Continuing Non-Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Chemistry (Advanced Laboratory Instruction)

College of the Holy Cross; United States; In loco; USD 72.617 - 88.754; Tempo pieno

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Full benefits

Descrizione del lavoro

College of the Holy Cross invites applications for a full-time continuing non-tenure track Lab Instructor position in the Department of Chemistry, starting August 2026. The role focuses on teaching analytical, inorganic, and physical chemistry labs (about four per semester), co-taught with the lecturer.

The instructor will maintain labs and inventories, develop experiments, and supervise students and TAs, with grading on the LMS.

Competenze

• Demonstrated excellence in undergraduate teaching and a commitment to inclusive pedagogies.
• Desire to teach laboratory courses.
• Ph.D. required by the beginning of the appointment.

Mansioni

• Teach and supervise laboratory sections in Analytical, Inorganic, and Physical Chemistry.
• Oversee all aspects of upper-level chemistry laboratories, including instrumentation maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Manage chemical and equipment inventories and prepare/breakdown laboratory spaces.
• Develop and test new experiments in collaboration with faculty.
• Supervise students and teaching assistants and manage course materials and grading.

Conoscenze

Lab instruction

Undergraduate teaching

Inclusive pedagogy

Collaboration with faculty

Formazione

Ph.D. required by start of appointment

Descrizione del lavoro

Overview

The Department of Chemistry at the College of the Holy Cross invites applications for a full‑time continuing non‑tenure track faculty position specializing in advanced laboratory instruction, beginning in August 2026. The lab instructor will teach laboratory sections in Analytical, Inorganic, and Physical Chemistry—typically four labs per semester—co‑taught with faculty who serve as the instructor of record for the lecture course. The role involves overseeing all aspects of upper‑level chemistry laboratories, maintaining and troubleshooting instrumentation, managing chemical and equipment inventories, preparing and breaking down laboratory spaces, developing and testing new experiments in collaboration with faculty, and supervising students and TAs. The instructor will also manage course materials and grading on the electronic course management system and work closely with faculty to deliver a cohesive curriculum. The position does not include formal summer teaching responsibilities. The annual contract begins on August1 and lasts through commencement, with an initial three‑year appointment subject to renewal. Full benefits and a starting salary in the range of $80,686 are offered.

Responsibilities

• Teach and supervise laboratory sections in Analytical, Inorganic, and Physical Chemistry.
• Oversee all aspects of upper‑level chemistry laboratories, including instrumentation maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Manage chemical and equipment inventories and prepare/breakdown laboratory spaces.
• Develop and test new experiments in collaboration with faculty.
• Supervise students and teaching assistants and manage course materials and grading.
• Collaborate with faculty to deliver a cohesive laboratory curriculum.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated excellence in undergraduate teaching and a commitment to inclusive pedagogies.
• Desire to teach laboratory courses.
• Ph.D. required by the beginning of the appointment.

Application Instructions

Applicants should submit a cover letter addressing the position requirements, a current curriculum vitae, unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts, three confidential letters of recommendation, and a statement of teaching philosophy with an interest in developing laboratory curriculum. All materials should be submitted electronically via Interfolio: [LINK from the Interfolio landing page]. Review of applications will begin on Friday, May8; initial interviews will be conducted by Zoom, followed by campus visits for finalists. Questions may be directed to Bianca Sculimbrene at [e-mail].

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

The College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and complies with all Federal and Massachusetts laws concerning equal opportunity and affirmative action in the workplace. The College also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities during the hiring process in compliance with law; please contact Human Resources at [e-mail] or call 508‑793‑3391 for requests.