Visiting Lecturer, Science and Mathematics

Detailed Job Description: The Department of Science and Mathematics at the National Technical Institute for the Deaf (NTID) is seeking to fill a 9-month lecturer (non-tenure-track) faculty position. The successful candidate will:

• Provide direction instruction in biotechnology coursework and, as needed, chemistry and/or biology coursework to students in associate-level programs.
• Provide tutoring support for deaf and hard-of-hearing students enrolled in baccalaureate-level biochemistry, organic chemistry, and chemistry courses and, as needed, biology courses
• Already be proficient in American Sign Language as determined by the college sign language proficiency rating system and will use ASL to teach and tutor
• Fulfill other faculty expectations including those related to service, communication, and diversity.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Masters degree in biochemistry
• Prior adjunct teaching and/or tutoring experience (including graduate teaching assistantship work and/or student teaching) with deaf and hard-of-hearing students in biotechnology, chemistry, or biology.
• Proficiency in American Sign Language.

Required Minimum Education Level: MS

Required Application Documents:

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae or Resume
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy
• References for letters of support (3)

Faculty Tenure, Rank, Discipline

180 - Faculty

Work Location

On Campus

Compensation

$0.00 - $1,000,000.00 Annual

Application Materials

When you are ready to complete an application for this position please be prepared to submit the below requested information. This will be required to ensure your application is processed in a timely manner.

Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae or Resume, Reference Letter, Statement of Teaching Philosophy

Anticipated Start Date

August 10, 2026

Additional Details

In compliance with NYS's Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is listed above. Rochester Institute of Technology considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities. RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law.

If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-475-2424 or email your request to careers@rit.edu. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.