Adjunct Faculty - Chemistry
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Offer value
A valuable role at a pioneering institution, with an emphasis on experienced educators, providing good pay per credit hour associated with competitive fields.
- $1061 per credit teaching rate is competitive.
- Opportunity to impact student education in natural medicine.
- Involvement with established courses in chemistry.
Pros
- Opportunity to teach a well-structured curriculum.
- Generous compensation of $1061 per credit.
- Work at a respected institution in a growing field.
Cons
- Preference for advanced degrees may limit applicant pool.
- Position may require extensive lab component preparation.
- Potential high expectations regarding teaching standards.
Who it's for
Mid-Career • Part-Time / On-site
Good fit
- Qualified educators in chemistry.
- Professionals looking to transition to teaching.
- Individuals with a vested interest in natural medicine.
Not recommended for
- Candidates without educational qualifications.
- Individuals not interested in a teaching career.
- Those who prefer more structured teaching frameworks.
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
Founded in 1956, National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM) is the oldest accredited naturopathic medical school established in North America. NUNM continues its vision of innovation and leadership by offering superior education and training in natural medicine. Our programs blend traditional healing knowledge with modern science in challenging curricula. NUNM offers degree programs in naturopathic medicine, Chinese medicine, integrative medicine research, nutrition, global health, integrative mental health and integrative health sciences. Located in Oregon near the heart of the beautiful Pacific Northwest city of Portland, the City of Roses, NUNM students, faculty, and staff enjoy the many benefits of living in a green and culturally thriving city.
NUNM’s School of Undergraduate and Graduate Studies is seeking an adjunct academic faculty member to teach General Chemistry I with Lab, General Chemistry II with Lab, Organic Chemistry I with Lab, and Organic Chemistry II with Lab .
Adjunct faculty members perform instructional duties and responsibilities in accordance with the philosophy, mission, policies, and procedures of the University and appropriate to the individual assignment. The relationship of the faculty member to the student is one of teacher, mentor and facilitator of learning.
Course Name: NS325: General Chemistry II with Lab (undergraduate course)
Term: Winter 2026 (Begins January 5 th , 2026 – Ends March 28 th , 2026)
Course Credits: 3 ($1061/credit)
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course is an accelerated version of General Chemistry II. It includes a lab, and covers topics, including rates of reaction, chemical equilibria, acids and basis, plus chemical properties of main group elements and transition elements. This course will also cover introductions to electrochemistry, nuclear chemistry, organic chemistry (carbon bonding) and polymer chemistry.
Course Name: NS324: Organic Chemistry I with Lab (undergraduate course)
Term: Spring 2026 (Begins April 6 th , 2026 – Ends June 27 th , 2026)
Course Credits: 3 ($1061/credit)
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
An introduction to the molecular basis of living processes in bacteria, plants and humans. This course provides a foundation in the chemistry of carbon-containing compounds, including three-dimensional structures; chemical properties; and methods of structural identification, reactions and syntheses. Students also learn about the organic chemistry of specific pharmaceuticals and detoxification pathways.
Course Name: NS334: Organic Chemistry II with Lab (undergraduate course)
Term: Fall 2026 (Begins September 14 th , 2026 – Ends December 12 th , 2026)
Course Credits: 3 ($1061/credit)
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
An introduction to the molecular basis of living processes in bacteria, plants and humans. This course provides a foundation in the chemistry of carbon-containing compounds, including three-dimensional structures; chemical properties; and methods of structural identification, reactions and syntheses. Students also learn about the organic chemistry of specific pharmaceuticals and detoxification pathways.
Course Name: NS315: General Chemistry I with Lab (undergraduate course)
Term: Fall 2026 (Begins September 14th, 2026 – Ends December 12th, 2026)
Course Credits: 3 ($1061/credit)
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course is an accelerated version of General Chemistry I. It includes a lab, and covers topics, including measurements, atoms, ions, and molecules, chemical formulas and equations, stoichiometry, states of matter, thermochemistry, atomic theory, ionic and covalent bonding, molecular geometry, and solutions.
REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants must have education, experience, skill and knowledge in the area they will be teaching. Master’s degree required; doctoral degree preferred. This course can be taught online, and interviewing will take place online as well.
