Adjunct Faculty in Chemistry

Adjunct Faculty in Chemistry

Location

York, PA

Job Type

Faculty, Part Time

Job Number

202600028

Division

Kinsley School of Engineering, Sciences, & Technology

Department

Chemistry

Opening Date

04/01/2026

Closing Date

7/31/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

• Description
• Benefits
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Position Summary

The adjunct instructor of chemistry will teach daytime and/or evening sections of the lecture and/or laboratory for 100-level chemistry courses. Potential courses include General Chemistry I (CHM 134 and 135) and Principles of General and Organic Chemistry (CHM 122 and 123). Topics covered in CHM 134/135 include an introduction to stoichiometry, atomic structure, chemical bonding, properties and reactions of inorganic compounds, introductory thermodynamics, acids and bases, and oxidation-reduction reactions. The CHM 122 course serves students seeking careers in health-related fields (i.e. nursing). The adjunct instructor will be responsible for facilitating all in-class instruction, grading, utilizing the learning management system to share course information (including grades) with students, and for communicating grades to the full-time faculty member coordinating the course. All 100-level courses generally have enrollments under 30 students per section and have a full-time faculty member who serves as lead instructor and coordinator of course syllabi and schedules.

Essential Functions

• Facilitate in-class instruction and grading for chemistry laboratory and/or lecture courses
• Work collaboratively with a team of professors who also teach these courses
• Effectively communicate with students and colleagues
• Maintain a culture of safety, which aligns with the mission of the department

Experience and Education Required

A bachelor's degree in chemistry, biochemistry, or a related field is required. Preference will be given to applicants with previous teaching experience and/or higher degrees.

Required Skills and Qualifications

Successful candidates will demonstrate an ability to communicate effectively, organize laboratory work, and

exhibit excellent management and interpersonal skills.

Additional Information

York College of Pennsylvania is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Non-Discriminatory. For a copy of York Colleges Annual Security Report, you may contact the Office of Campus Safety or visit the website: Annual Security Report.

Part-time employees are eligible to make elective retirement contributions on a pretax basis as described in the colleges Retirement Benefit Plan.

To learn more details, visit our benefits page.

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Do you have a Bachelors Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, or a related field?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have teaching experience?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have the ability to work effectively in a team-based collegiate setting with students, faculty, and staff?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have experience with Learning Management System(s) (LMS)?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer York College of Pennsylvania

Address 441 Country Club Road

York, Pennsylvania, 17403

Phone 717-815-1320

Website https://www.ycp.edu/