Adjunct Faculty, Natural Sciences

Job Description Summary

The College of Arts & Sciences at Shawnee State University seeks a qualified individual beginning January 2026 to serve as Part-time Faculty (Adjunct) in the Department of Natural Sciences in the following area:

• Introductory Chemistry

The successful candidate will serve, in partnership with Pickaway-Ross Career and Technology Center, at the Chillicothe, OH campus.

Applications are accepted on a continuous basis. All applicants must complete the online application. Upload these documents with your application:

• a *cover letter *to Human Resources specifically addressing how your qualifications meet the posted qualifications,
• curriculum vitae;
• a Resume;
• a copy of official or unofficial transcripts;

IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT REFERENCE SECTION : Include only *the name and phone number of your Professional References --- DO NOT INCLUDE their email address*. If you prefer, you may skip this section entirely and provide your reference information in the Applicant Documents area of the application.

Candidates invited for an on-campus interview may be required to present a teaching demonstration of their instructional abilities. Specific questions may be directed to Dr. Christopher Meade, Chair of the Department of Natural Sciences at [[email protected]]{tabindex="0"} or 740.351.3138.

Adjunct faculty at SSU are eligible for tuition waivers ([ Tuition Waiver for Adjunct Faculty Policy ]("0" rel="nofollow"} [(Download PDF reader)](" blank" rel="noopener"} [(Download PDF reader)]("0" target=" blank" rel="noopener"}) and enjoy professional development opportunities, office space, and limited mileage reimbursement. They and their family (children 14 years and up) also have free access to the Rhodes Athletic Facility.

Employment with the University is dependent upon BOT budget approval for the current fiscal year. A background check is required prior to hire. Official transcripts are required and must be submitted prior to hire to Dr. Christopher Meade, Chair of the Department of Natural Sciences at 940 2nd Street, Portsmouth, OH 45662.

Note to Applicants This is an open posting maintained and updated every semester based upon the enrollment needs of the Department, and as such, is filled on an as-needed/ongoing basis every semester. **

SSU seeks individuals who share our commitment to students as our first priority.

Shawnee State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University prohibits discrimination against any individual because of race, color, genetic information, religion, age, disability, national origin, ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran status or military status. **

Minimum Qualifications

(EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND EXPERIENCE) Master's degree in the respective or related area Possess excellent communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with students with a wide range of skills Ability to use technology in teaching Ability to use collaborative learning techniques and student-centered methods of instruction Ability to work in a multiethnic/multicultural environment Ability to work a flexible schedule that includes evening and weekend assignments -- daytime availability a plus (in some cases, may be required)