Organic Chemistry Adjunct

Job Overview

Clarke University is seeking applications for an adjunct faculty position to teach Organic Chemistry II with lab (7 contact hours/week) for upper-level science students beginning January 2027. Organic Chemistry II and lab are the second half of the two-semester sequence. These courses are offered by the chemistry program and serve as a required course for the biology and chemistry majors.

The position requires a master’s degree or a doctorate in chemistry or a related science area. Candidates who are ABD will be considered. The preferred delivery of the course is in-person on the Clarke University campus in Dubuque, IA, but applications for instructors who can teach hybrid or online will also be considered.

To apply, please upload the following documents online at http://clarke.applicantpool.com: letter of interest, curriculum vitae, unofficial transcripts from the highest graduate degree earned, and the contact information for three (3) people to serve as a reference. Confidential reference letters may be emailed to HRLetters@clarke.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately.

Clarke University is committed to fostering a welcoming campus community that celebrates each person's unique contributions and promotes an inclusive learning environment. Accordingly, Clarke University does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.