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Adjunct Faculty, Chemistry

Job in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listing for: Prairie State College
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-03-12
Job specializations:
  • Education / Teaching
    University Professor, Academic
  • Science
    Academic
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Position Summary

Introductory Chemistry (Chem 105) is the one semester Introductory Chemistry course geared toward our non‑majors and health professions students. The lecture will have a maximum of 22 students and each lab is capped at 22 students.

The course meets from 1/12/2026 – 5/14/2026.

  • M/W 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM (lecture)
  • M 6:00 PM – 8:50 PM (lab)
Essential Responsibilities

Role responsibilities include teaching and evaluating undergraduate students in the Introductory Chemistry course.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

These may include grading, course preparation, and participation in departmental meetings.

Working Conditions /

Physical Requirements

Teaching in lecture and laboratory settings; may require use of laboratory equipment.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Master’s degree or higher in Chemistry or a closely related field
  • OR a Master’s degree or higher in any field with at least 18 credit hours of graduate level Chemistry coursework.
  • Excellent analytical skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
  • Experience using technology in the classroom.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Master’s degree or higher in Chemistry with college teaching experience, especially at a community college.
  • Interest in collaborating with colleagues in a small physical science department that offers a broad range of courses.
  • Experience working with culturally and intellectually diverse students.
  • Ability to use diverse teaching methods, including computer technology and online learning management systems like Desire2

    Learn.
  • Interest in developing and teaching hybrid and online courses.
  • Experience using and maintaining chemical instrumentation, equipment, and materials.
  • Interest in pedagogy and familiarity with outcomes assessment.
  • Ability to teach Organic Chemistry is a plus.
  • Graduate work beyond the Master’s degree with research experience.
Anticipated Work Hours and Days

To be negotiated with PSC Adjunct scale.

Salary

Commiserate with PSC Adjunct scale.

Benefits

N/A.

Posting Date

12/18/2025

Closing Date

Open Until Filled. Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

All applications must be submitted electronically on our website.

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