Chemistry Teaching Specialist

Job Summary

Serve as a Teaching Specialist in the Department of Chemistry for one or more of the following courses. The position can be full or part-time, between 25‑100%. Teaching Specialist hires are expected to fully participate in training sessions and onboarding during the week of August 24, 2026.

The number of sections required for a 50% appointment is listed behind each course:

• Chem 103, General Chemistry I – Two sections
• Chem 104, General Chemistry II – Two sections
• Chem 109, Advanced General Chemistry – Two sections
• Chem 115, Chemical Principles I – Two sections
• Chem 311, Chemistry Across the Periodic Table – Two sections
• Chem 327, Fundamentals of Analytical Science – One section
• Chem 329, Fundamentals of Analytical Science – One section
• Chem 341, Elementary Organic Chemistry – Four sections
• Chem 343, Organic Chemistry I – Four sections
• Chem 344, Introductory Organic Chemistry Laboratory – One section
• Chem 345, Organic Chemistry II – Four sections
• Chem 346, Intermediate Organic Chemistry Laboratory – One section
• Chem 561, Physical Chemistry – Three sections, discussion only
• Chem 562, Physical Chemistry – Three sections, discussion only
• Chem 563, Physical Chemistry Laboratory I – Three sections
• Chem 564, Physical Chemistry Laboratory II – Three sections
• Chem 665, Biophysical Chemistry – Three sections, discussion only

One 50% appointment equals approximately 20 hours per week for the entire semester. Duties are similar to those of a teaching assistant and include the following:

• Participate in labs and discussion sections
• Attend staff meetings
• Hold office hours
• Preparation time
• Proctor exams
• Grade assignments and exams

There is a possibility this position could be extended in subsequent semesters to teach one or more of these courses or similar courses within the department.

• 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

Advanced college chemistry courses required.

Experience teaching chemistry at a college level preferred.

Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry or related field required.

The salary for a full time (100%) position for an academic year (9 months) is $50,000. The salary for this fall semester position will be prorated based on the appointment duration and percentage.

Employment type:

Terminal (Fixed Term)

Job profile:
Teaching Specialist

Department:
College of Letters and Science, Department of Chemistry

For questions about this posting, please contact Beatriz Lemire ire.

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