Adjunct, Chemistry at Salve Regina University in Newport, Rhode Island

Job Description:

Category:: Academic / Faculty

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Department:: Chemistry

Locations:: Newport, RI

Posted:: Dec 18, 2023

Closes:: Open Until Filled

Type:: Part-time

Position ID:: 171048

About Salve Regina University:

Salve Regina University, ranked as one of the most transformative colleges in the United States by Money Magazine, is a comprehensive Catholic University located in the scenic coastal community of Newport, Rhode Island. The University's commitment to academic success and personal discovery extends beyond its historic campus into a dynamic world where the application of higher thinking and skill are most valued. Salve Regina offers bachelor's and master's degree programs, graduate certificates, and doctoral programs in humanities, international relations and nursing. Enrollment includes more than 2,600 undergraduate and graduate students from across the U.S. and around the world.

Job Description:

The Department of Chemistry is seeking a highly qualified and motivated instructor to teach the laboratory portion of our GOB (General, Organic, and Biochemistry) course for Nursing majors for the Spring 24 semester and potentially beyond. The laboratory will be held in-person on our campus in Newport, RI.

CHM-121 Chemistry of Human Health. This survey course covers focused aspects of general, organic and biochemistry, including reactions, solution chemistry, biomolecule structure and interactions and nomenclature. Students develop critical thinking skills to be applied to human health.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare and teach in-person, on-campus laboratory sessions.


• Grade and return student assignments, lab reports, etc. in a timely manner.


• Provide a course syllabus at the start of the semester to the department chair. (A template will be provided by the department chair.)


• Basic use of the Canvas learning management system to disseminate syllabus, and other course material to students. (Help using this system is available, if needed.)


• Use Salve email (i.e., @salve.edu) to send and receive official email correspondence with students, staff, and administrators.

Requirements:

• A minimum of a Master's degree in Chemistry or a related discipline, along with laboratory teaching experience preferred


• An ability to teach two in-person laboratory sessions per week during the day at the scheduled class times.

Additional Information:

Salve Regina University strives to provide equal opportunity in employment and education to all employees, students and applicants. No employee, student or applicant shall be discriminated against or harassed on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, age, marital or parental status, military or veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal or state law, in the administration of Salve Regina's employment policies, education policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and other University administered programs. In accordance with Title IX, it does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any of its educational programs or activities. Salve Regina is also committed to making its programs and campus accessible to its visitors and compliant with all applicable non-discrimination laws.

Application Instructions:

Applicants must apply online for any open staff and faculty positions by providing a cover-letter and resume. Pre-employment background checks and reference checks are required of successful candidates. Salve Regina University participates in E-verify. (Spanish)

URL: www.salve.edu