Faculty Instructor Laboratory - Full-Time

Chemistry - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (23001094)

 

LABORATORY INSTRUCTOR & AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY - STUDENT AFFILIATE FACULTY ADVISOR (9-month term; renewable)

The Department of Chemistry at the University of Pittsburgh (Oakland Campus) invites applications for a Laboratory Instructor position, with an anticipated start date of August 1, 2023. This position is on a 9-month contract, is outside of the tenure stream, and is contingent on administrative and budgetary approval. Review of applications will begin March 15, 2023, and will continue until the position is filled. The position is within the undergraduate teaching laboratory program which has labs that begin at 8:00am, 1 pm, and 6 pm. As a full-time Laboratory Instructor, duties will include teaching laboratory and recitation sections, as well as serving as the faculty advisor to our nationally ranked American Chemical Society – Student Affiliates program. The successful candidate will also contribute to service.

Minimum qualifications: Applicants should have earned a minimum of a Master’s degree in Chemistry or a related discipline from an accredited university.

Preferred qualifications: Applicants with experience in the coordination of outreach efforts, awareness of chemical safety practices, and with demonstrated experience in teaching university chemistry laboratories are preferred.

Visit our web site, http://www.chem.pitt.edu to learn more about our department.

Application Process: Applicants should provide a cover letter that includes a short summary of qualifications (one page maximum), a resume or curriculum vitae (no page restriction), and a statement of teaching preparation and experience commensurate with the position (one page maximum). In addition, the names of two persons who can serve as references along with their email address and telephone number should be provided as a separate, stand-alone document.

The Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences is committed to building and fostering a culturally diverse environment. Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in support of a diverse community are required.

Application Process Applicants should provide a cover letter that includes a short summary of qualifications (one page maximum), a resume or curriculum vitae (no page restriction), and a statement of teaching preparation and experience commensurate with the position (one page maximum). In addition, the names of two persons who can serve as references along with their email address and telephone number should be provided as a separate, stand-alone document.

The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets. The University of Pittsburgh requires all Pitt constituents (employees and students) on all campuses to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved exemption. Visit coronavirus.pitt.edu to learn more about this requirement.

Assignment Category Full-time regular

Campus Pittsburgh

Required Attachments Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae, Teaching Statement, Other (see posting for additional details)