Adjunct Professor - Engineering Department (General Chemistry II for Engineers and Env Scient

Employer
University of San Francisco
Location
Panhandle, CA
Closing date
Dec 4, 2023
Job Title:Adjunct Professor - Engineering Department (General Chemistry II for Engineers and Env Scientists)Job Summary:The University of San Francisco (USF) Engineering Department is looking for an instructor for CHEM 151: General Chemistry II for Engineers and Environmental Scientists for the Spring 2024 semester.Full Job Description:
The University of San Francisco Engineering Department is looking for an instructor for the Fall 2023 semester for CHEM 151: General Chemistry II for Engineers and Environmental Scientists. The engineering program at USF is a student focused, hands-on program immersed in a Jesuit liberal arts education. This chemistry course builds on CHEM 150: General Chemistry I for Engineers and Environmental Scientists and focuses on the chemistry of natural and engineered environmental systems. Topics covered include acid-base chemistry, redox chemistry, air-water partitioning, chemistry of organic pollutants and soil chemistry. Students will also engage in designing and executing laboratory experiments that reinforce modern chemistry concepts introduced in lecture.

The class is 4 units or credits, meeting three times per week for 65 minutes each. In addition, the instructor will need to hold office hours. The instructor will be provided with a syllabus, textbook and materials from the previous times the course was taught. Please reach out with any questions to Lauren Sassoubre, lsassoubre@usfca.edu.

The academic calendar, including dates for our teaching semesters, are here: https://myusf.usfca.edu/registration/academic-calendar. Part time faculty at USF are unionized and benefits are listed on the USF Part Time Faculty Association's website here: https://www.usfptfa.org.

Preferred qualifications:
  • A Master's degree or PhD in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Chemistry or related field.
  • Experience teaching undergraduates.
  • Commitment to support the mission of the University of San Francisco (https://www.usfca.edu/about-usf/who-we-are/vision-mission).
  • Willingness to work in a culturally diverse environment, including LGBTQ+ and BIPOC students, local or international, amongst many other denominations and backgrounds.


Submission instructions:

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until any open positions are filled.

All applicants should email the following information to engineering@usfca.edu:
  • Curriculum Vitae (PDF) that includes three references who USF may contact.
  • Cover letter (PDF) explaining your interest in teaching the course and working at USF
  • Official teaching evaluations from prior courses.
Full-Time/Part-Time:Part timePay Rate:

Salary Range :
$2185 per unit minimum

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