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Adjunct Faculty, Chemistry and Biochemistry

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About the role

Job Description:

Fairfield University's College of Arts and Sciences is soliciting applications from qualified candidates holding Master’s or Ph.D. degrees in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related STEM fields to teach in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry.  Courses taught by adjuncts or visiting instructors are typically for students at the beginning undergraduate level. Instructors are mainly needed to teach sections of General Chemistry and General Chemistry laboratories. Also of immediate interest are instructors who would like to teach courses for non-science-majors, such as Chemistry of Nutrition, Molecules of Life, etc. Classes will preferably be taught during the day, but a few sections of lecture or laboratory are offered in the evenings. 


From time-to-time, upper division chemistry courses may be available for adjuncts or visiting instructors with proper qualifications and interests. Do not hesitate to contact us if you have expertise in topics of interest to STEM students that are related to chemistry and biochemistry.

Requirements:

A Master's degree or higher is required. 

Application Instructions:

Applications accepted on a rolling basis. Please electronically submit your resume and/or CV through Workday, addressed to: Dr. Amanda Harper-Leatherman, Chair of the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Fairfield University.

Category:

Academic - Adjunct Faculty

Performs such other duties, responsibilities, and activities as required by supervisor and as departmental/University needs indicate. 
 

*Disclaimer

The above information indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain and should not be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, activities, and/or qualifications required or expected of employees assigned to this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change and new ones may be assigned at any time, with or without notice.

All offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.

Fairfield University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Load a resume or CV first, then upload supporting documents including a cover letter at the bottom of the third page under the "My Experience" section where it says to upload a Resume/CV. You will be able to upload up to 5 other documents in this section. You will be unable to edit your application, so please have all documents available before applying.

Faculty Positions: If you need to upload more than 5 documents, please either combine them to upload or email the additional documents to the applicable contact in the job description.

Staff positions: If you need to upload more than 5 documents, please either combine them to upload or email them to hr@fairfield.edu

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Aplyr's read

Fairfield University is a Jesuit institution in Connecticut known for its strong community focus and diverse academic offerings.

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What's promising

  • Strong emphasis on Jesuit values promotes a supportive and ethical work environment.
  • Wide range of academic programs offers diverse opportunities for faculty specialization.
  • Commitment to community service and social justice aligns with many personal values.

What to watch

  • High reliance on adjunct faculty may indicate limited full-time opportunities.
  • Limited public information about salary competitiveness for non-academic roles.
  • Potential for high workload due to diverse program offerings and expectations.

Why Fairfield University

  • Jesuit affiliation significantly influences the university's mission and culture.
  • Location in Fairfield provides access to both urban and suburban lifestyle benefits.
  • Strong focus on integrating technology in education, as seen in recent hires.

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About Fairfield University

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Fairfield University is a private Jesuit university located in Fairfield, Connecticut, offering a range of undergraduate and graduate programs.

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