What are the responsibilities and job description for the Organic Chemistry Adjunct position at Saint Elizabeth University?
Organic Chemistry Adjunct
Conveniently located in Morris County with easy access to Routes 287, 280, 80, 10, 24, and the Convent Station train station, Saint Elizabeth University which was established in 1899 by the Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth resides on 150 acres of picturesque rolling hills and lush woodlands. The University offers a quality education in the Catholic liberal arts tradition for students of diverse ages, backgrounds, and cultures.
Diversity and Inclusion Statement:
Founded by the Sisters of Charity in 1899, Saint Elizabeth University (SEU) is a community of learning in the Catholic liberal arts tradition for students of diverse ages, backgrounds, and cultures. SEU is devoted to providing educational and career training opportunities to traditionally underserved communities and is characterized by small class sizes and a highly communal student-centered culture emphasizing individualized attention.
SEU is a federally designated Minority-Serving and Hispanic-Serving Institution. Our traditional undergraduate population is 38 percent Black and our total enrollment is 30 percent Hispanic, while 47 percent of our students are first-generation college students. In addition, 76 percent of our first-time freshmen are low-income students eligible for federal Pell funding; many come to us with unique challenges related to their financial, social, academic, mental and physical health.
Saint Elizabeth University seeks to foster and maintain a diverse campus community through inclusive excellence and equal opportunity. SEU has long preserved its legacy of providing quality education and access for underserved populations, particularly in fields and career paths traditionally beyond the reach of marginalized and often disenfranchised communities. In our traditional co-educational undergraduate enrollment today, women outnumber men two-to-one. SEU has a long legacy of educating women who thrive in STEM and healthcare professions and continues to produce diverse women and men as leaders equipped with a deeper appreciation of inclusion in its various forms. We strive to ensure that all graduates realize their potential through hard work and an exceptional education that is unimpeded by irrational self-doubt or societal biases.
The Department of Biology, Chemistry and Biochemistry has openings for part-time, temporary adjunct instructors. Applying for a part-time teaching appointment in organic chemistry would add the applicant to a pool which is available to the departmental search committee for consideration in case the need arises.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Teach lecture and laboratory sections of undergraduate Organic Chemistry (CHEM211 and CHEM213), Urgent need for CHEM213 in Spring 2026.
- Prepare course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and assessments
- Be prompt and accurate in the recording and reporting of student data
- Support students’ learning goals by focusing on student learning outcomes, making reasonable provisions to accommodate individual differences, and offering office hours on a routine basis
- Maintaining the academic integrity of the college
Salary Range: $600/credit
Qualifications
- Masters of Science in Chemistry OR equivalent education and/or experience
- Previous experience in teaching a chemistry science lecture and laboratory course at the undergraduate level is preferred
- Knowledge of operating laboratory equipment and maintaining laboratory and safety records as it pertains to their course
- Competence in technology as an educational tool
- Excellent interpersonal skills: communicating with supervisors, peers, and students
- Excellent organization skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
- Moodle educational platform and online teaching experience is preferred
Why Choose Saint Elizabeth University?
Saint Elizabeth University offers a positive work environment, dedicated leadership, faculty and staff who are committed to excellence, and an attractive benefits and compensation package.
How to Apply
- Applications should consist of a cover letter, resume, proof of certifications and three professional references with email addresses and/or telephone numbers.
- Saint Elizabeth University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/ Veterans/ Disability Employer.
- Applicants from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
- Saint Elizabeth University is a designated minority serving undergraduate institution.
EEO/AA Statement:
Saint Elizabeth University aspires to create a community based on the collaboration, innovation, creativity and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas - an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspective, backgrounds and experiences flourish. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all individuals feel and experience an environment where they are welcome, safe, secure, and heard. As such All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other classification protected by Federal, state, or local law. Any information provided will be used only in the compliance of data for EEO/Affirmative Action reporting. Completion of this data is voluntary and will not affect your opportunity for employment and/or terms or conditions of employment.
Salary : $600