Adjunct Instructor, Chemistry (Lecture)

Wilkes Barre, PA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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 masters 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 2350 students at the undergraduate level and over 1350 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 Please submit a cover letter and a curriculum vitae. Questions about this position can be directed to .

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.

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