Adjunct Faculty, Chemistry Position Available In Bristol, Rhode Island

Adjunct Faculty Dean’s Office, SSNS

Locations:

Bristol, RI

Posted:

Feb 2, 2024

Closes:

Open Until Filled

Type:

Part-time Temporary
Ref. No.:2261
Position 

ID:

172341

About Roger Williams University:

At Roger Williams University, students are prepared to be thinkers and doers ready to solve challenging problems with innovative solutions. RWU offers 50 majors and robust offerings of graduate and professional programs across eight schools of study including Rhode Island’s only law school, with campuses on the coast of Bristol and in the heart of Providence, R.I. With small classrooms and a focus on undergraduate and graduate research and community engagement, a Roger Williams education blends the strength of liberal arts and professional studies, providing all students with the depth and breadth of interdisciplinary thinking and well-rounded knowledge necessary to succeed in our interconnected, global world. RWU is committed to strengthening society through engaged scholarship so that students graduate with the ability to think critically and apply the practical skills that today’s employers demand. Roger Williams University seeks to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. We value diversity, equity and inclusion and respect for all races, genders, identities, and abilities. RWU is committed to creating a thriving community that encourages lifelong learning, professional development, and academic innovation. To learn more about Roger Williams University’s commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please visit .

Job Description:

The Department of Chemistry is seeking qualified applicants to teach both Biochemistry lecture and laboratory sections. This course focuses on the chemistry of biological macromolecules, including carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids, with a particular focus on their structure and function. And an introduction to these compounds’ metabolic pathways.

Requirements:

Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Chemistry, or a closely related discipline or a master’s degree with extensive experience. Applicants with ABD status toward completion of their Ph.D. in Chemistry or Biochemistry are also welcome to apply. Prior teaching experience is preferred. Particularly strong candidates will have demonstrated past experience in teaching at the collegiate level in chemistry, both in lecture and in the laboratory. At the University’s discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be accepted where the candidate can demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the University, an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.