Part-time Faculty Chemistry & Biochemistry

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Northern Kentucky University is seeking to create a database of potential part-time instructors who are qualified to teach courses in one or more of the following disciplines:

THERE IS NOT A SPECIFIC POSITION ASSOCIATED WITH THIS POSTING. THIS POSTING WILL BE USED TO CREATE A DATABASE OF POTENTIAL PART-TIME FACULTY.

While we welcome teaching expertise in all areas, our most common needs are in the general chemistry sequence ( CHE 120, CHE 120L, CHE 121L, CHE 121L), physiological chemistry ( CHE 115, CHE 115L), and organic chemistry laboratory ( CHE 310L, CHE 311L).

Teaching responsibilities involve:

Also, under the direction of the Academic Department Chair and in consultation with the course coordinator:

* Develop and manage syllabus materials. The faculty is responsible for selecting and compiling tests, assignments and/or online discussion exercises that permit measurement of performance relative to standardized learning objectives.

* Coordinate courseware and curriculum with academic department chair. The faculty is responsible for reviewing any textbook and other courseware changes with the academic department chair and other full-time faculty teaching the course.

* Facilitate class instruction. The faculty is responsible for teaching the assigned class in accordance with learning objectives and session plan outlines

* The faculty is expected to administer evaluations of student performance based on course deliverables and course rubrics.

All course grades must be posted in MyNKU.

All applicants must have a minimum of a Master's Degree or equivalent in Chemistry or a closely related discipline.

Please submit your application with a cover letter, vitae, and the names of at least three professional references.

Any candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a pre-employment criminal background check as mandated by state law.