Lecturer - Chemistry - Diverse Candidates Encouraged

Company: University of Wisconsin - Parkside
Location: Kenosha
Posted on: January 15, 2022

Job Description:

Code: 17806 Posted: 11/22/2021

The University of Wisconsin-Parkside is a dynamic learning community grounded in academic excellence and focused on student success, diversity, inclusion and community engagement. One of 13 four-year institutions within the University of Wisconsin System, Parkside provides an educational value to our students that's unparalleled. An affordable, high-quality education is an investment in one's future, and we believe the cost of an education should not prevent any student from achieving his or her educational and professional goals.

UW-Parkside is a great place to start or enhance your career. The campus is nestled in 700 acres of woodland and prairie and two miles west of Lake Michigan in Kenosha, WI. At Parkside we offer competitive pay and benefits, as well an engaging and supportive work environment. Parkside is a community that's easy to call home. Find out why.

Position Title: Lecturer - Chemistry

Employment Type: Full-Time Academic Staff

Reports To: The lecturer reports to Chemistry's Department Chair, who acts on behalf of the Department's Executive Committee, and the position reports to the Dean of CNHS.

The Chemistry Program offers an array of B.S. concentrations in Chemistry emphasizing biochemistry, pre-health, business and natural products in addition to an ACS approved concentration. The Department is strengthened by its ties to local industry, access to a wide array of instrumentation including GC-MS and LC-MS, and close relationship with the Departments of Biological Sciences, Geosciences and Math/Physics within the College.

Pay Range: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Essential Job Functions

The Department of Chemistry in the College of Natural and Health Sciences invites applications for a full-time, lecturer position to begin August 2022. The successful candidate will teach first-and second-year chemistry (general, inorganic, and organic) courses - lectures and labs based on expertise, participate in the on-going assessment and revision of these courses, and coordinate the instruction one or more first-year labs. The academic year teaching load is 30 credit hours, or equivalent. Service will include participation in Department and College meetings, and outreach and retention initiatives. Performs other duties as assigned.

Key Job Responsibilities

90% Teaching: First-and second-year lecture and lab courses (general, inorganic, and organic) based on professional area of expertise; on-going assessment and revision of courses taught; coordination of one or more first-year lab courses.

10% Service: Participation in meetings, Department and College outreach and retention initiatives.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Minimum degree requirement: Masters in chemistry or related field
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching and in the assessment of student learning.
• Ability to work effectively in a culturally diverse environment and with a diverse population.
• Ability to use learning management systems to foster student learning. University of Wisconsin - Parkside Associated topics: biochemistry, ceramic, chemistry, coating, formulation, latex, material, material science, polyurethane, rubber

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