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Chemistry - Adjunct Instructor (On-Going)
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A Science Teacher teaches in the natural science fields for elementary to secondary school students. Most science courses taught prior to high school are general, with specialization occurring later in high school. Teachers may teach specialized courses in physics, biology or chemistry. Other topics taught include physical science, computer science, astronomy, and geology.
$73,220 / year median in Connecticut
+7% projected growth
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Chemistry - Adjunct Instructor (On-Going) Req #162 5151 Park Ave, Fairfield, CT 06825, USA Apply Share Job Description Posted Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 12:00 AM As the second-largest independent Catholic university in New England, and one of the fastest-growing private doctoral institutions in the U.S., Sacred Heart University is a national leader in shaping higher education for the 21st century. SHU offers nearly 90 undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and certificate programs on its Fairfield, Conn., campus. Sacred Heart also has a campus in Dingle, Ireland, and offers online programs. More than 10,000 students attend the University's nine colleges and schools: Arts & Sciences; Communication, Media & the Arts; Social Work; Computer Science & Engineering; Health Professions; the Isabelle Farrington College of Education & Human Development; the Jack Welch College of Business & Technology; the Dr. Susan L. Davis, R.N., & Richard J. Henley College of Nursing; and St. Vincent's College. Sacred Heart stands out from other Catholic institutions as it was established and led by laity. The contemporary Catholic university is rooted in the rich Catholic intellectual tradition and the liberal arts, and at the same time cultivates students to be forward thinkers who enact change—in their own lives, professions and in their communities. The Princeton Review includes SHU in its Best 388 Colleges-2023 Edition, and Best Business Schools-2023 Edition. Sacred Heart is home to the award-winning, NPR-affiliated radio station, WSHU, a Division I athletics program and an impressive performing arts program that includes choir, band, dance and theatre. www.sacredheart.edu Sacred Heart University's Dep artment of Chemistry and Physics in the College of Arts and Sciences invites applications for adjunct faculty positions to teach introductory undergraduate courses and labs in various areas of chemistry: General Chemistry lab, Organic Chemistry lab, Chemistry for nurses lectures and labs. Graduate-level a djuncts are also needed to teach courses in Analytical Chemistry, Chromatography and Spectroscopy. Candidates must have a Ph.D. or Master's degree in Chemistry and prior teaching experience. Graduate-level instructors must have a Ph.D. in Chemistry and practical experience within this field. The successful candidate will actively promote a collegial environment and consciously apply our mission and values to create a safe space where all may thrive and succeed. Applicants should submit C.V., cover letter and contact information for one personal reference via this online portal. Questions regarding this position may be addressed to Dr. Joseph Audie, Department Chair. Applications will be reviewed as they are received and qualified candidates will be considered until our needs are met. Online submissions only, please Sacred Heart University is a space that respects and embraces differences, recognizes the unique contributions that individuals can make, and creates a community that maximizes the potential of all faculty and staff. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from qualified candidates who reflect the wider world in which we live. Job Details Job Family Faculty Pay Type Salary Scan this QR code and apply! Download 5151 Park Ave, Fairfield, CT 06825, USA