Adjunct Chemistry
Indian River State College
Adjunct Chemistry
Indian River State College
Public college in Fort Pierce, FL
Indian River State College is seeking passionate and student-centered educators to join our team as Adjunct Chemistry Faculty. In this role, you’ll help shape the next generation of learners by creating engaging, real-world learning experiences in lecture and laboratory settings.
As an adjunct instructor, you’ll teach courses such as Introduction to Chemistry, General Chemistry, and Organic Chemistry, guiding students through both foundational concepts and hands-on laboratory work. You’ll play an important role in supporting student success—fostering curiosity, encouraging critical thinking, and helping students persist toward their academic goals.
We’re looking for educators who bring both subject-matter expertise and a commitment to inclusive, engaging teaching. You’ll have the opportunity to incorporate innovative instructional technologies, connect chemistry concepts to everyday life, and collaborate with colleagues on curriculum development and student success initiatives.
Indian River State College is a leading public institution located on Florida’s Treasure Coast, serving students across multiple campuses in four counties. We are dedicated to academic excellence, innovation, and community engagement, offering associate and bachelor’s degrees, workforce training, and continuing education programs.
At The River, we believe every student’s and employee’s story matters. We value the different perspectives, experiences, and talents that come together on our campuses, creating a learning environment and workplace that’s supportive, inclusive, and inspiring. With flexible options online, on campus, and hybrid, we design learning experiences that meet students where they are and prepare them for real-world success. Programs like the Promise Program open doors by providing eligible students with tuition-free access, ensuring every learner has the opportunity to thrive.
Why Join the River
When you join Indian River State College, you become part of a forward-thinking and supportive community where your work truly matters. Your role is more than a job; it’s an opportunity to shape the future, uplift students, and be part of a mission-driven college that is changing lives every day.
JOB SUMMARY:
Under general guidance, prepare, instruct and grade all class and laboratory coursework. Assign final grades. Maintain regularly scheduled hours to meet with students. Engage in activities to improve student learning, retention, and completion. Serve the community and on college committees. Participate in grant writing individually and/or on a team.
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PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
This position requires an ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time and to present verbal lectures/demonstrations, walk, bend, lift, reach up, stoop, and carry items occasionally in excess of twenty-five (25) pounds. Some lifting of computer and electronic equipment may be required. It also requires manual dexterity to operate standard office machines, such as, copier, fax, calculator, telephone, and other equipment as necessary. IRSC expects its employees to follow proper safety standards while employed by the College.
This description is intended to indicate typical kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as declaring every specific duty and responsibility of the particular position. This job description is not intended to be a contract for employment, and the employer reserves the right to make any necessary revisions to the job description at any time without notice.
Public college in Fort Pierce, FL
Indian River State College is a public college in Fort Pierce, Florida. It offers associate and bachelor's degrees, certificates, workforce education, and university transfer programs.
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