management systems to deliver instruction
- Prepare and deliver course materials (lectures, labs, assignments, assessments) in alignment with departmental learning goals.
- Maintain course records, grade assignments, and submit final grades in a timely manner.
- Provide students with regular feedback on performance and be available during office hours or by appointment.
- Adhere to departmental and college policies and deadlines.
- Coordinate with course coordinators and laboratory staff as needed
Knowledge, skills, and abilities
- Must have computer skills to include knowledgeable use of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
- Show proficiency in oral and written communications with the ability to generate high-quality classroom materials.
- Demonstrate the ability to clearly and engagingly present information, lead class activities, and facilitate student learning.
- Have leadership abilities to guide students in hands-on, design, or technology management in the laboratory setting.
- Demonstrate commitment to student success and academic excellence.
Requirements
- A graduate degree in Chemistry or a related field.
- Demonstrated experience within the field of Chemistry.
Physical and Other Requirements
- May require standing for long periods of time
- May require talking for long periods of time
- May require carrying course materials
Modality:
- In-person only
Additional Materials and Procedure
- Letter summarizing your interest in and qualifications for the position.
- Official transcripts from all graduate-level institutions at which the candidate studied and/or from which the candidate obtained a degree.
- Current curriculum vitae that includes evidence of teaching experience and effectiveness, as well as courses developed and/or taught.
- Two letters of professional reference.
Compensation
$2490-3450, depending on degree and lecture/lab taught
Review of applications will begin immediately.
For information about Mount Saint Mary College, please visit www.msmc.edu. Questions about this position can be forwarded to douglas.robinson@msmc.edu, Chair – Division of Natural Sciences Program for the School of Art, Sciences, and Education.
Mount Saint Mary College is an independent liberal arts college located in New York’s scenic Hudson Valley, 60 miles north of New York City, with a strong focus on preparing students for lifelong service. The College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer with a strong commitment to diversifying its faculty and staff. Mount Saint Mary College does not discriminate in its employment, operations, programs, and services on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.