Adjunct Chemistry Laboratory Faculty

DESCRIPTION

Otterbein University, Department of Chemistry is seeking applications for individuals to serve as adjunct (part-time) laboratory faculty for the fall 2026 semester.

RESPONSIBILITIES

These individuals will provide instruction to undergraduate students in our non-majors’ introductory chemistry course, including basic experimentation, keeping lab notebooks, performing basic calculations and writing laboratory reports.

These positions will have responsibilities that require the successful candidates to be on campus in Westerville, Ohio. These positions are hired for about 4 hours per week for 16 weeks on Thursday afternoons from 2:40-5:35. The course runs from August 18th to December 3rd 2026.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate degree in chemistry or biochemistry.

Compensation is a salaried rate for each semester commensurate with highest achieved degree.

All applicants must apply online and attach the required documents:

• CV or resume that show month and date for all education and all employment.
• Cover letter with personal non-work email address, US mailing address, and telephone number.

Review of application materials will begin immediately, and the position will remain open until filled.

Offers for the position Adjunct Laboratory Instructor are contingent on (1) a background check, and (2) receipt of an official transcript of highest degree if not earned from Otterbein University.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind of level of difficulty.

Otterbein University’s achievement of academic excellence depends on its commitment to inclusion and belonging. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Otterbein University is an EEO Employer.