Sign InCreate ProfileEnglish (US)Adjunct Lecturer - Introductory Organic Chemistry and BiochemistryMesa, AZ, United States|req1066Posted on: 8/23/2026 Back to SearchAdjunct Lecturer - Introductory Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry Benedictine University is an inclusive academic community, inspired by the Catholic intellectual tradition and Benedictine values. We seek employees who will contribute to the advancement
of our mission by helping students shape lives of meaning and purpose as engaged citizens who care for the Earth, welcome people of diverse faiths and cultures, and promote the common good. Position: Adjunct Lecturer - Introductory Organic Chemistry and BiochemistryDepartment: Physical Sciences Classification: Part-time, Non-benefit eligibleRate: $1400 per contact hour (with a terminal degree) and $1200 per contact
hour (without a terminal degree). This compensation is per contact hour and is subject to change based on class size.Brief overview of duties: The Physical Sciences Department is seeking qualified applicants for an adjunct faculty position teaching Introductory Organic Chemistry and Introduction to Biochemistry at our Mesa, Arizona campus during the Spring 2027 semester. This in-person teaching assignment consists of
two consecutive 8-week courses taught within the traditional 16-week spring semester. These courses primarily serve students pursuing degrees in the Allied Health-Nutrition major.Introductory Organic Chemistry (2 Credit Hours | 8-Week 1 Course)An introduction to the structure, nomenclature, and reactions of organic compounds, with emphasis on functional groups relevant to biological systems. The course provides
foundational concepts that support further study in biochemistry and the health sciences.Introduction to Biochemistry (2 Credit Hours | 8-Week 2 Course)An introduction to the structures and properties of carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids, proteins, and enzymes, as well as the fundamental pathways of energy metabolism. Emphasis is placed on the biochemical processes that support human health and nutrition.Required
Qualifications: Education: Master's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a closely related discipline. Minimum Qualifications: • Master's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a closely related discipline.• Ability to teach Introductory Organic Chemistry and Introduction to Biochemistry at the undergraduate level.Preferred Qualifications:• Ph.D. in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related field.• Prior college-level
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