Adjunct Faculty - Organic Chemistry II – Lab – Traditional Campus (Spring 2026) – College of Natural Sciences

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Join our mission in helping others find their purpose and start your instructor career with GCU. The College of Natural Sciences offers rewarding opportunities for adjunct faculty to teach part-time, face-to-face instruction at our Phoenix campus. If you are highly motivated and passionate about teaching exceptional quality instruction in modern facilities with smaller class sizes, we’d like to hear from you.  

Why Work At Gcu:

• Tuition benefits specifically for the adjunct employee

• 401(K)

• Employee Perks and Discounts
• Gym and Fitness Center
• Canyon Health & Wellness Center

GCU Main Campus - Phoenix, AZ:

• Courses are in-person and on-campus for the Spring 2026 Semester (01/05/2026 - 04/26/2026)

Course: Organic Chemistry I – Lab

The laboratory section of CHM-232 supports and extends principles learned in the lecture course. Students carry out various organic syntheses using techniques taught in CHM-231. The experiments include preparation of an alkene from an alcohol, a Grignard reaction, preparation of cinnamaldehyde, nitration of methyl benzoate, synthesis of N-Methyl Prozac, an Aldol reaction, Benzimidazole synthesis, and a Diazonium coupling reaction. 

What You Will Do:

• Facilitate classroom lecture and discussions
• Engage students in learning course objectives and topics
• Assess student performance and mentor success in the classroom
• Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement, and Mission of Grand Canyon University

What You Will Bring:

• Preferred: Master’s or Doctorate in Chemistry with an emphasis in Organic Chemistry
• Minimum: Master's in any field with 18 graduate credit hours in Chemistry emphasizing Organic Chemistry
• Before submitting your application, please attach the following to review:
• Your unofficial transcript reflecting degree earned with 18 graduate credit hours in the areas listed above
• Your unofficial transcripts for any applicable conferred graduate degrees

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