General Chemistry Lecture & Laboratory Adjunct Instructor
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Russell Sage College is hiring a General Chemistry Lecture & Laboratory Adjunct Instructor. Russell Sage College seeks an adjunct instructor to teach General Chemistry Lecture and Introduction to General Chemistry Labs during the Fall 2026 semester. The instructor will deliver engaging lecture instruction and facilitate laboratory experiences, reinforcing core chemical principles and promoting scientific inquiry, critical thinking, and laboratory safety. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to the success of students preparing for healthcare and STEM careers.
Key focus areas include Deliver engaging lecture instruction, Facilitate laboratory experiences that reinforce core chemical principles, and Promote scientific inquiry, critical thinking, and laboratory safety.
Successful candidates bring Graduate Degree In Chemistry, Previous Experience Teaching College-Level Chemistry Lectures, and Previous Experience Teaching College-Level Chemistry Laboratories. Important skills include Delivering Engaging Lecture Instruction, Facilitating Laboratory Experiences, Promoting Scientific Inquiry, Problem Solving, Laboratory Safety, and Atomic Structure.
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Location: Troy, NY Category: Adjunct Positions Job Type: Part-time Posted On: Tue Jul 28 2026 Job Description:
Russell Sage College is seeking an adjunct instructor to teach one section of CHM 111: General Chemistry Lecture and two sections of CHM 103L: Introduction to General Chemistry Labs during the Fall 2026 semester. The instructor will be responsible for delivering engaging lecture instruction and facilitating laboratory experiences that reinforce core chemical principles while promoting scientific inquiry, critical thinking, and laboratory safety. There is a possibility to extend the position to Spring 2027 to teach a section of CHM 103 Labs.
This position offers the opportunity to contribute to the success of students preparing for careers in healthcare and STEM by providing a strong foundation in chemical principles and laboratory skills. Course topics include atomic structure, chemical bonding, stoichiometry, states of matter, solutions, thermochemistry, chemical equilibrium, acids and bases, oxidation-reduction reactions, and an introduction to organic and biochemistry concepts. Laboratory instruction emphasizes safe laboratory practices, data collection and analysis, scientific communication, and the application of chemical concepts through hands-on experimentation.
Adjunct compensation is currently $1,000 per credit hour (depending on staffing needs and enrollment).
Job Requirements:
A graduate degree in chemistry with previous experience teaching college-level chemistry lectures and/or laboratories. Experience working with students in nursing, health sciences, or other STEM programs is desirable.
Additional Information:
RSC offers a dynamic college environment and friendly work atmosphere. Visit our Employment Opportunities (https://www.sage.edu/about/work-at-russell-sage/) page for additional available job openings at RSC.
Russell Sage College is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, sexual orientation, military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, reproductive health decision making, criminal history, and any other legally protected characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In this regard, opportunities for advancement will be made available without bias. The College is also subject to state and federal laws, supports efforts to attract and retain fully qualified women and other minority group members for faculty and other positions. Russell Sage College will comply with the letter and intent of all State and Federal laws and applicable orders pursuant to Equal Employment Opportunity.
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Applications accepted until position is filled.
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Reports to: Chair of the Chemistry, Physics & Mathematics Department
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