Adjunct Lab Faculty, Chemistry and Physics

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Thanks for your interest at Simmons University. This application form is to apply to a part‑time position teaching lab courses in the Department of Chemistry and Physics within the School of Sciences and Health Professions.

• Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy

$3,806, paid semi‑monthly over the course of the semester. In accordance with applicable pay transparency laws effective October 29, 2025, Simmons University is committed to pay equity, transparency, and clear communication throughout the hiring process.

This is a non‑benefits eligible position. Compensation for adjunct faculty is established at a set rate per course and does not vary based on experience, education, or other factors.

A Master’s or Doctoral degree in the related discipline. Preferred qualifications vary by course and department.

• CHEM 110L – General Organic and Biological Chemistry Laboratory
• CHEM 111L – Principles of General Chemistry Laboratory
• CHEM 112L – Principles of Organic Chemistry Laboratory
• CHEM 113L – General & Quantitative Chemistry I Laboratory
• CHEM 224L – Organic Chemistry I Laboratory
• CHEM 345L – Biochemistry Laboratory
• PHYS 110L – Introductory Physics I Laboratory
• PHYS 111L – Introductory Physics II Laboratory
• PHYS 114L – Fundamentals of Physics I Lab
• PHYS 115L – Fundamentals of Physics II Lab

Please upload all applicable application materials (e.g., resume/CV, cover letter, writing sample, teaching philosophy, etc.) in the Application Materials box on page 2 (“My Experience”) of this application. Documents can be uploaded individually or as a combined PDF.

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