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The Department of Chemistry at Lake Forest College has a need for an adjunct instructor to teach sections of Organic Chemistry I laboratory for Fall 2025. Responsibilities include instructing one or two 4-hour afternoon lab sections on Monday and Tuesday, writing and grading assessments, and attending weekly staff meetings.  A Ph.D. in chemistry or related field is required. Demonstrated excellence in teaching is strongly preferred. A familiarity with gas chromatography and NMR spectroscopy is necessary.

Please send CV and names of references sent directly to shah@lakeforest.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

A highly selective liberal arts college located on Chicago’s North Shore, Lake Forest College enrolls approximately 1,800 students from more than 40 states and from more than 100 countries. Lake Forest is one of the most diverse small colleges in the Midwest with approximately 40% of our student body comprised of domestic students of color and international students. The majority of our STEM pool is female and also includes a significant number of first generation and traditionally underrepresented students. Lake Forest College embraces diversity and encourages applications from women, members of historically underrepresented groups, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. 

Salary $6,000 per course.