Chemistry Lab Instruction Specialist

Purdue University; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Purdue University’s College of Science - Chemistry in West Lafayette seeks an Instructional Specialist to support and coordinate undergraduate chemistry lab courses. The role blends teaching, mentorship, and lab management to help students build hands-on skills.

Responsibilities include preparing lab materials, serving as instructor of record for two courses per semester, supervising teaching assistants, and handling grading and assessments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; graduate degree preferred.
• Two years of chemistry instruction experience required.
• Knowledge of chemical hygiene and safety practices in instructional labs.
• Experience with analytical and physical chemistry instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare laboratory materials.
• Serve as instructor of record for two laboratory courses each semester.
• Coordinate and supervise graduate and/or undergraduate teaching assistants.
• Manage grading and assessment activities.

Skills

Analytical chemistry

Physical chemistry

Laboratory safety

Chemical hygiene

TA supervision

Laboratory instrumentation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's or PhD preferred

Job description

Purdue University’s College of Science - Chemistry in West Lafayette seeks an Instructional Specialist to support and coordinate undergraduate chemistry lab courses. The role blends teaching, mentorship, and lab management to help students build hands-on skills.

Responsibilities include preparing lab materials, serving as instructor of record for two courses per semester, supervising teaching assistants, and handling grading and assessments.