Adjunct Instructor, Chemistry
Manhattanville University, Harrison, ME, United States
Job Title:
Adjunct Instructor, Physical Chemistry
Department:
School of Arts and Sciences
Reports to:
Division Chair
Effective Date:
Fall 2026 8/31/26-12/18/26
# of Direct Reports:
0
# of People Supported:
1
Job Description
The adjunct will teach the course Physical Chemistry I Lecture (3 credits). The course is described as follows: In this course the principles of chemical thermodynamics with applications to phase and solution equilibria, electrochemistry, and reaction kinetics are taught.
Supervisory Responsibilities
None.
Duties/Responsibilities
Teach the course Physical Chemistry, which includes 2 lectures per week (1 hour and 20 minutes per lecture session). Days and times of lecture are TBD by professor and chair.
Use Brightspace as a digital learning platform for course materials and grading.
Hold 3 office hours per week.
Required Skills/Abilities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
Strong leadership skills.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Qualifications
Education:
M.S., Ph.D., post‑docs, or experienced academicians with a strong background in a related discipline (e.g., chemistry).
Experience:
Experience teaching a similar course is preferred.
Physical Requirements
Prolonged periods of standing and walking around a classroom.
Must be able to lift up to 5 pounds at times.
Salary
The annual salary for this position is dependent upon the adjunct union contract.
Hours Expectation
2 lectures per week (1 hour and 20 minutes per lecture session) as well as 3 office hours per week. Days and times: TBD.
Housing
Housing is not provided.
Benefits
Manhattanville University offers a highly competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including tuition remission. For more information regarding benefits, please visit our benefits page: Manhattanville Benefits.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration of their employment.
Manhattanville University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes. If you are unable to complete this application process, contact Manhattanville Human Resources at human.resources@mville.edu to ask for assistance.
Job Type
Per Diem
Pay
$3,375 - $3,675
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Adjunct Instructor, Physical Chemistry
Department:
School of Arts and Sciences
Reports to:
Division Chair
Effective Date:
Fall 2026 8/31/26-12/18/26
# of Direct Reports:
0
# of People Supported:
1
Job Description
The adjunct will teach the course Physical Chemistry I Lecture (3 credits). The course is described as follows: In this course the principles of chemical thermodynamics with applications to phase and solution equilibria, electrochemistry, and reaction kinetics are taught.
Supervisory Responsibilities
None.
Duties/Responsibilities
Teach the course Physical Chemistry, which includes 2 lectures per week (1 hour and 20 minutes per lecture session). Days and times of lecture are TBD by professor and chair.
Use Brightspace as a digital learning platform for course materials and grading.
Hold 3 office hours per week.
Required Skills/Abilities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
Strong leadership skills.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Qualifications
Education:
M.S., Ph.D., post‑docs, or experienced academicians with a strong background in a related discipline (e.g., chemistry).
Experience:
Experience teaching a similar course is preferred.
Physical Requirements
Prolonged periods of standing and walking around a classroom.
Must be able to lift up to 5 pounds at times.
Salary
The annual salary for this position is dependent upon the adjunct union contract.
Hours Expectation
2 lectures per week (1 hour and 20 minutes per lecture session) as well as 3 office hours per week. Days and times: TBD.
Housing
Housing is not provided.
Benefits
Manhattanville University offers a highly competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including tuition remission. For more information regarding benefits, please visit our benefits page: Manhattanville Benefits.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration of their employment.
Manhattanville University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes. If you are unable to complete this application process, contact Manhattanville Human Resources at human.resources@mville.edu to ask for assistance.
Job Type
Per Diem
Pay
$3,375 - $3,675
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