Chemistry Instructor

Chemistry Instructor

The University of Minnesota Rochester (www.r.umn.edu) invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure track faculty position in chemistry for its undergraduate degree program, the Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences (BSHS). The position is primarily teaching-focused with the expectation of contributing to departmental and institutional service (90% teaching, 10% service).
The instructor will join the Center for Learning Innovation (CLI), an innovative, interdisciplinary department which leads the development and teaching of an integrated, writing-enriched curriculum for a baccalaureate degree in the health sciences.
Chemistry Instructor

Worksite location: This position is located in-person in Rochester, Minnesota.

Job Duties:

• Teach undergraduate organic chemistry
• Assist preparation and team-taught delivery of course content in the active learning classroom
• Assist in preparing and teaching laboratory sessions, grading
• Hold weekly hours in the Just ASK tutoring center
• Supervise undergraduate teaching assistants,
• Facilitate department-wide data collection efforts that coincide with course delivery duties
• Other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Master of Science in chemistry

Required skills:

• Knowledge of basic techniques in a chemistry laboratory setting.
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Works well in interdisciplinary teams and is able to work independently

The instructor will join the Center for Learning Innovation (CLI), an innovative, interdisciplinary department which leads the development and teaching of an integrated, writing-enriched curriculum for a baccalaureate degree in the health sciences.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applications must be submitted online at https://humanresources.umn.edu/content/find-job. In addition to the Faculty/Academic Application for Employment form, applicants must attach a (1) curriculum vitae. You may be asked later in the search to provide a (2) description of teaching experience and philosophy, and (3) statement of commitment to diversity with an example of addressing diversity and inclusion in the classroom (or other relevant setting). For more information or questions, e-mail umrhr@r.umn.edu

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