General Chemistry Lecture & Laboratory Adjunct Instructor

Category: Adjunct Positions Subscribe: New Job Alerts RSS Job Feed Department: Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics Locations: Troy, NY Posted: Jul 28, 2026 Closes: Open Until Filled Type: Part-time Position ID: 203074 Share About Russell Sage College: Russell Sage College is a dynamic, comprehensive college which serves traditional students and working professionals who pursue bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees on campuses in Troy and Albany, NY. Many online programs are also offered. Creating one of the region's largest private higher education institutions with the broadest catalog of programs in the health professions and strong programs in education, business, criminal justice, the sciences, pre-med, pre-health, and arts and humanities, Russell Sage College and Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (ACPHS) plan to merge. Russell Sage and ACPHS will collaborate over the next several years to create a plan to merge their academic portfolios and develop a facilities and people strategy, addressing workforce needs.

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Job Description

Russell Sage College is seeking an adjunct instructor to teach one section of CHM 111: General Chemistry Lecture and two sections of CHM 103L: Introduction to General Chemistry Labs during the Fall 2026 semester. The instructor will be responsible for delivering engaging lecture instruction and facilitating laboratory experiences that reinforce core chemical principles while promoting scientific inquiry, critical thinking, and laboratory safety. There is a possibility to extend the position to Spring 2027 to teach a section of CHM 103 Labs. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to the success of students preparing for careers in healthcare and STEM by providing a strong foundation in chemical principles and laboratory skills.

Course topics include atomic structure, chemical bonding, stoichiometry, states of matter, solutions, thermochemistry, chemical equilibrium, acids and bases, oxidation-reduction reactions, and an introduction to organic and biochemistry concepts. Laboratory instruction emphasizes safe laboratory practices, data collection and analysis, scientific communication, and the application of chemical concepts through hands-on experimentation. Adjunct compensation is currently $1,000 per credit hour (depending on staffing needs and enrollment).

Requirements

A graduate degree in chemistry with previous experience teaching college-level chemistry lectures and/or laboratories. Experience working with students in nursing, health sciences, or other STEM programs is desirable. Additional Information: RSC offers a dynamic college environment and friendly work atmosphere. Visit our Employment Opportunities page for additional available job openings at RSC.

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