Northeastern University

Adjunct Faculty, Chemistry and Chemical Biology (Oakland)

Location
Oakland, CA
Pay
$2,317 per credit
Type
Part-time · In-Person
Posted
August 12, 2025

About this position

Adjunct Faculty, Chemistry and Chemical Biology (Oakland) About the Opportunity The Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, College of Science, at Northeastern University is seeking Adjunct Faculty to teach on our Oakland, CA campus. We are seeking motivated individuals who are committed to excellence in teaching and student support. Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university and a world leader in experiential learning. The same commitment to connecting with the world drives our use-inspired research enterprise. The university offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate programs leading to degrees through the doctorate in nine colleges and schools. Responsibilities: The instructor will teach primarily general or organic chemistry, with possible teaching in physical or analytical chemistry courses for life or physical science students or engineering students at the undergraduate level depending on departmental need and enrollment. Teaching includes regular office/consultation hours and may include laboratories and recitations. Qualifications: Qualified candidates must have a Ph.D. in Chemistry or a closely related field and prior teaching experience. Documents to Submit:Cover letter briefly describing candidate's background and specific interests Curriculum vitae (CV) that includes PhD completion date Teaching philosophy statement List of three references who might be contacted for recommendations. Review of applications will begin immediately. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by the law. Position Type Academic Additional Information Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer. Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Pay Range: The per credit rate is $2,317.50 To apply, visit https://northeastern.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/careers/job/Oakland-CA/Adjunct-Faculty--Chemistry-and-Chemical-Biology--Oakland-_R124153 jeid-ffea0323a3ebc147bdb3efd70917e5bf

Listing sourced from HigherEdJobs — apply there; OpenLecture never collects applications.

How the pay compares

Medians across listings on this board that disclose per-course pay, updated daily.

This listing
$2,317 per credit
Chemistry median
$3,120/ course, n=49
California median
$10,912/ course, n=293

Other chemistry adjunct jobs in California

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)

Assistant Adjunct Professor 2027-2028

Los Ángeles, CA, Estados UnidosIn-PersonChemistryPart-time
Listed 3d ago•Pay not disclosed•via Google Jobs
Apply
Walnut, CAIn-PersonChemistryPart-time$104+/hr
Listed 5d ago•via HigherEdJobs
Apply

Mount San Antonio College

Chemistry- Adjunct Professor

Walnut, CaliforniaIn-PersonChemistryPart-time$104+/hr
Posted 5d ago•via EdJoin
Apply
Modesto, CAIn-PersonChemistryPart-time
Listed 1w ago•Pay not disclosed•via InsideHigherEd
Apply
Modesto, CAIn-PersonChemistryPart-time
Listed 1w ago•Pay not disclosed•via PeopleAdmin Direct
Apply