Position Description
About The Kakos School of Arts and Sciences:
The Kakos School of Arts and Sciences is a vibrant, interdisciplinary community of student and faculty scholars working together to advance excellence in research, teaching, and learning. We combine Lasallian values with a person-centered approach to education to cultivate transferable critical thinking and scientific inquiry skills. Our students have the unique opportunity to scaffold their disciplinary passions on a strong foundation of the liberal arts and sciences to help them become successful, ethical professionals and community-engaged stewards of the future. Our 30 majors and 6 graduate programs prioritize building career-ready skills and include opportunities to engage with faculty in learning environments inside and outside of the classroom.
We encourage students to study abroad in our signature two-week faculty led programs, conduct research projects with distinguished faculty members, pursue internships, and leverage all of the unique cultural experiences New York City has to offer. Approximately 85% of our graduates either find employment or enroll in a graduate program related to their field of study within a year of graduation.
Position Summary:
We are seeking dedicated Adjunct Faculty members to join our Biological & Chemical Sciences Department at Manhattan University on an ongoing basis. The adjunct faculty will be responsible to teach General Chemistry laboratories.
Job Responsibilities
- The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching chemistry lab courses, based on need.
- Conduct laboratory sessions to supplement coursework.
- Prepare course materials, syllabi, and assessments.
- Provide timely feedback on student progress and assignments.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree.
- Master's degree, or current enrollment in a master’s program, majoring in chemistry or a related field.
- Teaching experience is preferred.