Chemistry Imperial Valley Lecturer
About The Position
San Diego State University-Imperial Valley is accepting applications for a full-time 12-month, Chemistry Teaching and Laboratory Instrumentation Support Specialist, lecturer position. This position is subject to the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the California State University system and the California Faculty Association, including a yearly evaluation. This position will require 15 unit workload consisting of year round lab instrumentation management and academic year teaching assignments at the undergraduate and graduate level to support departmental needs. We welcome applications from prospective faculty with expertise or experience in the following areas: Teaching Analytical and Organic Chemistry lecturer and lab courses. Operation and maintenance of equipment and training students in the use of analytical instruments capable of quantitative elemental analysis (GC-MS, AA, ICP, XRD). Comfort with making presentations and collaborating with industry and education partners involved in Lithium Valley workforce development efforts. Expertise in lab safety and emergency response protocols. The successful applicant will be expected to initiate the procurement of research and teaching materials, supplies and instrumentation, as well as support grant seeking initiatives. At will position subject to the annual evaluation process.
Requirements
- Graduate degree in Chemistry or related field
- University teaching experience
- Demonstrated currency in subject matter
- Demonstrated instrument/facility management experience
Nice To Haves
- PhD preferred
- Familiarity with lithium and renewable energy research
Responsibilities
- Year round lab instrumentation management
- Academic year teaching assignments at the undergraduate and graduate level to support departmental needs
- Teaching Analytical and Organic Chemistry lecturer and lab courses
- Operation and maintenance of equipment and training students in the use of analytical instruments capable of quantitative elemental analysis (GC-MS, AA, ICP, XRD)
- Making presentations and collaborating with industry and education partners involved in Lithium Valley workforce development efforts
- Expertise in lab safety and emergency response protocols
- Initiate the procurement of research and teaching materials, supplies and instrumentation
- Support grant seeking initiatives
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
