Chemistry Adjunct Instructor

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The Science Department at Chatham University is seeking qualified candidates to teach the following courses in Spring of 2026 (1/5/26 4/28/26):

CHM216LW Organic Chemistry Lab (Mondays 2-6 pm)

Chemistry of organic functional groups. Identification of unknowns and a multistep synthesis. This lab accompanies the Organic Chemistry II lecture course.

CHM339 Biochemistry II (Mon/Wed/Fri 12-12:50 pm)

Metabolism is studied with an emphasis on anabolic pathways and special pathways such as cytochrome P450. Other topics include molecular genetics and protein synthesis hormones and receptors and immunology.

CHM343 Environmental Chemistry (Tue/Thu 10-11:15 am)

This course is an advanced study of the chemical principles underlying common environmental problems. It aims to deepen the students knowledge of chemistry and its role in the environment and shows the power of chemistry as a tool to help us comprehend the changing world around us.

Duties and Responsibilities:

This positions primary responsibility is teaching. Course syllabi and materials used in previous terms are provided for instructor use. We welcome adjunct faculty who will collaborate on continued course development with the Science Department.

Required Qualifications:

A masters degree or higher in an appropriate science or mathematics discipline. Legally permitted to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Prior teaching experience is preferred but not required.

Those interested should reach out to Rob Lettan Chair of the Science Department at .

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