Lecturer (Part-time) in Chemistry and Biochemistry

John Carroll University • University Heights, OH

20h • Onsite

About The Position

The Lecturer in Chemistry and Biochemistry prepares course materials and teaching methods aligned with department learning goals, including textbooks, lecture slides, multimedia, and other instructional resources. The lecturer conducts live, on-campus classes according to the course schedule and holds at least two hours of office hours each week.

The role delivers lectures, presentations, problem sessions, and discussions that reinforce chemical and biochemical concepts. It also supports students in developing critical thinking, scientific reasoning, data analysis, and scientific communication, and provides individualized support and mentorship to students from diverse academic backgrounds. The lecturer maintains regular office hours, responds promptly to student questions, evaluates student performance using established grading criteria, and organizes course information in Canvas.

Requirements

• Master’s or PhD in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical education, biology, or a closely related field.

Nice To Haves

• PhD in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical education, biology, or a closely related field.
• Previous undergraduate teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare course materials and pedagogy aligned with department learning goals, including textbooks, lecture slides, multimedia, and instructional resources.
• Conduct live lecture classes on campus according to the course schedule and hold a minimum of two hours of office hours per week.
• Deliver lectures, presentations, problem sessions, and discussions that reinforce chemical and biochemical concepts.
• Guide students in developing critical thinking, scientific reasoning, data analysis, and scientific communication.
• Provide individualized support and mentorship to students from diverse academic backgrounds.
• Maintain regular office hours and respond promptly to student questions.
• Evaluate student performance through exams, quizzes, assignments, and projects using established grading criteria.
• Use Canvas to organize course information.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time