Boston College

Summer Teaching Opportunity in Life Science Chemistry

Location
Chestnut Hill, MA
Pay
$8,250 per course
Type
Part-time · In-Person
Posted
October 1, 2026

About this position

Boston College: Messina College Location: Messina College Description: Messina College is seeking an instructor for Life Science Chemistry. Life Science Chemistry introduces Health Science students to basic chemical principles that underlie living systems. Topics in the areas of general, organic, and biological chemistry are covered. In Summer 2027, an instructor for one lecture of Life Science Chemistry is needed. Two accompanying labs for the course will be supported by a full-time instructor who will coordinate with the lecture instructor. The 2027 Summer Session runs from July 12 through August 20. Classes will meet at the following times: Lecture: Monday through Thursday, 1:00 - 2:20 pm Qualifications: Candidates should have experience teaching chemistry or life sciences at the college level. A Ph. D. or Masters. in a relevant field or advanced graduate standing will be considered. Classes will be offered on the Brookline campus of Boston College. Part time faculty receive a competitive salary (estimated to be $8,250) on a per course basis. In addition, part time faculty at Messina College have shared office space to prepare lectures and meet with students. About Messina College: Messina College is a new two-year residential college division of Boston College that offers an associate's degree program for first-generation, low-income students. The program's goal is to prepare students to enroll in a bachelor's degree program or begin their professional careers upon graduation. Messina College students live and study on the Brookline Campus of Boston College and have full access to BC's facilities and programs. Applicants may learn more about Messina College at www.bc.edu/messina.

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How the pay compares

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

This listing
$8,250
Biology & Life Sciences median
$3,054/ course, n=100
Massachusetts median
$6,090/ course, n=235

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