Adjunct Faculty - Organic Chemistry at United States International University - USIU Africa

Job Summary:

The successful candidates will be reporting to the Dean School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, the incumbent will be expected to teach, selected courses in Organic Chemistry, Analytical and Physical Chemistry.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach and assess selected Chemistry courses to undergraduate students in Bsc. Applied Biochemistry and Bachelor of Pharmacy
• Introduce and mark practical reports for assigned courses that have practical component
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
• Support and mentor students in their career endeavors.
• Participate in curriculum development activities to ensure that the programs and the teaching content are up-to-date and marketable;
• Participate in program assessment and reviews;

Minimum Educational Qualifications and Professional Experience

• A Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry (Bachelor of Education Science with a major in Chemistry)
• A Master of Science degree in Synthetic Organic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry or Physical Chemistry
• A Ph.D. in Chemistry (Synthetic Organic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry or Physical Chemistry)
• Previous teaching experience is preferred.

Personal Attributes & Competencies

• Excellent computer background;
• Be self-motivated and highly-disciplined;
• Excellent command of the subject area including lesson planning;
• Managing ambiguity and emotions;
• Managing technological change;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Excellent listening and mediation skills;
• Excellent fundraising and grants writing skills;
• Excellent presentation skills;
• Excellent research writing skills.