Adjunct Instructor - Chemistry (Temporary)

Norfolk State University (NSU), through exemplary teaching, scholarship and outreach, transforms lives and communities by empowering individuals to maximize their potential, creating life-long learners equipped to be engaged leaders and productive global citizens.

NSU’s Department of Chemistry seeks applicants for the position of Adjunct Lecturer – Chemistry.  Adjunct Chemistry faculty teach General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry lectures and laboratory courses.

Adjunct Faculty responsibilities include teaching one or more of the following:

• General Chemistry lecture and/or laboratory courses
• Organic Chemistry lecture and/or laboratory courses

Successful candidates will instruct, hold office hours and assist with assessment of the course(s) as part of the Chemistry program annual evaluation.

Candidates are encouraged to visit https://www.nsu.edu/chemistry to learn more about the Department of Chemistry at Norfolk State University.

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NSU is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons and applicants, without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, political affiliation, genetic information, race, religion, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy) or veteran status. NSU encourages and invites minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Candidate must possess a Master of Science in Chemistry from a regionally accredited institution of higher education; Ph.D. in Chemistry preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to teach General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry and teach laboratory courses associated with prescribed lectures.
• Skilled in the use of assessment and instructionally based technology when delivering teaching concepts and principles.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate to a diverse student-body audience, both verbally and in writing, with emphasis applied to a commitment to diversity.
• PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS as delineated above. 

1. Candidates may show interest by submitting, in its entirety online, an

application and all required application material.

2. Applicant is solely responsible for ensuring application and

material thoroughly reflects their knowledge, skills, and abilities, as it

relates to the advertised qualifications.

3. A complete application, including all previous employment, salary

history, and education, for full consideration, must be received online

by 11:59PM of the “Job Close Date.”

4. Applicants who list “see resume” or “see Curriculum Vitae” in lieu of

completing the application may miss the opportunity for full

consideration.5. NSU conducts background checks on all candidates

identified as finalists for employment. The type of background check(s)

performed is dependent upon the type of position for which you have

been identified as a finalist, which may include criminal history, sex

offender registry checks, reference checks, degree validation, driving

records, license verification, credit history review. The results of

background checks are made available to University employing

officials. You will be required to sign an Authorization to release form.

Wage employees are paid an hourly rate for actual hours worked and are limited to working 1500 hours per year and can only work a maximum of 29 hours a week. Work hours must be counted on the basis of the twelve-month period beginning May 1 of each year and April 30 of the following year. Wage employees in all agencies (all branches of government) are limited to working no more than 1500 hours during each twelve-month period of May 1-April 30. Should you work 1500 hours prior to April 30, your services will be terminated immediately. You will not be eligible for employment again until May 1. It is the responsibility of the employee and supervisor, as well as the Office of Human Resources, to monitor these hours to ensure compliance to policy. Wage employees may not earn leave nor do they have access to the Grievance Procedure process. They are not covered by the provision of the Virginia Personnel Act and are not entitled to the benefits afforded employees occupying classified positions.

Special Instructions:

You will be provided with confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Candidates may show interest by submitting via online, the following:

1. A letter of interest (via cover letter).
2. A current resume (via resume).
3. Complete Commonwealth of Virginia State Application.
4. Transcripts of highest degree conferred (unofficial transcripts accepted, however, official transcripts are required of finalist) (via transcripts).
5. Names and contact information for three job references (include with resume).

Application and/or résumé for this position must be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Job Board/Recruitment Management System (RMS). Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of Virginia Employees Only), must attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from either the electronic application and/or résumé. RMS provides a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your RMS account to check the status of your application for this position.

Norfolk State University conducts background checks on all candidates identified as a finalist for employment consideration. The type of background check(s) performed are dependent upon the type of position for which you have been identified as a finalist and may include criminal history, including sexual offender registry checks, reference checks, degree validation, DMV (driving) records, license verification, and credit report reviews. The results of background checks are made available to University employing officials. As a finalist, you will be required to sign an Authorization to Release form. Norfolk State University utilizes Form I-9 and E-verify in the verification of eligibility for employment. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

Contact Information:

Name: Office of Human Resources

Phone: 757-823-8160

Email: NO EMAILED DOCUMENTS ACCEPTED

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer

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