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The department is recognized by the American Chemical Society and the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and proudly prepares students to be the world's next chemists, biochemists, bioengineers and educators.

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The University of San Diego, an engaged and contemporary Catholic institution, was founded by the Diocese of San Diego and the Society of the Sacred Heart in 1949. Governed by an independent board of trustees since 1972, USD remains committed to a liberal arts education grounded in the Catholic intellectual tradition and the pursuit of truth, goodness and beauty. Inspired by this centuries old tradition of Catholic higher education, the University welcomes people of all faith traditions and any, or no, religious background. The future success of USD relies on the contributions of those who seek to foster the development of engaged global citizens and an earnest confrontation of humanity’s urgent challenges.

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of San Diego seeks applications for part-time instructors for the following courses for Fall 2026 (in-person modality). When applying, you may indicate interest for one or more of the positions listed below. Please note specific days and meeting times. Part-time instructors will not teach more than 6 units (faculty load) per semester.

Instructor for General Chemistry I laboratory (CHEM151L sections -04, -06, -08, -09) will teach General Chemistry I Laboratory (3 unit faculty load) for Fall 2026 in the in-person modality.

Course description: Part 1 of a two-semester laboratory course which introduces the concepts and techniques of experimental chemistry.

Sections:
Section 04 meets weekly on Tuesdays from 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM.

Section 06 meets weekly on Tuesdays from 2:30 PM - 6:30 PM.

Section 08 meets weekly on Thursdays from 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM.

Section 09 meets weekly on Thursdays from 2:30 PM - 6:30 PM. Instructor for General Chemistry II laboratory (CHEM152L sections -01, -03) will teach General Chemistry II Laboratory (3 unit faculty load) for Fall 2026 in the in-person modality.

Course description: Part 2 of a two-semester laboratory course which introduces the concepts and techniques of experimental chemistry.  

Section 01 meets weekly on Mondays from 1:25 PM - 5:25 PM.

Section 03 meets weekly on Wednesdays from 1:25 PM - 5:25 PM.

Instructors in the general chemistry series are supported by our Director of General Chemistry who leads regularly scheduled meetings with lecture and laboratory instructors to communicate curricular content and maintain consistency across multi-section courses.

Instructor for Organic Chemistry I lecture (CHEM301 sections 02, -06) will teach Organic Chemistry I (3 unit faculty load).

Course description: Part 1 of a two semester introduction to basic organic chemistry. The relationship of structure and bonding in organic compounds to reactivity will be emphasized. Reactions will be discussed from mechanistic and synthetic perspectives.

Section 02 meets weekly on MWF from 9:05 AM – 10:00 AM

Section 06 meets weekly on MWF from 10:10 AM - 11:05 AM.

Instructor for Organic Chemistry I laboratory (CHEM301L-11) will teach Organic Chemistry I laboratory (3 unit faculty load).

Course description: This lab is the first semester of a two-semester sequence. It introduces common organic lab techniques (including chromatography, extraction, recrystallization, distillation) used for separating and analyzing organic compounds.

Section 11 meets weekly on F from 1:25 PM – 5:25 PM

Instructor for Organic Chemistry II (CHEM302-02) will teach Organic Chemistry II (3 unit faculty load).

Course description: Part 2 of a two semester introduction to basic organic chemistry. The relationship of structure and bonding in organic compounds to reactivity will be emphasized. Reactions will be discussed from mechanistic and synthetic perspectives.

Section 02 meets weekly on MWF from 10:10 AM - 11:05 AM.

Instructors in the organic chemistry series are supported by our Director of Organic Chemistry who leads regularly scheduled meetings with lecture and laboratory instructors to communicate curricular content and maintain consistency across multi-section courses.

Positions are included in the Non-tenure Track Bargaining Unit. The successful applicant employee, subject to the terms of the College’s Collective Bargaining, will be a bargaining unit member and will be subject to the University’s Agreement with SEIU Local 721.

This is a part-time temporary, non benefit-based position with an anticipated end date of December 31, 2026. The appointment is renewable at the discretion of the University and dependent upon performance and continued funding. 

Minimum qualifications:

• A master's degree in chemistry or in a closely related field.

Preferred qualifications:

• A terminal degree in chemistry or in a closely related field.
• Preference will be given to applicants with teaching experience at the undergraduate level.

Background check:  Successful completion of a pre-employment background check.

Degree Verification Requirement: Persons offered employment in this position will be required to provide official education transcripts for degree verification purposes.

Compensation:

Compensation for this position will be paid on a bi-weekly basis at a per-unit rate of $2,581-$2,659, commensurate with qualifications. 

The salary range provided in this posting reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this position.  Actual compensation offered or earned is dependent on experience, education and other factors including departmental budget.

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