Chemistry, Adjunct Faculty

Location: Syracuse, NY Category: Adjunct Faculty Posted On: Thu Dec 19 2024 Job Description: The Mathematics and Natural Sciences Department at Onondaga Community College seeks Adjunct Chemistry instructors for day, evening, and/or weekend teaching assignments. Need varies by semester but is most commonly for instructors who are qualified to teach: + CHE-121: Intro Chemistry + CHE-151: Basic Chem Hlth I + CHE-171: General Chemistry I Adjunct instructors at OCC may be asked to teach either the lecture or laboratory components of a course, are expected to develop their own course materials (e.g. lecture materials, assignments, quizzes, and exams) with the guidance of departmental faculty, and must follow college-approved course outlines for each course. A typical semester teaching load may involve a lecture section that meets two or three times a week plus one or two associated lab sections that meet once a week (comprised of the same students from lecture). Job Requirements: MINIMUM QUALFICATIONS: + Master's degree in Chemistry from an accredited college or university or foreign equivalency, or Master's degree in a related discipline that includes 18 hours of graduate chemistry coursework. + Qualifications and credentials will be assessed for each candidate according to individual course instructional needs. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: + Strong candidates will have some experience teaching at the community college level and working with diverse populations of students, especially underrepresented students. + Bilingual in English & Spanish. English and another language will be considered. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: + Must have computer skills to include knowledgeable use of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). + Show proficiency in oral and written communications with the ability to generate high-quality classroom materials. + Demonstrate the ability to clearly and engagingly present information, lead class activities, and facilitate student learning. + Have leadership abilities to guide students in hands-on, design, or technology management in the laboratory setting. + Demonstrate commitment to student success and academic excellence. Additional Information: + Adjunct rate of pay for the 25/26 academic year is $1,483/credit hour. Classes will be assigned on an as needed basis dependent upon enrollment. + Adjuncts are eligible to participate in the NYS Teacher's Retirement System.

Created: 2026-02-12