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Governors State University

AY 25-26 Adjunct Faculty - Chemistry

Pay: $54,000/yr

Posted: 1 day ago

Location: University Park, IL (Onsite)

Last Updated: 9 hours ago

Hours: Part-Time

Expires: 10/1/2026

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What they do

A Chemistry Professor teaches foundational chemistry ideas, truths, and methods to students through a combination of classroom instruction, lab experience, and assignments at colleges, trade schools or other institutes. May assist or lead in the creation of the chemistry curriculum to be taught. In addition to instruction, they may assist or lead in research initiatives relating to their field.

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Job Description

Location:

Governors State University, IL Job Type:

Adjunct Faculty Job Number:

ADJ20250002

Division:

Div Science, Mathematics, And Tech FLSA:

Exempt Bargaining Unit N/A Description Adjuncts are hired on a course basis each term. Salary Range for Adjuncts teaching in this academic area is $500.00 - $4,500.00 per course. Governors State University's College of Arts and Sciences seeks to create an available pool of Adjunct Faculty candidates to teach Chemistry courses in the Division of Science, Mathematics and Technology . At Governors State University, adjunct faculty are hired as temporary faculty with teaching responsibilities for a specific course in a semester or summer session. Adjuncts are not tenure-track, not a part of the faculty bargaining unit, and are not included in membership of faculty Senate. Essential Responsibilities Teach courses on a part-time basis.

Required and Preferred Qualifications Required:

Master's Degree in Chemistry or related field.

Preferred:

PhD in Chemistry Experience teaching college level Chemistry. Professional experience in the Chemistry or Biochemistry fields. Professional experience in Chemistry, such as Research or Consulting. Supplemental Information Please attach the following documents to your application: Cover Letter CV or Resume Transcripts