Adjunct Faculty - Environmental Chemistry
Saint Joseph’s College of Maine invites applications for an Adjunct Instructor or Assistant Professor of Environmental Chemistry for the Spring 2027 semester. This individual will be responsible for teaching one lecture and one lab section of CH 245 Environmental Chemistry in person on our Sebago Lake campus.
We seek applicants who bring teaching experience in this field and share our passion for student-centered learning. This course is currently scheduled for MWF 11:10 am-12:15 pm (lecture) and Thursday 3-6 pm (Lab). This course time might be flexible depending on candidate availability.
SJC is located on the shore of Sebago Lake, Maine within easy commuting distance of Portland. We offer Bachelor of Science degree programs in environmental science, marine science, biochemistry, biology, and medical biology within one highly collaborative and vibrant Sciences department. We strive to create a learning environment where students are simultaneously supported and pushed to meet their potential.
Minimum qualifications:
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A Master’s Degree (for Instructor) or Ph.D. (for Assistant Professor) in Environmental Chemistry or a related field.
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Demonstrated success in undergraduate teaching
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Ability to connect with students and prioritize student learning
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Excellent oral and written communication skills
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Ability to utilize Brightspace, the College’s learning management system
Key expectations of the position:
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Develop and execute instructional plan that emphasizes student learning
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Actively engage with learners in a consistent manner
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Constructively evaluate learners’ assignments and provide timely feedback
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Maintain accurate records of learner progress
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Employ appropriate instructional strategies in support of learning outcomes
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Teach in person on our Sebago Lake campus
Application packages should include:
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Cover letter
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Curriculum vitae
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Statement of teaching philosophy
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Names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of three (3) professional references.
For more information about Saint Joseph’s College of Maine and our department, please see the college and department websites. Questions about the position can be directed to the Sciences Department Chair at [email protected]. Consideration of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
About Saint Joseph’s College of Maine
Founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1912, Saint Joseph’s College is Maine’s only Catholic college. Located on the shores of Sebago Lake in Standish, Maine, the 382-acre campus offers 46 undergraduate programs and a Division III athletic program to approximately 800 on-campus students. In addition to its on-campus offerings, Saint Joseph’s College provides certificates, undergraduate, and advanced degrees to approximately 1,200 working adults residing throughout the United States and in more than 20 other countries through its online learning program.
Saint Joseph’s College of Maine seeks to attract, retain, and develop personnel who support its mission and are committed to nurturing highly competent and deeply compassionate leaders ready to serve in a vulnerable world. Inspired by the life and vision of Catherine McAuley, it welcomes persons from all backgrounds as part of its community which is guided by the following values:
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to seek and embrace truth and wisdom wherever it may be found;
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to combine faith with reason in the pursuit of academic excellence;
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to commit ourselves to honesty in all relations with each other;
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to welcome the perspectives, cultures, and abilities of all people of good will, especially the disenfranchised;
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to value and respect the contribution of each member of the community;
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to reach out beyond the College’s boundaries to serve the needs of others with compassion and mercy;
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to address instances of injustice that impact people and the earth in solidarity with those we serve and from a position of informed advocacy.
Saint Joseph’s College of Maine is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to providing an inclusive work environment that supports a diverse faculty and staff. We consider all qualified applicants and employees for hiring, placement, and advancement, without regard to a person’s race (including traits associated with race, including hair texture, Afro hairstyles, and protective hairstyles), color, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, genetic information, military status, sex or gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disabilities, familial status, protected whistleblower activity, previous assertion of workers’ compensation claim, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.
Employees wishing to report sex-based discrimination, harassment, or misconduct should contact the Title IX Office ([email protected], 207-893-6606, 115A Heffernan Center).
In order to be considered for the position, submit an application and resume electronically by clicking on “Apply.” Be sure to also read and sign the Pre-Employment Statement. Offers are contingent upon successfully passing a background check. Specific questions may be emailed to: [email protected] or call 207-893-7757.
