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Overview Join to apply for the Adjunct Faculty - Chemistry role at Aurora University Aurora University (AU) is committed to a student-centered environment and to equity of experience and opportunity. We value collaboration, inclusivity, and belonging across students, faculty, and staff. Position Purpose Aurora University seeks talented adjunct faculty who are passionate about teaching and learning. Adjunct faculty are qualified part-time instructors offered teaching opportunities based on course demand and staffing. Essential Job Functions Teaching Responsibilities CHM-1200 Principles of Chemistry — one-term course for non-majors covering general, inorganic, and organic chemistry as they relate to health sciences. Topics include atomic structure, chemical bonding, radioactivity, behavior of gases and solutions, acid and bases, hydrocarbons, functional groups, and important biological molecules. CHM-1200Z Principles of Chemistry Lab — laboratory activities integrating concepts learned in CHM-1200. CHM-1310 General Chemistry I — fundamental principles of chemistry: atoms and molecules, nomenclature, stoichiometry, atomic structure and periodic table, chemical bonding and geometry, and an introduction to equilibrium. CHM-1310Z General Chemistry I Lab — basic principles of experimental general chemistry: aqueous reaction chemistry, mass composition, solid state chemistry, ionic and covalent compounds and their reactions, stoichiometric reactions, and molecular structure. CHM-1320Z General Chemistry Lab II — concepts including acid–base chemistry (pH and titrations), thermodynamics, electrochemistry, and crystallography, with compound characterization. CHM-2410Z Organic Chemistry I Lab — laboratory activities such as extraction, chromatography, isolation of natural compounds, and application of CHM-2410 concepts. CHM-3555Z Biochemistry Lab — foundational biochemistry laboratory techniques for analysis of biomolecules, including buffers, biomolecule purification and quantification, enzyme kinetics, chromatography, and electrophoresis. CHM-3570 Inorganic Chemistry of Materials — principles of inorganic chemistry, including descriptive inorganic chemistry, structure and bonding, transition metal coordination chemistry, reaction mechanisms, solid state chemistry, electron transfer, and aqueous reaction chemistry. Essential Job Requirements Minimum Qualifications Master’s or PhD degree in chemistry or related field required. Industry experience and college-level teaching experience are preferred. Compensation and Benefits The anticipated pay rate for this position is $1,100 per credit hour. This compensation is subject to change at the sole discretion of the university, based on institutional needs. The pay range referenced in the job posting is the budgeted amount the university reasonably expects to pay for this position. The final pay rate will not be below the lowest pay rate listed herein. Benefit-eligible positions offer benefits including health, dental, life, vision, long-term disability, a 403(b) retirement plan through TIAA, and tuition remission. This position is not eligible for benefits. Equal Opportunity Aurora University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This description reflects the role at Aurora University and does not imply a guaranteed duration or other terms of employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Aurora University

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