Lecturer, Chemistry

Louisiana Tech University • Ruston, LA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Louisiana Tech University invites applications for one (1) or more lecturer positions in Chemistry. The main instructional responsibilities for this position will be General Chemistry, with experience teaching Organic or Physical chemistry lectures or labs a plus. The position may include setting up and teaching labs in the candidate’s area of expertise, including maintenance and care of laboratory instrumentation and equipment. Supervision of undergraduate Capstone research students is expected. Louisiana Tech University has been consistently ranked in the top 200 best colleges and universities by US News & World Report. Chemistry is part of the College of Engineering and Science, which offers a unique multidisciplinary, team-oriented educational and research environment (http://coes.latech.edu/). To build a diverse workforce the College encourages applications from individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women.

Requirements

• An earned doctorate in chemistry or a closely related field.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong teaching skills.
• Commitment to high-quality professional service.

Nice To Haves

• Experience teaching Organic or Physical chemistry lectures or labs.
• Experience setting up and teaching labs.
• Experience with maintenance and care of laboratory instrumentation and equipment.
• Experience supervising undergraduate Capstone research students.

Responsibilities

• Teach General Chemistry lectures.
• Potentially teach Organic or Physical chemistry lectures or labs.
• Set up and teach labs in the candidate’s area of expertise.
• Perform maintenance and care of laboratory instrumentation and equipment.
• Supervise undergraduate Capstone research students.
• Actively participate in program and college responsibilities, including service on committees and directing undergraduate research.

Benefits

• The University has been recognized as one of America’s Top Colleges in Forbes and as the No. 1 college in the state of Louisiana for value in Kiplinger’s.
• The University has been ranked as a Top Tier research university in US News and World Report for 10 years.
• The University is the only university in the state of Louisiana to be recognized in the Times Higher Education (THE) 2020 University Impact Rankings for its commitment to sustainable development.
• The University has a history of and commitment to creating programs that are the first in their fields, like biomedical and cyber engineering.
• Louisiana Tech’s partnerships with business, government and the military help create both academic programs and job development in the I-20 Cyber Corridor.
• Louisiana Tech is an economic driver for our region and state, and our campus is a home for new and growing enterprises.
• This connection to innovation impacts our academic programs and provides job opportunities for our students in fields like cybersecurity and engineering.
• The traditional core campus of approximately 280 acres connects with the Enterprise Campus, a home for new and growing enterprises and to the heart of Ruston.
• Louisiana Tech and the City of Ruston continue to work hand in hand to create a healthier and more environmentally responsible community by developing safe pedestrian paths, lighting, sustainable landscaping, bicycle paths and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree