Lecturer

Department of Chemistry

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

The Department of Chemistry invites applications for the specialized faculty position of Lecturer.

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The Department of Chemistry is a unit within the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is a world leader in research, teaching, and public engagement. Faculty in the College create knowledge, address critical societal needs through the transfer and application of knowledge, and prepare students for lives of impact in the state, nation, and globally. To meet these objectives, the College embraces and values diversity and difference through hiring faculty candidates who can contribute through their research, teaching, and/or service to the diversity and excellence of the Illinois community.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Preparing and presenting instructional content in laboratory and lecture courses in Organic Chemistry.  Additional duties include:  coordinating and communicating with lab director and lab staff regarding organic lab course and experiments, monitoring and mentoring teaching assistants, holding office hours to meet with students outside of class time, writing and grading examinations, and assigning grades. 

QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires a PhD in chemistry, chemical education, or a closely related field. Applicants must demonstrate potential for high quality college or university level teaching experience. Interest or experience in chemical education research, curriculum development, current educational technologies, and a strong desire to create new and innovative course materials and experiments will enhance an application.

APPOINTMENT STATUS

This is a full-time, non-tenure track position, renewable annually (Aug 16 – Aug 15) subject to enrollments, funding, and positive performance evaluations. The expected start date is as soon as possible after the closing date. Initial proposed appointment is January 2022 - Aug 15, 2022. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

To apply for this position, please create a candidate profile at https://jobs.illinois.edu and upload your cover letter, curriculum vitae and statement of teaching philosophy by November 15, 2021. The online application will require names and contact information of three professional references. Full consideration will be given to complete applications received by the closing date.  Applicants may be interviewed before the closing date; however, no hiring decision will be made until after that date.

CONTACT

Questions about the position or application procedures may be directed to the search coordinator at chemistry@illinois.edu, or 217-333-5071.

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