Part-Time Chemistry Lab or Recitation Instructor

Duquesne University • Pittsburgh, PA

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About The Position

Part-time instructors will teach general chemistry recitations or general or organic chemistry labs. Both day and evening sessions are available. The instructor will teach a 2-hour general chemistry recitation with emphasis on problem solving or a 3-hour laboratory session with students who are performing experiments in either freshman or organic chemistry labs. Labs will involve presenting a mini-prelab lecture followed by monitoring and assisting students as they perform experiments. Position also includes writing and grading quizzes and grading lab reports.

Requirements

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in chemistry from an accredited institution.
• Equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions.

Nice To Haves

• Commitment to the University's values of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Demonstrated experience with the broad diversity of the University community.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the University Community.
• Willingness to contribute actively to the mission of the University and respect the Spiritan Catholic identity.

Responsibilities

• Teach a 2-hour general chemistry recitation with emphasis on problem solving.
• Conduct a 3-hour laboratory session for freshman or organic chemistry labs.
• Present a mini-prelab lecture before lab sessions.
• Monitor and assist students during experiments.
• Write and grade quizzes.
• Grade lab reports.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Master's degree