Health Science Adjunct - Organic Chemistry - Part-Time

18h18 hours ago

South College

Remote · Full-time · $25,000 – $50,000

About this role

South College, one of the nation’s fastest growing institutions of higher learning, seeks a Part-Time Adjunct Faculty member expert in Organic Chemistry. The role supports our mission through diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and ideas in an equitable, inclusive environment. Come grow your career with us serving 20,000 students across 10 campuses.

Course content encompasses fundamental concepts of organic chemistry, including introduction to classes of organic compounds, structure, properties, nomenclature, and stereochemistry. Faculty cover organic reactions, functional derivatives, reaction mechanisms, and organic polymer chemistry. Lectures and laboratories have separate codes but count as one course for teaching load.

Laboratory courses supplement lectures and integrate virtual or at-home assignments taken concurrently. This setup enhances understanding of subject matter in competency-based education programs. Online delivery options align with our multi-campus model.

Join a culture where respect and open interchange of ideas thrive. Contribute to innovative teaching in health sciences. Advance your career in a dynamic, student-focused institution.

Requirements

Acceptable master’s degree in the specific subject matter field (doctorate preferred)
Or earned master’s or doctoral degree with 18 graduate semester hours in subject matter field
Experience teaching similar courses at a higher education institute
Experience teaching online (preferred)
Subject matter expertise in organic chemistry fundamentals and mechanisms

Responsibilities

Teach fundamental concepts and principles of organic chemistry
Introduce various classes of organic compounds, their structure, properties, nomenclature, and stereochemistry
Provide in-depth understanding of organic reactions, functional derivatives, reaction mechanisms, and organic polymer chemistry
Deliver laboratory courses concurrently with lectures using virtual or at-home assignments
Supplement lecture content through integrated laboratory experiences
Manage Organic Chemistry I Lecture and Lab as a single course for teaching load

Benefits

Equitable and inclusive work environment with respect and open interchange of ideas
Opportunity to grow career at fast-growing institution with 20,000 students
Contribute to competency-based education and online programs across 10 campuses