Visiting Laboratory Instructor - Chemistry

Department

Chemistry

The Chemistry Department seeks an enthusiastic, self‑motivated individual to collaborate with supervising faculty to teach laboratory sections in introductory and organic chemistry courses.

• Experimental design
• Laboratory preparation: creation of handouts, assembly of chemicals, maintenance of equipment and instrumentation, and proper disposal of laboratory waste
• Presentation of pre‑lab lectures
• Supervision of laboratory sections
• Scaffolding exploratory student mini‑projects
• Supervision of student assistants
• Guidance on data analysis and scientific writing
• Grading of pre‑lab assignments and laboratory reports
• Full‑time academic year position with a two‑year appointment

$60,000–$65,000.

• Medical, Vision, and Dental health insurance plans
• Generous retirement plan – 401(a) and 403(b)
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid time off: 20 days vacation per calendar year and 12 days personal/sick
• Paid holidays and special days off
• Paid parental leave (available after one year of service)
• Household access to college facilities including gym and pool
• Free fitness and wellness classes

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or biochemistry required.

• 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
• Successful candidate will integrate into a cohort of Lab Instructors in Chemistry and Biochemistry

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

• Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
• Some weekends or evening hours may be required
• Exempt position requiring the time commitment necessary to complete job requirements
• Full time during the academic year (0.81 FTE, 40 hrs/42 weeks)

• The position is a two‑year appointment
• Bowdoin College does not provide visa sponsorship for staff positions
• Employment is contingent upon satisfactory background checks (criminal records, educational verifications, driving records when job‑related, and credit history when job‑related)

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