Visiting Laboratory Instructor - Chemistry

Visiting Laboratory Instructor - Chemistry

If selected as a finalist, you will be required to submit information for three references, including name, email address, phone number and how you know the reference.

The Chemistry Department is looking for an enthusiastic, self‑motivated individual to work closely with supervising faculty to teach laboratory sections in courses including introductory and organic chemistry.

• Experimental design
• Laboratory preparation (generation of laboratory handouts, assembling chemicals, maintaining equipment/instrumentation, and providing for the collection and disposal of all laboratory waste)
• Presenting pre‑lab lectures
• Supervising laboratory sections
• Scaffolding exploratory student mini‑projects
• Supervising student assistants
• Providing guidance about data analysis and scientific writing
• Grading pre‑lab assignments and laboratory reports

This is a full‑time academic year position and has a two‑year appointment.

The hiring range for this position is expected to be: $60,000–$65,000.

• A variety of health insurance plans (Medical, Vision, Dental)
• Generous retirement plan – 401(a) and 403(b)
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid time off: 20 days of vacation per calendar year, 12 days of personal/sick time
• Paid parental leave (Available after one year of service)
• Household access to many of the College’s facilities including the gym and pool

Bachelor’s degree required in a chemistry or biochemistry field.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and problem‑solving abilities
• Ability to provide individual and group instruction with sensitivity to different learning styles
• The successful candidate will be able to integrate into a cohort of lab instructors in chemistry and biochemistry

1–3 years of experience required teaching labs using laboratory equipment and techniques.

• Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 5:30 pm
• Some weekends or evening hours may be required
• This is an exempt position requiring the time commitment necessary to successfully complete job requirements
• This is a full‑time position during the academic year (0.81 FTE, 40 hrs/42 weeks)
• This is a two‑year appointment

We regret that Bowdoin College is unable to provide visa sponsorship for staff positions.

Employment at Bowdoin College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of applicable background checks including but not limited to criminal records, educational verifications, driving records (when job related), and/or credit history (when job related).

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications in this posting to be considered for hire.

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