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How to hire a chemistry instructor, adjunct

Chemistry instructor, adjunct hiring summary. Here are some key points about hiring chemistry instructors, adjunct in the United States:

  • In the United States, the median cost per hire a chemistry instructor, adjunct is $1,633.
  • It takes between 36 and 42 days to fill the average role in the US.
  • Human Resources use 15% of their expenses on recruitment on average.
  • On average, it takes around 12 weeks for a new chemistry instructor, adjunct to become settled and show total productivity levels at work.

How to hire a chemistry instructor, adjunct, step by step

To hire a chemistry instructor, adjunct, you should clearly understand the skills and experience you are looking for in a candidate, and allocate a budget for the position. You will also need to post and promote the job opening to reach potential candidates. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to hire a chemistry instructor, adjunct:

Here's a step-by-step chemistry instructor, adjunct hiring guide:

  • Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
  • Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
  • Step 3: Make a budget
  • Step 4: Write a chemistry instructor, adjunct job description
  • Step 5: Post your job
  • Step 6: Interview candidates
  • Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new chemistry instructor, adjunct
  • Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

What does a chemistry instructor, adjunct do?

An adjunct chemistry instructor provides instruction in the introductory concepts of chemistry as well as proper laboratory procedures, techniques, and protocols. Adjunct chemistry instructors maintain a safe laboratory environment, awareness, and implementation of health and fire safety regulations. These instructors inform students about their progress through graded laboratory assignments. Among the skills they need to develop include undergraduate laboratory instruction, professionalism, and high-quality teaching commitment.

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  1. Identify your hiring needs

    Before you post your chemistry instructor, adjunct job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a chemistry instructor, adjunct for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

    Determine employee vs contractor status
    Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

    A chemistry instructor, adjunct's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, chemistry instructors, adjunct from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

    The following list breaks down different types of chemistry instructors, adjunct and their corresponding salaries.

    Type of Chemistry Instructor, AdjunctDescriptionHourly rate
    Chemistry Instructor, AdjunctPostsecondary teachers instruct students in a wide variety of academic and career and technical subjects beyond the high school level. They also conduct research and publish scholarly papers and books.$18-54
    Chemistry Department ChairpersonA chemistry department chairperson assists in aligning departmental efforts using university and college universities. These department chairpersons encourage, communicate, and support across cultural boundaries... Show more$22-41
    InstructorInstructors are responsible for imparting knowledge to students. They are well-versed in different topics related to their area of teaching... Show more$14-45
  2. Create an ideal candidate profile

    Common skills:
    • Colleges
    • Syllabus
    • Lab Courses
    • Course Content
    • Student Performance
    • Classroom Management
    • Blackboard
    • Laboratory Experiments
    • Lab Safety
    • Organic Chemistry Laboratory
    • Non-Science Majors
    • Chemistry II
    • Lab Reports
    • Chemistry Courses
    Check all skills
    Responsibilities:
    • Assist classmates with developing positive study habits and strategies for managing classroom material.
    • Develop syllabus and on-line learning management tools.
    • Used variety of teaching techniques to encourage student critical thinking and discussion in collegiate anatomy and physiology course.
    • Lead phlebotomy clinical laboratory skills' development by demonstration and observation and help of students practice.
    More chemistry instructor, adjunct duties
  3. Make a budget

    Including a salary range in your chemistry instructor, adjunct job description helps attract top candidates to the position. A chemistry instructor, adjunct salary can be affected by several factors, such as geography, experience, seniority, certifications, and the prestige of the hiring company.

    For example, the average salary for a chemistry instructor, adjunct in Nebraska may be lower than in California, and an entry-level chemistry instructor, adjunct usually earns less than a senior-level chemistry instructor, adjunct. Additionally, a chemistry instructor, adjunct with certifications may command a higher salary, and working for a well-known company or start-up may also impact an employee's pay.

    Average chemistry instructor, adjunct salary

    $66,675yearly

    $32.06 hourly rate

    Entry-level chemistry instructor, adjunct salary
    $39,000 yearly salary
    Updated February 2, 2026

    Average chemistry instructor, adjunct salary by state

    RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
    1California$113,367$55
    2Idaho$82,912$40
    3Utah$78,157$38
    4New York$75,371$36
    5Oregon$73,626$35
    6New Jersey$72,958$35
    7Nevada$72,333$35
    8Washington$71,159$34
    9Texas$70,766$34
    10Michigan$65,704$32
    11Kansas$64,457$31
    12Pennsylvania$64,443$31
    13Iowa$63,978$31
    14Florida$63,039$30
    15North Carolina$61,302$29
    16Missouri$60,564$29
    17Illinois$60,070$29
    18Georgia$59,168$28
    19Ohio$58,383$28
    20Minnesota$57,669$28

    Average chemistry instructor, adjunct salary by company

  4. Writing a chemistry instructor, adjunct job description

    A chemistry instructor, adjunct job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a chemistry instructor, adjunct job description:

    Chemistry instructor, adjunct job description example

    The University of Saint Mary is a Roman Catholic, liberal arts university located in Leavenworth, Kansas, just 25 minutes away from Kansas City. For over 90 years, the University of Saint Mary has helped students find their way to meaningful lives and careers through an education that blends the liberal arts and a focus on critical thinking with the development of key professional skills. USM serves about 1,400 students at its main campus in Leavenworth, its satellite location in Overland Park, as well as online.

    POSITION SUMMARY:

    Each position will be responsible for teaching one or more of the following courses during the Spring 2022 Semester (January 11 – May 9, 2022) depending on qualifications and interest:

    • CH 113, Allied Health Chemistry plus CHL 113, Allied Health Chemistry laboratory; TF 8:00 – 9:15 am plus T 9:30 – 12:20 pm
    • CH 221, General Chemistry II plus CHL 221, General Chemistry II laboratory; MR 8:00 – 9:15 am plus MR 9:30 – 12:20 pm
    • CH 331, Organic Chemistry II plus CHL 331, Organic Chemistry II laboratory; MR 8:00 –9:15 am plus MR 9:30 – 12:20 pm
    • CH 455, Instrumental Analysis plus CHL 455, Instrumental Analysis laboratory; MR 12:30 – 1:45 pm plus W 8:00 – 12:00 pm

    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

    • Teach a broad range of chemistry courses.
    • Maintain records as required for student attendance, advising and grading.
    • Evaluate and revise course content, course materials, and teaching methods as required to maintain high-quality instruction.
    • Advise and/or mentor students through electronic communications and other appropriate methods.
    • Assess the course and program learning outcomes.
    • Support the mission of the University of Saint Mary.

    REQUIREMENTS :

    • Master’s degree or higher in Chemistry or related field.

    • May also consider those with 18 graduate level credit hours in chemistry or All-But-Dissertation doctoral candidates.

    • Ability to teach required course.

    • Affinity with the Mission of the University of Saint Mary

    TO APPLY:
    Submit a cover letter, resume and contact information for at least three current professional references.

    Saint Mary is an Equal Opportunity Employer.




  5. Post your job

    There are various strategies that you can use to find the right chemistry instructor, adjunct for your business:

    • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
    • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
    • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
    • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.
    Post your job online:
    • Post your chemistry instructor, adjunct job on Zippia to find and recruit chemistry instructor, adjunct candidates who meet your exact specifications.
    • Use field-specific websites.
    • Post a job on free websites.
  6. Interview candidates

    Recruiting chemistry instructors, adjunct requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

    Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

    The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

  7. Send a job offer and onboard your new chemistry instructor, adjunct

    Once you've selected the best chemistry instructor, adjunct candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

    It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

    After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new chemistry instructor, adjunct. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

  8. Go through the hiring process checklist

    • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
    • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
    • Define job responsibilities and requirements
    • Establish budget and timeline
    • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
    • Write job description
    • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
    • Promote the job internally
    • Process applications through applicant tracking system
    • Review resumes and cover letters
    • Shortlist candidates for screening
    • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
    • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
    • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
    • Conduct background checks on top candidates
    • Check references of top candidates
    • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
    • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
    • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
    • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
    • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
    • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)
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How much does it cost to hire a chemistry instructor, adjunct?

There are different types of costs for hiring chemistry instructors, adjunct. One-time cost per hire for the recruitment process. Ongoing costs include employee salary, training, onboarding, benefits, insurance, and equipment. It is essential to consider all of these costs when evaluating hiring a new chemistry instructor, adjunct employee.

The median annual salary for chemistry instructors, adjunct is $66,675 in the US. However, the cost of chemistry instructor, adjunct hiring can vary a lot depending on location. Additionally, hiring a chemistry instructor, adjunct for contract work or on a per-project basis typically costs between $18 and $54 an hour.

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