Chemical Engineering Lecturer - Undergrad Education

Purdue University; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Purdue University’s Davidson School of Chemical Engineering seeks a lecturer to support undergraduate education. This full-time, 9-month, non-faculty position focuses on teaching undergraduate courses in chemical engineering.

The lecturer will teach three undergraduate courses each semester (lecture or lab) covering core topics like mass and energy balances, thermodynamics, and unit operations, maintain office hours, mentor students, and participate in curriculum development.

Qualifications

• B.S. and Ph.D. in chemical engineering, or closely related fields.
• Strong communication and instructional skills.
• Preferred: university-level teaching experience; experience with AI tools.

Responsibilities

• Teach three undergraduate lecture-based and/or laboratory courses each fall and spring.
• Cover topics such as mass and energy balances, thermodynamics, separations, and unit operations.
• Maintain regular office hours, mentor students, and engage in curriculum development activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Instructional skills

Teaching experience

Education

B.S. & Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering

Tools

AI tools

Job description

Purdue University’s Davidson School of Chemical Engineering seeks a lecturer to support undergraduate education. This full-time, 9-month, non-faculty position focuses on teaching undergraduate courses in chemical engineering.

The lecturer will teach three undergraduate courses each semester (lecture or lab) covering core topics like mass and energy balances, thermodynamics, and unit operations, maintain office hours, mentor students, and participate in curriculum development.