Schmid College of Science and Technology at Chapman University seeks applications for Part-time Chemistry Lab Instructors to teach the below courses, beginning Fall 2026:
● General Chemistry Lab 1 - CHEM 140L
● General Chemistry Lab 2 - CHEM 150L
● Organic Chemistry Lab 1 - CHEM 230L
● Organic Chemistry Lab 2 - CHEM 331L
Chapman University is a nationally ranked, R2 Carnegie Classified, private institution offering traditional undergraduate and graduate programs in the heart of Orange County, one of Southern California’s most diverse and vibrant regions. Chapman’s campuses are home to nearly 10,000 students representing 50 states, three territories, and 87 countries. The 11 schools and colleges of Chapman, including Schmid College of Science and Technology, offer 65 bachelors, 53 masters, and six doctoral programs, along with nearly 60 minors and 17 accelerated and bridge programs. Classes are taught by the more than 1,100 dedicated faculty members who are leaders in their fields, including Nobel Prize recipients, MacArthur Fellows, National Medal of Science honorees, former U.S. Supreme Court clerks, and Emmy, Grammy, and Academy Award winners.
Schmid College of Science and Technology (SCST) embodies Chapman’s mission of providing students with personalized educational experiences by fostering an outstanding community of teacher-scholars across a broad range of undergraduate and graduate programs. Schmid College has a 140,000 sq ft home, the Keck Center for Science and Engineering, alongside the newly founded Dale E. and Sarah Ann Fowler School of Engineering. More information about the Schmid College of Science and Technology is available at https://www.chapman.edu/science.
Responsibilities
● Teach one or two assigned 4-hour lab sections once per week throughout the semester.
● Each week includes presenting a pre-laboratory lecture about the lab material, instructing and guiding students in correct laboratory technique and safety during the execution of a laboratory experiment, holding office hours, attending instructor meetings, and grading all assignments submitted by the students.
● The possible laboratory section times are weekdays 8:00-11:50 AM, 1:00-4:50 PM, or 6:00-9:50 PM, depending on availability.
● The instructor must be available to attend lab instructor orientations before the start of the semester.
Requirements
● Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field or equivalent professional experience
● Ability to communicate clearly with students in a laboratory setting
● Commitment to personalized education and the Chapman Experience in the Lab room.
Desired Qualification
● University or community college teaching experience, specifically with introductory STEM courses, such as introductory chemistry lab, general chemistry lab 1, general chemistry lab 2, organic chemistry lab 1, and/or organic chemistry lab 2.
Qualified candidates should submit the following application materials through Interfolio:
Inquiries may be directed to Dr. Matt Gartner at schmidcollege@chapman.edu. Please use “Chemistry Laboratory Instruction” as the email subject line.
Application review will start on May 1, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. The hourly rate for part-time lab instructors is $46.85. Successful completion of a background check is required for the final candidates.
Chapman University is an equal opportunity employer that provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of their protected characteristics. All qualified applicants and employees are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.
