Adjunct Faculty - Chemistry

Job Description
The School of Arts and Sciences seeks Adjunct Faculty to teach chemistry lab courses for the upcoming academic year (Fall 2023 - Spring 2024). Labs include first-year college chemistry for pre-med/health science majors and allied health majors, and second-year organic chemistry for pre-med/pre-pharmacy majors.

• Delivers instruction in 3 hour laboratory sections
• Comes prepared to teach, including reviewing background lecture material, lab protocols, class worksheets, instructor notes, lecture videos, etc
• Attends required pre-lab staff meetings, either in-person or via Zoom/Teams
• Grades assignments in a timely manner
• Communicates with course/lab coordinators in a professional and timely manner in preparation for teaching and grading
• Replies to emails from students, course/lab coordinators, and administrators in a timely manner
• Uses the University's learning management system to enter grades.
• Assists students through office hours or scheduled appointments, by Zoom/Teams, phone or email, and through other University-approved mechanisms
• Supports incorporation of diversity, equity and inclusion in the curriculum

Requirements
Required:

• Advanced degree (masters or PhD) in chemistry or similar discipline
• Commitment to undergraduate education and student success
• Minimum of one (1) year teachingchemistryat the college/university level, preferred
• For organic chemistry labs, experience with common practical techniques such as distillation, thin-layer chromatography, organic synthesis, NMR and IR spectroscopy, etc
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Must be able to work both independently and as part of a team, effectively interacting with a wide array of parties at all levels (undergraduate students, faculty, course/lab coordinators, co-instructors, administration, staff)
• Commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment

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About Us
Established in 1823, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS) is the oldest institution of higher education in Boston, a city that is home to many of the world's top universities and healthcare institutions. We are one of the largest and most highly-ranked schools for health- and life-sciences, and our alumni and faculty continually distinguish themselves in healthcare settings around the globe. MCPHS has more than 7000 students across campuses in Boston's Longwood Medical Area, downtown Worcester, MA and downtown Manchester, NH. Our vision is to empower our Community to create a healthier, more equitable world, which we strive to achieve through our strategic priorities of collaboration, inclusion, success, sustainability, planning, and support.
MCPHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer that celebrates a diverse community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.