Professional Assistant Professor of Chemistry & Lab Coordinator

Professional Assistant Professor of Chemistry & Lab Coordinator

Requirements

• Earned doctorate/terminal degree in the teaching discipline from an accredited university
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
• Knowledge of Chemical Education Pedagogy

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver lectures, seminars, and/or laboratory offerings to undergraduate and/or graduate students, which may include general education core curriculum.
• Develop course syllabi, select instructional materials, and design assessments such as exams, quizzes, papers, etc.
• Assess student performance, provide timely feedback, and evaluate student learning outcomes to inform teaching practices and curriculum improvements.
• Engage students in active learning, foster critical thinking skills, and provide opportunities for discussion, collaboration, and hands-on learning.
• Provide academic support and guidance to students through office hours, feedback on assignments, and mentoring.
• Adhere to university policies, academic integrity standards, and accreditation requirements related to teaching responsibilities.
• Incorporate innovative teaching methods, technologies, and pedagogical approaches to enhance student learning and engagement.
• Engage in ongoing professional development activities to stay current in the field, improve teaching skills, and explore new instructional strategies.
• Collaborate with colleagues, departmental faculty, and university staff to coordinate course offerings, share resources, and contribute to program development and improvement.
• Participate in institutional service roles including but not limited to, college committees, advisory committees, student/faculty recruitment, and mentoring of new and part-time faculty.
• Coordinate general chemistry labs including assisting Department Head with scheduling labs, assigning faculty, and ensuring uniformity of educational activities across different lab sections.
• Coordinate assessment data collection, enter findings, targets, and action plans.
• Collaborate with faculty to ensure safe laboratory practices and lab safety training.
• Collaborate with Chemistry Stockroom Manager and Department Head to maintain general chemistry lab facilities including ordering supplies and upgrading or replacing broken equipment.
• Assign and oversee TA’s and student graders for general Chemistry.

Preferred Qualifications

No preferred qualifications provided.