Organic Chemistry Adjunct

Job Description

Job Description

About Saint Elizabeth University:

Saint Elizabeth University (SEU), located in Morris County, New Jersey, offers convenient access to major highways including Routes 287, 280, 80, 10, and 24, as well as the nearby Convent Station train station. Established in 1899 by the Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth, the University is situated on 150 scenic acres of rolling hills and wooded landscapes. Rooted in the Catholic liberal arts tradition, SEU provides a high-quality education that serves students of diverse ages, backgrounds, and cultures, fostering both academic excellence and personal growth.

SEU Mission & Commitment:

SEU is devoted to providing educational and career training opportunities to traditionally underserved communities and is characterized by small class sizes and a highly communal, student-centered culture that emphasizes individualized attention. SEU is a federally designated Minority-Serving and Hispanic-Serving Institution. Our traditional undergraduate population is 38 percent Black, and our total enrollment is 30 percent Hispanic, while 47 percent of our students are first-generation college students. In addition, 76 percent of our first-time freshmen are low-income students eligible for federal Pell funding; many come to us with unique challenges related to their financial, social, academic, mental, and physical health. Saint Elizabeth University seeks to foster and maintain a diverse campus community through inclusive excellence and equal opportunity. SEU has long preserved its legacy of providing quality education and access for underserved populations, particularly in fields and career paths traditionally beyond the reach of marginalized and often disenfranchised communities. In our traditional co-educational undergraduate enrollment today, women outnumber men two-to-one. SEU has a long legacy of educating women who thrive in STEM and healthcare professions and continues to produce diverse women and men as leaders equipped with a deeper appreciation of inclusion in its various forms. We strive to ensure that all graduates realize their potential through hard work and an exceptional education that is unimpeded by irrational self-doubt or societal biases.

Adjunct Instructor – Organic Chemistry (Part-Time, Temporary)

The Department of Biology, Chemistry, and Biochemistry invites applications for part-time, temporary Adjunct Instructor positions in Organic Chemistry. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis and added to a pool of qualified candidates for consideration by the department's search committee as instructional needs arise. Placement in the applicant pool does not guarantee an appointment but ensures consideration for future teaching opportunities within the department.

Candidates should possess the appropriate academic credentials and a demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching and be able to perform the following essential duties and responsibilities:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach lecture and laboratory sections of undergraduate Organic Chemistry (CHEM211 and CHEM213), Urgent need for CHEM213 in Spring 2026.
• Prepare course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and assessments
• Be prompt and accurate in the recording and reporting of student data
• Support students’ learning goals by focusing on student learning outcomes, making reasonable provisions to accommodate individual differences, and offering office hours on a routine basis
• Maintaining the academic integrity of the college

Salary Range: $600/credit

Qualifications

• Masters of Science in Chemistry OR equivalent education and/or experience
• Previous experience in teaching a chemistry science lecture and laboratory course at the undergraduate level is preferred
• Knowledge of operating laboratory equipment and maintaining laboratory and safety records as it pertains to their course
• Competence in technology as an educational tool
• Excellent interpersonal skills: communicating with supervisors, peers, and students
• Excellent organization skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Moodle educational platform and online teaching experience is preferred

Why Choose Saint Elizabeth University?

Saint Elizabeth University offers a positive work environment, dedicated leadership, faculty, and staff who are committed to excellence, and an attractive benefits and compensation package.

EEO/AA Statement:

Saint Elizabeth University is committed to fostering a community grounded in collaboration, innovation, creativity, and a strong sense of belonging. Our collective success is driven by the open and respectful exchange of ideas—an exchange that is enriched by the diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. We believe that this environment thrives when all individuals feel welcomed, safe, secure, and heard.

In support of this commitment, Saint Elizabeth University provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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