Director Academic, Chemistry, College of Arts and Sciences
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Job Overview
The Department of Chemistry is seeking an innovative and safety-focused individual to serve as the Chemistry Laboratory Course Instructor for a variety of laboratory courses mainly taken by college freshman. The instructor will oversee the design, delivery, and administration of undergraduate laboratory courses, ensuring a rigorous and safe learning environment for students and teaching assistants (TAs). This is a 12-month, full time, in-person, staff appointment, starting on June 2, 2025, a Ph.D. is required. This position is not eligible for H-1B sponsorship.
Essential Functions
Teaching responsibilities are multiple sections of the following courses: Chemistry 1020L, Introduction to Chemistry and Biochemistry Lab, which is mainly for nursing majors Chemistry 1030L and 1031L. General, Organic and Biochemistry Lab, which is mainly for health sciences majors Chemistry 1040L and 1041L, General Chemistry Lab, which is mainly for science majors and engineering majors Other responsibilities include:
• Create a syllabus for each course
• Hold office hours
• Answer student e-mails in a timely manner
• Design, test, and revise where necessary all experiments
• Assign teaching assistants (TAs) to each laboratory to ensure the proper student/TA ratio
• Create a grading rubric for the TAs for each assignment
• Work with TAs to ensure they understand each experiment, know how to properly and safely handle each chemical and each piece of equipment, have office hours, and are up to date with grading
• Give pre-laboratory lectures, created videos, and/or create detailed experimental write-ups
• Maintain a periodic presence in the laboratories to ensure the students and TAs are following proper procedures
• Convert a large number of experiments to micro-scale to conserve resources, reduce waste, and increase safety
• Make sure the stockroom has all necessary chemicals and equipment for each experiment
• Submit letter grades at the end of each semester
Required Education
Bachelor’s Degree
Required Experience
Academic positions will require specific educational credentials and experience related to the program for which the position is responsible.
Additional Qualifications Considered
Ph.D. in Chemistry or related field.
Application Process Information
- The applicant should submit a CV, and a one- or two-page personal statement that includes teaching experience, teaching philosophy and strategies, and commitment to fostering a safety culture within the laboratory.
- The applicant should have two or three letters of recommendation sent directly by the reviewer to Prof. Allan Pinhas at allan.pinhas@uc.edu.
- Please use the “Additional Documents” option for any additional documents.
- Review of applicants will begin March 1, 2025; we will continue to review applications until the position is filled.
Physical Requirements/Work Environment
- Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.
Compensation and Benefits
UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.
- Competitive salary range of $65,000 dependent on the candidate's experience.
- Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
- Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program.
- Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
- Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.
- Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents.
- Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.
For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at jobs@uc.edu.
The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Director Academic, Chemistry, College of Arts and Sciences
Cincinnati, OH, US
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