Adjunct Faculty - Health Sciences

Batten University · Virginia Beach

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• Job Description:
• This is a part-time position teaching laboratory sections for Chemistry for Health
• Sciences during the 2026-2027 academic year at Batten University. The course
• description is:

• Integrated lecture and laboratory course that relates basic inorganic and organic
• chemical processes to those of biochemistry. Explores the nature of atoms and
• molecules in terms of simple structures and reactions, and the more complex structures
• of biochemical molecules and their interactions with living systems.

• The adjunct instructor will teach in-person during the day or early evening. Preference
• will be given to candidates with a Ph.D. and demonstrated experience in teaching
• college level chemistry, especially chemistry for health sciences (pre-nursing students),
• although candidates with an M.S. or 18 graduate semester hours in Chemistry or
• Biochemistry will be considered. Interested candidates should send their resume/CV to
• the Department Chair, Dr. Kevin Kittredge at kkittredge@batten.edu. Review of
• applications will begin immediately.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• * Provide syllabi to students on the first day of class.
• * Be on time and prepared for class sessions and grade, provide feedback, and

return assignments within a reasonable time period.

• * Communicate with students via office hours and email.
• * Submit mid-term reports, final grades, and C- reports per guidelines provided by

the University Registrar.

• * Comply with FERPA regulations.
• * Coordinate with Campus support services as needed to support students.

Qualifications:

* Ph.D. in Chemistry or Biochemistry or M.S. with 18 graduate hours in either
Chemistry or Biochemistry

• * Teaching experience is preferred
• * Willingness to learn and use Blackboard, the University Learning Management

System.
* Strong communication skills.

• This description is to be regarded as a general overview of the responsibilities required
• for this position. It is not intended as a contractual agreement; other related duties may
• be assigned.

• If you found this job listing on an external site, please apply directly on the University's
• career page to be considered.

About Us

• About Batten University
• Batten University (batten.edu) is Coastal Virginia's premier university of the liberal arts
• and sciences. Situated on a 300-acre park-like campus in Virginia Beach, Batten
• University annually enrolls more than 5,000 learners in all programs in all locations,
• including nearly 1,700 students in undergraduate, graduate and online programs.
• Students thrive in average class sizes of 12, and nearly 90 percent of new graduates
• are employed or enrolled in graduate school within one year of graduation. Through its
• Environmental Guiding Principles, the University incorporates a commitment to
• sustainability in every aspect of campus life. Batten University is an inclusive community
• dedicated to scholarship and service grounded in the liberal arts and sciences, inspiring
• students to build meaningful lives through engagement in Coastal Virginia's dynamic
• metropolitan region, the nation and the world.

• Location
• Batten University has often been defined by its desirable and unique location in Coastal
• Virginia. Located in Virginia Beach, the University is just minutes from the Atlantic
• Ocean and the Chesapeake Bay on a beautiful 300-acre park-like campus. The area is
• home to a host of business, governmental, and cultural institutions, as well as rich
• historical and natural resources. Nestled in the heart of one of Virginia’s largest
• metropolitan areas, Batten University is physically insulated from the bustle of the city
• traffic, and yet the vast resources of its surrounding urban area are easily accessible.
• Our region is proud of its vibrant city life, sandy beaches, and rich history. Learn more at
• visitvirginiabeach.com/explore.

• Statement of Non-Discrimination
• Batten University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered on the
• basis of skills, experience, and qualifications without regard to race, religion, color,
• creed, gender, national and ethnic origin, age, marital status, covered veteran status,
• sexual orientation, the presence of non-job-related medical disability, or any other
• legally protected status.

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