Search Waiver - Lecturer, Chemistry; Term

Position: Search Waiver - Lecturer, Chemistry (Term)
Summary of Position

The Division of Chemistry in the Department of Chemical and Biological Sciences at Youngstown State University seeks a motivated individual with outstanding teaching skills to provide instruction primarily in our general and organic chemistry lectures and lab courses, including potentially serving as lab coordinator, depending on need.

The YSU Division of Chemistry in the Department of Chemical and Biological Sciences is comprised of 12 full-time tenure track faculty, 2 lecturers, 4 staff members, over 50 majors in its BS and BA programs and an active MS program with 14 students. The department is exceptionally well-equipped in research instrumentation, and offers a rich, hands-on 'learning through research' experience for its students.

As part of the College of STEM, the department also participates in the YSU Ph.D. program in Materials Science & Engineering.

Position Information

Plans, organizes, teaches, and provides feedback to promote and direct student success. Responds to students in a timely manner. Communicates with students, departments, and university officials via university provided tools and resources.

An Institution of Opportunity: YSU inspires individuals, enhances futures, and enriches lives.

As a student-centered university, Youngstown State University's mission is to provide innovative lifelong learning opportunities that will inspire individuals, enhance futures and enrich lives. YSU inspires individuals by cultivating a curiosity for life-long learning; enhances the futures of our students by empowering them to discover, disseminate and apply their knowledge; and enriches the region by fostering collaboration and the advancement of civic, scientific, and technological development.

YSU's culture of enrichment flourishes in our intellectually diverse, accessible, and quality education.

Work Schedule:

Typically, Monday through Friday, including some evenings, and the possibility of some weekend days.

Qualifications and Competencies

Required Certifications, Training, and/or Licensures:
None

Minimum Qualifications:

At least a master's degree in chemistry, or closely related discipline, by the time of the appointment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Ph.D. in Chemistry or closely related discipline. Experience in teaching chemistry.