Part Time Chemistry Instructor

Special Instructions

SUNY Niagara considers only those applications that clearly demonstrate the applicant meets all required qualifications as indicated on the posting. Please review the qualifications before applying. Persons meeting the required qualifications as stated above should submit the following:

• Cover letter that addresses each of the qualifications
• Resume
• Unofficial transcripts
• Names and contact information for three (3) current, work related references

Incomplete packets will be rejected for lack of information.

Position Title: Part Time Chemistry Instructor

Position Category: Faculty

Position Status: FLSA Exempt

Advertised Salary:

Department: Business & STEM

Working Hours:

SUNY Niagara has a need for a part time Instructor to teach various courses in the Chemistry Department, including general and organic chemistry lectures and labs.

Classes are held on the main campus located in Sanborn, NY.

Remuneration for persons teaching at least 3 credits in a semester: $960 per lecture hour/$860 per lab hour.

In order to build and maintain an active pool of qualified candidates to meet our present and future needs for this position, SUNY Niagara will accept applications on a continuous basis.

Openings may or may not exist at this time. Applications are evaluated on an as‑needed basis, and candidates will be contacted when the department has an opening. Candidates who submit their information may or may not be notified as to the status of their application.

Ability to work with, and teach a diverse student population. Ability to speak in front of groups of people. Must be able to effectively communicate with students, co‑workers, supervisors and the campus community. Must be able to develop, prepare and present information. Must able to operate computers. Must be able to physically perform the duties of the position.

Master’s Degree in Chemistry or related field or Bachelor’s Degree with 18 graduate semester hours in Chemistry or related field is required.

Doctorate degree in Chemistry or related field; two years teaching at the community college level.

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SUNY Niagara is a thriving educational institution located between the picturesque landscapes of Niagara Falls and the vibrant city of Buffalo, NY. Our college serves a diverse student population and is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment.

With a commitment to academic excellence and student success, SUNY Niagara offers a supportive and collaborative environment for both faculty and staff. SUNY Niagara is an accredited institution of higher education that offers high-quality academic programs leading to degrees and certificates that are supported by outstanding student services.

The top 4 majors of our students are Liberal Arts and Sciences, Nursing, Psychology, and Criminal Justice. In 2023, SUNY Niagara ranked #1 in graduation rate among community colleges in New York State!

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The college operates through a collegial model of shared governance and transparency and is accountable for meeting the highest standards of professionalism and integrity.

SUNY Niagara has two locations in western New York consisting of 287 acres and 11 buildings. The Sanborn campus is minutes from Buffalo, Niagara Falls, and the Canadian border and is centrally located between the county’s three main cities of Lockport, Niagara Falls, and North Tonawanda.

The Sanborn campus offers a traditional college experience with world‑class academics, knowledgeable faculty members, state‑of‑the‑art classrooms, NJCAA athletics, and on‑campus housing. We continue to invest in our facilities with the addition of the Learning Commons Center, which has become the nucleus of the campus; a place for faculty to collaborate…