Lecturer (Part-time) in Chemistry and Biochemistry

Rank Adjunct Instructor Tenure Information Term Summary The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry invites applications for a Lecture Instructor to support the General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry ( GOB ) lecture course primarily intended for nursing and allied health students in the College of Health. The Lecture Instructor will teach one section of the GOB lecture, support student learning and scientific skill development, maintain laboratory safety and operations, and collaborate closely with faculty teaching the laboratory section. The course meets on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, from 1-1:50 pm, from January 20 – May 17, 2027. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Duties and Responsibilities

Prepare course materials and pedagogy aligned with department learning goals. This includes textbooks, lecture slides, multimedia, and instructional resources. Conduct live lecture classes on campus as outlined in the course schedule, in addition to holding a minimum of two hours per week of office hours. Deliver engaging lectures, presentations, problem sessions, and discussions that reinforce key chemical and biochemical concepts.

Guide students in the development of critical thinking, scientific reasoning, data analysis, and scientific communication. Provide individualized support and mentorship to students from diverse academic backgrounds. Maintain regular office hours and respond promptly to student questions. Evaluate student performance through exams, quizzes, assignments, and projects using established grading criteria.

Use the Canvas learning management system to organize course information.

Required Qualifications

Master’s or PhD (preferred) in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical education, biology, or a closely related field.

Preferred Qualifications

PhD in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical education, biology, or a closely related field. Previous undergraduate teaching experience. Normal Work Location, Hours and Conditions University core business hours are generally 8:30 am – 5:00 pm. This position may require work to be performed outside of normal business hours based on department operations.

About John Carroll University John Carroll University is a private, coeducational, Jesuit Catholic university, founded in 1886, dedicated to developing people with the knowledge and character to lead and to serve. The University is located in University Heights, Ohio, an attractive residential suburb 10 miles east of downtown Cleveland. Academically, the University consists of the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Health and the Boler College of Business, which include graduate programs. The University offers more than 70 Academic Programs in the arts, social sciences, natural sciences, and business at the undergraduate level, and in select areas at the master’s level.

The University enrolls approximately 2,500 undergraduate students and 500 graduate students and has a student-to-faculty ratio of 13:1. John Carroll University is one of 27 Jesuit universities in the United States and has been listed in U.S. News & World Report magazine’s top 10 rankings of Midwest regional universities for more than 30 consecutive years. Posting Detail Information Posting Number F273P Open Date Close Date Open Until Filled Special Instructions to Applicants EEO Statement We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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