Chemistry Teaching Specialist

Job Summary

Serve as a Teaching Specialist in the Department of Chemistry for General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, and Physical Chemistry.

Courses taught may include:
Chem 103 – General Chemistry I;
Chem 104 – General Chemistry II;
Chem 327 – Fundamentals of Analytical Science;
Chem 343 – Introductory Organic Chemistry;
Chem 344 – Introductory Organic Chemistry Laboratory;
Chem 345 – Intermediate Organic Chemistry;
Chem 563/564 – Physical Chemistry Lab.

• Participate in labs and discussion sessions.
• Attend staff meetings.
• Hold office hours.
• Preparation time for course activities.
• Proctor examinations.
• Grade assignments and exams.

Position may be extended in subsequent semesters and can be part‑time or full‑time (50‑100% of workload) depending on courses assigned.

• Facilitate classroom and/or laboratory instruction for one or more courses, including assessment of student performance.
• Assist with the development of instructional design and curriculum relevant to a course of instruction under the direction of an academic staff or faculty member.
• Serve as an initial point of contact for students regarding specific course or series content and expectations.

Minimum salary is $50,000 per academic (9‑month) year for full time (100%). Salary for summer term appointments is prorated based on appointment percentage and duration.

• Completed advanced college chemistry courses.
• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field required.

• Experience teaching courses at the college level.

Department of Chemistry.

For questions on the position, contact Beatriz Lemire ire.

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