Lecturer (Part-time) in Chemistry and Biochemistry

John Carroll University • University Heights, OH

16h • Onsite

About The Position

The Lecturer in Chemistry and Biochemistry prepares course materials and pedagogy aligned with department learning goals, including reagents, equipment, and instructional resources. The position conducts live classes on campus and holds at least two hours of office hours per week.

The Lecturer delivers pre-laboratory instruction and demonstrations, guides students in laboratory techniques, scientific reasoning, data analysis, and scientific communication, and provides individualized support and mentorship to students from diverse academic backgrounds. The role also evaluates student performance using established grading criteria and organizes course information in Canvas.

Requirements

• Master’s degree 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 teaching experience in undergraduate laboratory courses.

Responsibilities

• Prepare course materials and pedagogy aligned with department learning goals, including reagents, equipment, and instructional resources.
• Conduct live classes on campus.
• Hold a minimum of two hours of office hours per week and respond promptly to student questions.
• Deliver pre-laboratory instruction and demonstrations that reinforce chemical and biochemical concepts.
• Guide students in laboratory techniques, scientific reasoning, data analysis, and scientific communication.
• Provide individualized support and mentorship to students from diverse academic backgrounds.
• Evaluate student performance through laboratory reports, quizzes, assignments, and practical assessments using established grading criteria.
• Use Canvas to organize course information.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time