Chemistry Teaching Specialist

Universities of Wisconsin • Madison, WI

6d • $50,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Serve as a Teaching Specialist in the Department of Chemistry for one or more of the following courses. The position can be full or part-time, between 25 - 100%. Teaching Specialist hires are expected to fully participate in training sessions and onboarding during the week of August 24, 2026. The number of sections required for a 50% appointment is listed behind each course: Chem 103, General Chemistry I (Two sections) Chem 104, General Chemistry II (Two sections) Chem 109, Advanced General Chemistry (Two sections) Chem 115, Chemical Principles I (Two sections) Chem 311, Chemistry Across the Periodic Table (Two sections) Chem 327, Fundamentals of Analytical Science (One section) Chem 329, Fundamentals of Analytical Science (One section) Chem 341, Elementary Organic Chemistry (Four sections) Chem 343, Organic Chemistry I (Four sections) Chem 344, Introductory Organic Chemistry Laboratory (One section) Chem 345, Organic Chemistry II (Four sections) Chem 346, Intermediate Organic Chemistry Laboratory (One section) Chem 561, Physical Chemistry (Three sections, discussion only) Chem 562, Physical Chemistry (Three sections, discussion only) Chem 563, Physical Chemistry Laboratory I (Three sections) Chem 564, Physical Chemistry Laboratory II (Three sections) Chem 665, Biophysical Chemistry (Three sections, discussion only) One 50% appointment equals approximately 20 hours per week for the entire semester. Duties are similar to those of a teaching assistant and include the following: -Participate in labs and discussion sections -Attend staff meetings -Hold office hours -Preparation time -Proctor exams -Grade assignments and exams There is a possibility this position could be extended in subsequent semesters to teach one or more of the courses listed on this job posting, or similar courses within the department.

Requirements

• Advanced college chemistry courses required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry or related field required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience teaching Chemistry at a college level preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates classroom and/or laboratory instruction for one or more courses including assessment of student performance
• Assists with the development of instructional design and curriculum relevant to a course of instruction under the direction of an academic staff or faculty member
• Serves as an initial point of contact for students as it relates to specific course or series content and expectations
• Participate in labs and discussion sections
• Attend staff meetings
• Hold office hours
• Preparation time
• Proctor exams
• Grade assignments and exams

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level