The Division of Natural and Physical Sciences invites applications for a part-time Organic Chemistry Laboratory Instructor to teach undergraduate organic chemistry laboratory sections during the upcoming academic term, Fall 2026, during the following times:

M: 1:00 ? 5:00 pm ; W: 1:00 ? 5:00 pm

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading laboratory instruction, supporting student learning in organic chemistry techniques, maintaining a safe and inclusive laboratory environment, and coordinating with the course/lab coordinator and chemistry faculty.

Responsibilities

The Organic Chemistry Lab Instructor will:

• Teach assigned undergraduate organic chemistry laboratory sections.
• Prepare students for laboratory activities through brief pre-lab instruction and demonstrations.
• Supervise students during experiments and ensure proper laboratory safety practices.
• Grade lab reports, quizzes, notebooks, and other assignments in a timely manner.
• Provide constructive feedback to students.
• Communicate regularly with the course instructor, lab coordinator, and department leadership.
• Follow established laboratory procedures, safety protocols, and departmental expectations.
• Assist with setup, cleanup, and organization of laboratory materials as needed.
• Be Familiar with common organic chemistry techniques such as reflux, distillation, extraction, recrystallization, chromatography, melting point analysis, spectroscopy, and reaction workup.

MS in Chemistry, PhD in Organic Chemistry/Biochemistry preferred, but not necessary, with appropriate teaching experience.MS in Chemistry

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