Part-Time Secondary Instructors, Dept. Chemistry and Forensic Science
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Title: Part-Time Secondary Instructors, Dept. Chemistry and Forensic Science
Position Type: Part-Time Faculty
Search Type: External - minimum 7 days
Department: 21R000 - Science, Tech, Engineering & Math
Division: 2R0000 - Academic Affairs
Position Location: Richmond Campus
Driver Classification: Non-Driver
FLSA: Exempt
Schedule Type: Part Time, No Benefits (less than 20 hrs per week)
Additional Schedule Details: Appointments will begin this Fall 2026 semester, with options to renew on a semester-to-semester basis.
Posted Salary Grade: Part Time Faculty/Students - 01
Retirement: None
Contact Person: Rachel Velez
Job Summary/Basic Functions
The Department of Chemistry and Forensic Science at EKU is seeking Part-Time Secondary Instructors to work with program faculty, assisting in teaching undergraduate lectures and laboratories. Appointments will begin this Fall 2026 semester, with options to renew on a semester-to-semester basis, as available.
Course load may be up to 9 credit hours per semester, depending on need. Courses may include, but are not limited to: Introductory Chemistry, General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Analytic Chemistry, and associated labs.
Candidates must have a minimum of a bachelor''s degree in Chemistry or a related discipline, or hold a bachelor''s degree and at least 18 graduate credit hours in Chemistry or a related discipline. Degree(s) must be from a regionally (SACS, Middle States, North Central, etc.) accredited or internationally recognized institution.
Candidates will submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, unofficial transcripts for undergraduate and graduate programs, and contact information for at least 3 professional references. Review of applications will begin immediately.
Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at the time of application. Official transcripts are required at the time of the position offer and as a condition of employment.
Applicants will be screened and contacted as departmental needs for part-time faculty arise. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Candidates must have a minimum of a bachelor''s degree in Chemistry or a related discipline, or hold a bachelor''s degree and at least 18 graduate credit hours in Chemistry or a related discipline. Degree(s) must be from a regionally (SACS, Middle States, North Central, etc.) accredited or internationally recognized institution.
Job Duties
Sponsorship: Position is not eligible for visa sponsorship
Funding Source: Institutional
Open Until Filled: No
Special Instructions: Applicant documents include:
Cover Letter
Vitae
Copies of unofficial transcripts
Contact Information for 3 Professional References
EEO Statement
Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.
Background Check Statement
Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.