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Adjunct Instructor of Chemistry, Beginning Academic Year 2024-2025 (POOL POSTING)

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Ohio University’s Regional Campuses are located in the following cities in the State of Ohio: Chillicothe, Eastern (St. Clairsville, OH), Lancaster, Southern (Ironton, OH), and Zanesville.

This is a POOL posting accepting applications on a rolling basis for adjunct positions that become available beginning with the 2024-2025 academic year.

Please complete the online application and attach a cover letter, a current resume/CV, unofficial transcripts, and a list of at least three (3) professional references with current contact details, including email addresses.

Please include the campus or campuses of choice in the cover letter: Eastern (St. Clairsville), Lancaster, Chillicothe, Southern (Ironton, OH), and Zanesville.

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until March 31, 2025.

Successful candidates may be required asked to teach at other campuses or through various delivery modes.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.

Posting Details

Applications will be accepted until midnight (Eastern Time Zone) on the ‘Posting End Date’ shown below.

Position Information

Job Title Adjunct Instructor of Chemistry, Beginning Academic Year 2024-2025 (POOL POSTING)
Applications Accepted From Public: Open to the Public
Special Instructions to Applicants
Ohio University’s Regional Campuses are located in the following cities in the State of Ohio: Chillicothe, Eastern (St. Clairsville, OH), Lancaster, Southern (Ironton, OH), and Zanesville.

This is a POOL posting accepting applications on a rolling basis for adjunct positions that become available beginning with the 2024-2025 academic year.

Please complete the online application and attach a cover letter, a current resume/CV, unofficial transcripts, and a list of at least three (3) professional references with current contact details, including email addresses.

Please include the campus or campuses of choice in the cover letter: Eastern (St. Clairsville), Lancaster, Chillicothe, Southern (Ironton, OH), and Zanesville.

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until March 31, 2025.

Successful candidates may be required asked to teach at other campuses or through various delivery modes.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.
This position is eligible for the following benefits: sick leave and retirement.
Posting Number 20162468F
Job Description
Ohio University Regional Campuses are seeking part-time instructors to teach in-person courses at the undergraduate level in chemistry. The exact number of Instructors needed is undetermined at this time as it is primarily dependent upon enrollments and changing programmatic needs. When a need arises, the department will select qualified candidates from this pool.

Preference will be given to applicants who can teach the following courses: Principles of Chemistry (CHEM 1210), Chemistry for Health Sciences (CHEM 1205 and CHEM 1205L), or Fundamentals of Chemistry (CHEM 1510 or CHEM 1520).

For detailed course information, view description and learning outcome information in the Undergraduate Catalog (https://catalogs.ohio.edu).

Positions will include teaching from 4 credit hours to up to 11 credit hours per term. There may be a future possibility for various delivery modes including in person/face-to-face, hybrid or via technology.

This is a part-time position eligible for sick leave and retirement benefits.
Minimum Qualifications
Ph.D. in Chemistry or a closely related field is required at the time of application.
Preferred Qualifications
Previous teaching experience at the college/university level preferred.
Department CHILI Arts and Sciences
Pay Rate
Standard rates for per credit compensation.
Job Open Date 04/15/2024
Posting Close Date
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until March 31, 2025.
Employment Type Temporary (for group 3 ONLY)
Job Category Instructor
Months 3 month
Planning Unit Regional Higher Education
Work Schedule
Campus Chillicothe, Zanesville, Lancaster, Eastern, Southern
Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position. Gail Hayes/hayesg@ohio.edu
Diversity Statement
Ohio University is proud of its rich history, diverse campuses, international communities, and beautiful Appalachian settings. As part of our ongoing efforts to provide and support a transformative learning experience, we affirm our commitment to fostering a welcoming, respectful, diverse, and inclusive workforce and community. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, ethnicity, national origin, national ancestry, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, military service or veteran status, mental or physical disability, or genetic information. Ohio University is an equal access/equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
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Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Resume/Curriculum Vitae
  2. Cover Letter
  3. References
  4. Unofficial transcripts
Optional Documents
  1. Actual or proposed course syllabi
  2. Teaching philosophy statement

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Please indicate how you learned about this posting.
    • www. ohiouniversityjobs.com
    • www.higheredjobs.com
    • www.ohiomeansjobs.com
    • The Athens Messenger
    • The Chronicle of Higher Education
    • Ohio University employee
    • OHIO Jobs Line (phone)
    • Employment Agency
    • Posted Announcement
    • Professional association
    • Social Media (LinkedIn, Twitter, etc)
    • OTHER
  2. * Are you a former employee of the Regional Higher Education planning unit who accepted the early retirement incentive program (ERIP) in Spring 2018? If so, have you been provided a letter from a planning unit representative inviting you to apply for this position?
    • Yes, I was an ERIP Participant, and I have received an invitation to apply
    • Yes, I was an ERIP Participant, but I have NOT received an invitation to apply
    • No, I was not an ERIP Participant
  3. * Please rate your proficiency level with teaching with technology.
    • no related experience
    • Beginner
    • Intermediate
    • Advanced
  4. * Please indicate your level of experience teaching at the undergrad/graduate college level.
    • no related experience
    • less than 1 year
    • 1 year plus, but less than 3 years
    • 3 years plus, but less than 5 years
    • 5 years plus, but less than 7 years
    • 7 years plus
  5. * Do you have at least an earned Ph.D. degree in Chemistry
    • Yes
    • No
  6. * Please indicate the campus (or campuses) that you are considering for employment: Chillicothe Eastern Lancaster Southern Zanesville
    • Chillicothe
    • Eastern
    • Lancaster
    • Southern
    • Zanesville