Chemistry Teaching Specialist

University of Wisconsin Madison • Madison, WI

4d • $50,000

About The Position

Serve as a Teaching Specialist in the Department of Chemistry for General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, and Physical Chemistry. Chem 103 - General Chemistry I Chem 104 - General Chemistry II Chem 327 - Fundamentals of Analytical Science Chem 343 - Introductory Organic Chemistry Chem 344 - Introductory Organic Chemistry Laboratory Chem 345 - Intermediate Organic Chemistry Chem 563/564 - Physical Chemistry Lab 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. This position can be part-time or full-time, between 50-100% depending on the number of courses taught.

Requirements

• Have completed advanced college chemistry courses.
• Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry or related field required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience teaching courses at the college level.

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