FULL TIME LECTURER – GENERAL CHEMISTRY
THE DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON invites applications for a full-time lecturer starting January 1, 2021. The lecturer will teach a 4/4 load of introductory courses for majors and non-majors, prepare for, and provide, direct instruction to students, assess student work and hold office hours. The possibility exists for teaching organic chemistry based on candidate background and department needs.
Candidates for this position must, at the minimum, demonstrate: completion of all required Ph.D. coursework in chemistry or a closely related field by the time of application with an expected completion of Ph.D. by June 30, 2021; experience teaching general chemistry at the college or university level; ability to teach undergraduate general chemistry lecture courses; ability to develop innovative pedagogies for the 1st year course sequence; effective written communication skills.
Complete applications will include a cover letter addressing the qualifications for the position, a statement of teaching philosophy, unofficial transcripts from all institutions attended (undergraduate and graduate), a letter from the dissertation advisor indicating progress toward degree and expected date of completion if Ph.D. is not complete at time of application, and 3 letters of recommendation (applicant will need to provide information for the three references).  Applicants are also encouraged to provide evidence of teaching excellence.  Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.  To submit an application and find a complete list of qualifications, please go to https://employment.udayton.edu/cw/en-us/job/498253/lecturer-in-chemistry.   For additional information or if you have questions, please contact Dr. Shawn Swavey at sswvey1@udayton.edu.  All application materials must be received by November 30, 2020 to receive full consideration.  For more information about the department, please visit http://www.udayton.edu/artssciences/chemistry.

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