What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct Faculty, Chemistry position at Prairie State College?
Posting Details
Posting Details
Posting Number
Fac0439P
Classification
Adjunct
Position Number
Position Title
Adjunct Faculty, Chemistry
Position Type
Adjunct Faculty
Status of Position
Adjunct Faculty
Union
Adjunct
Position Summary
Introductory Chemistry (Chem 105) is the one semester Introductory Chemistry course geared toward our non-majors and health professions students. The lecture will have a maximum of 22 students and each lab is capped at 22 students.
The course meets from 1/12/2026 – 5/14/2026.
M/W 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM (lecture)
1/12/2026 – 5/14/2026
M 6:00 PM – 8:50 PM (lab)
1/12/2026 – 5/14/2026
Reporting Relationship
Essential Responsibilities
Other Duties and Responsibilities
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
Master's degree or higher in Chemistry or a closely related field
OR a Master's degree or higher in any field with at least 18 credit hours of graduate level Chemistry coursework.
Excellent analytical skills.
Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
Experience using technology in the classroom.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree or higher in Chemistry with college teaching experience, especially at a community college.
Interest in collaborating with colleagues in a small physical science department that offers a broad range of courses.
Experience working with culturally and intellectually diverse students.
Ability to use diverse teaching methods, including computer technology and online learning management systems like Desire2Learn.
Interest in developing and teaching hybrid and online courses.
Experience using and maintaining chemical instrumentation, equipment, and materials.
Interest in pedagogy and familiarity with outcomes assessment.
Ability to teach Organic Chemistry is a plus.
Graduate work beyond the Master's degree with research experience.
Anticipated Work Hours and Days
Salary
Commiserate with PSC Adjunct scale
Benefits
N/A
Posting Date
12/18/2025
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
All applications must be submitted electronically on our website.