Laboratory Coordinator - Lecturer/Assistant Teaching Professor - University of North Carolina at Charlotte : Job Details

Position Number: 006434

Department: College of Science (Col)

Employment Type: Permanent - Full-time

Months Per Year: 9

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Primary duties include coordinating the general chemistry laboratories and other undergraduate laboratories as needed. The laboratory coordinator will develop lab schedules and syllabi, coordinate with the stockroom to stock the labs, train and supervise the teaching assistants and adjunct faculty that are teaching the introductory lab courses, coordinate with the faculty to ensure alignment between lectures and labs, and implement updates to the laboratory exercises as needed. Additional duties may include teaching in the introductory chemistry lectures and/or upper-level courses (depending on the candidate's interests and the department's needs); and service responsibilities, such as support for departmental curriculum / pedagogy development and serving on department and university committees.

Minimum Experience / Education:

UNC Charlotte gives primary consideration to the earned masters and/or terminal degree in the teaching discipline or a related discipline.

Preferred Education Skills and Experience:

Required qualifications include a master's or doctoral degree (or the equivalent) in chemistry or a related area, and one semester of teaching experience at the college level. Preferred qualifications include a doctoral degree in chemistry or a related area, at least one year of experience teaching introductory chemistry courses, and experience in laboratory coordination. We especially welcome applicants from candidates with experience and interest in utilizing evidence-based scientific teaching and learning practices to foster student success in general education and introductory chemistry labs.