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Adjunct for Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry

Saint Joseph's University
Science Center, United States, United Statespart_timeVerifiedPosted 6 Jan 2026

About the role

Position Title:

Adjunct for Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry

Time Type:

Part time

Position Summary and Qualifications:

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at SJU is seeking qualified adjunct faculty to teach undergraduate lecture and/or laboratory sections in General Chemistry or Organic Chemistry or Biochemistry. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching excellence at the undergraduate level and possess relevant teaching or professional experience in chemistry or a closely related field.

Adjunct teaching with the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry will have Responsibilities including but not limited to:

  • Teach one or more sections of General Chemistry or Organic Chemistry or biochemistry lecture and/or lab.
  • 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 university policies and deadlines.
  • Coordinate with course coordinators and laboratory staff as needed

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Master's degree required.
  • The preferred candidate will have a Ph.D. in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related field, Previous teaching experience at the college level, especially in General or Organic Chemistry and Familiarity with laboratory safety practices and instructional technology, such as learning management systems (e.g., Canvas, Blackboard).
     

Saint Joseph’s University is a private, Catholic, Jesuit institution and we expect members of our community to be knowledgeable about – and to make a positive contribution to – our mission. Saint Joseph’s University is an equal opportunity employer that seeks to recruit, develop and retain a talented and diverse workforce. The University is committed to the diversity of its faculty and staff so that our students, our disciplines and our community as a whole can benefit from the multiple perspectives it offers. The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. EOE

Saint Joseph’s University prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in its programs and activities, including admission and employment, in accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. The Title IX Coordinator is responsible for overseeing compliance with Title IX and other civil rights laws and regulations. To contact the Title IX Coordinator, e-mail titleix@sju.edu, visit Campion Student Center suite 243, or call 610-660-1145. To learn more about the University’s Title IX policies, the process for filing a report or formal complaint of sex discrimination, sexual harassment, or other form of sexual misconduct, and the University’s response to reports and/or formal complaints, please visit www.sju.edu/titleix. Inquiries may also be directed to the Federal agency responsible for enforcing Title IX, the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Applicant Information & Disclosures

Please review this article of important information pertaining (but not limited) to: Background checks, the Form I-9, Equal Opportunity Employment (EOE), and Title IX.

Pay Transparency & Benefits Overview

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