What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct Instructor, Chemistry (Lecture) position at Wilkes University?
Wilkes University invites applications for an adjunct instructor to teach Organic Chemistry in Fall 2026, with the opportunity to continue teaching in Spring 2027.
The position primarily involves teaching the organic chemistry lecture sequence for science majors. Organic Chemistry I introduces structure, bonding, reactivity, and spectroscopic methods, while Organic Chemistry II emphasizes synthesis and reaction mechanisms.
Courses are taught in person and follow a structured, fast-paced format that includes regular assessments, cumulative exams, and preparation for the ACS standardized final exam. Instructors are expected to engage students actively and support strong student performance.
Additional teaching opportunities (including laboratory or service courses) may be available but are not required.
Qualifications:
- A master's degree in chemistry or a closely related field is required; candidates with significant relevant professional experience in organic chemistry will also be considered
- Ph.D., ABD candidates, and individuals with relevant industry experience are encouraged to apply
- Prior teaching experience preferred
Compensation is based on contact hours, with opportunities for multiple sections.
Wilkes University is an independent, comprehensive university dedicated to academic excellence in the liberal arts, sciences, and selected professional programs. The University has approximately 2,350 students at the undergraduate level and over 1,350 full-time equivalent students at the graduate and first professional levels. Its institutional focus is on developing strong mentoring relationships with each of its students and contributing vitally to the economic development of Northeastern Pennsylvania. The University is located in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, a revitalized city located on the lovely Susquehanna River and within two and one-half hours driving distance of New York City and Philadelphia.
To apply, visit https://wilkesuniversitycareers.applicantpro.com/jobs/. Please submit a cover letter and a curriculum vitae. Questions about this position can be directed to megan.youmans@wilkes.edu.
Wilkes University is constantly seeking to become a more diverse community and to enhance its capacity to value and capitalize on the cultural richness that diversity brings. The University strongly encourages applications from persons with diverse backgrounds. Wilkes University does not discriminate in its employment practices or in its educational programs or activities on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, sex/gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital or family status, military or veteran status, or genetic information.