Adjunct Faculty - Health Sciences
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Virginia Wesleyan University
Virginia Beach, VA, US
Summary
The instructor will teach laboratory sections for Chemistry for Health Sciences, providing syllabi and grading assignments. Responsibilities include communicating with students via office hours and submitting required academic reports to the Registrar.
Job Description
Job Description:
This is a part-time position teaching laboratory sections for Chemistry for Health
Sciences during the 2026-2027 academic year at Batten University. The course
description is:
Integrated lecture and laboratory course that relates basic inorganic and organic
chemical processes to those of biochemistry. Explores the nature of atoms and
molecules in terms of simple structures and reactions, and the more complex structures
of biochemical molecules and their interactions with living systems.
The adjunct instructor will teach in-person during the day or early evening. Preference
will be given to candidates with a Ph.D. and demonstrated experience in teaching
college level chemistry, especially chemistry for health sciences (pre-nursing students),
although candidates with an M.S. or 18 graduate semester hours in Chemistry or
Biochemistry will be considered. Interested candidates should send their resume/CV to
the Department Chair, Dr. Kevin Kittredge at [email protected]. Review of
applications will begin immediately.
Duties and Responsibilities:
* Provide syllabi to students on the first day of class.
* Be on time and prepared for class sessions and grade, provide feedback, and
return assignments within a reasonable time period.
* Communicate with students via office hours and email.
* Submit mid-term reports, final grades, and C- reports per guidelines provided by
the University Registrar.
* Comply with FERPA regulations.
* Coordinate with Campus support services as needed to support students.
Qualifications:
* Ph.D. in Chemistry or Biochemistry or M.S. with 18 graduate hours in either
Chemistry or Biochemistry
* Teaching experience is preferred
* Willingness to learn and use Blackboard, the University Learning Management
System.
* Strong communication skills.
This description is to be regarded as a general overview of the responsibilities required
for this position. It is not intended as a contractual agreement; other related duties may
be assigned.
If you found this job listing on an external site, please apply directly on the University's
career page to be considered.
About Us
About Batten University
Batten University (batten.edu) is Coastal Virginia's premier university of the liberal arts
and sciences. Situated on a 300-acre park-like campus in Virginia Beach, Batten
University annually enrolls more than 5,000 learners in all programs in all locations,
including nearly 1,700 students in undergraduate, graduate and online programs.
Students thrive in average class sizes of 12, and nearly 90 percent of new graduates
are employed or enrolled in graduate school within one year of graduation. Through its
Environmental Guiding Principles, the University incorporates a commitment to
sustainability in every aspect of campus life. Batten University is an inclusive community
dedicated to scholarship and service grounded in the liberal arts and sciences, inspiring
students to build meaningful lives through engagement in Coastal Virginia's dynamic
metropolitan region, the nation and the world.
Location
Batten University has often been defined by its desirable and unique location in Coastal
Virginia. Located in Virginia Beach, the University is just minutes from the Atlantic
Ocean and the Chesapeake Bay on a beautiful 300-acre park-like campus. The area is
home to a host of business, governmental, and cultural institutions, as well as rich
historical and natural resources. Nestled in the heart of one of Virginia’s largest
metropolitan areas, Batten University is physically insulated from the bustle of the city
traffic, and yet the vast resources of its surrounding urban area are easily accessible.
Our region is proud of its vibrant city life, sandy beaches, and rich history. Learn more at
visitvirginiabeach.com/explore.
Statement of Non-Discrimination
Batten University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered on the
basis of skills, experience, and qualifications without regard to race, religion, color,
creed, gender, national and ethnic origin, age, marital status, covered veteran status,
sexual orientation, the presence of non-job-related medical disability, or any other
legally protected status.
