Adjunct Hiring Pool - Chemistry & Biochemistry

POSITION TITLE: Adjunct Hiring Pool - Chemistry & Biochemistry

COMPENSATION RANGE: 1,080.00 - 1,300.00 per credit hour

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Faculty

Department: Chemistry & Biochemistry

TARGET HIRE DATE: 8/18/2025

BENEFITS: UNC's Career Hub

This is an open pool posting and applicants will be contacted only if a suitable position becomes available. Pool may be used to fill vacancies for the Fall 2025 - Summer 2026.

This pool expires 05/31/2026. Applicants wishing to remain in this pool past 05/31/2026, must reapply at that time.

Position Summary:

Candidates are sought to form a hiring pool for temporarypositions in Chemistry and Biochemistry to Instruct on-campus, off-campus, oronline undergraduate courses as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:This position requires a master's degree in Chemistry,Biochemistry or related fields (such as Natural Science). ABDs and candidateswith 18+ hours of coursework in a Chemistry, Biochemistry or related field willbe considered. The successful candidate will be expected to demonstratepotential for teaching excellence in traditional and online settings.

Preferred Qualifications:Previous teaching experience at University or professional level, Ph.D. inChemistry or Biochemistry, and/or Potential ability to work independently.

Benefits:

Benefitsavailable include health, dental, vision, life and long-term disabilityinsurance, as well as a selection of several defined contribution retirementplans for all full-time positions. Employees at UNC receive sick leave, andother leave options may be available based on position. Full-time employees areeligible to receive tuition waiver benefits, as well as dependents and spousesof UNC Employeeswho are employed at 0.5 FTE or above are eligible for undergraduatedependent tuition grants of up to 50%. These tuition grants will cover in-statetuition charges. Further requirements may exist. Other benefits may be availablebased on position.

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Background Check

Satisfactory completion of a background check, educational check, and authorization to work in the United States is required after a conditional offer of employment has been made. The successful candidate must submit original transcripts within one (1) month of hire.

This position is contingent on funding from the Colorado State Legislature, approval by the Board of Trustees, and subject to the policies and regulations of the University of Northern Colorado.

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