Full-Time Faculty - Chemistry

Harrisburg University of Science and Technology; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Harrisburg University of Science and Technology in Harrisburg, PA, is seeking a full-time Lecturer or Assistant Professor of Chemistry in the School of Health and Science. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate chemistry courses, supervise undergraduate research, provide academic advising, and contribute to program assessment.

In addition to teaching, the role includes redesigning courses, maintaining curriculum, supporting lab safety, and serving on committees; ideal candidates will

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a chemistry-based science.
• PhD preferred.
• Minimum of one year of undergraduate-level chemistry teaching experience with excellent teaching evaluations.
• Experience with Canvas LMS, Microsoft Teams, Outlook, and MS Office.
• Commitment to working with a diverse student body.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate chemistry courses.
• Advise and supervise undergraduate student research.
• Provide academic advising to undergraduate students.
• Conduct program and course assessment.
• Redesign, develop, and maintain courses and curriculum.
• Support laboratory safety and training.
• Participate in graduation and recruitment events.
• Serve on committees and contribute to department goals.

Skills

Excellent communication

Highly organized

Team player

Student mentorship

Education

Master's degree in Chemistry or related field

PhD preferred

Tools

Canvas LMS

Microsoft Teams

Outlook

Microsoft Office

Job description

Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is seeking a full-time faculty member to add to the School of Health and Science.

Position Summary

The Lecturer or Assistant Professor of Chemistry supports the goals and mission of the School of Health and Science and the University through undergraduate teaching and research. The role is responsible for teaching undergraduate chemistry courses, advising and supervising undergraduate research, providing academic advising to students, and contributing to course, program, and department assessment.

Key Accountabilities

• Teach undergraduate chemistry courses.
• Advise and supervise undergraduate student research.
• Provide academic advising to undergraduate students.
• Conduct academic course assessment.
• Contribute to program and department assessment, including the collection of assessment data as needed.
• Serve the university, department, and program through committee service as required or requested.
• Maintain current knowledge in the field of specialty through scholarly work.
• Participate in and attend graduation and academic recruitment events.
• Redesign, develop, and maintain courses and curriculum.
• Support laboratory safety and training.
• Supervise work-study students.
• Support College in the High School programs through the review and approval of new faculty and the development and maintenance of course materials.
• Other duties as assigned.

EXPECTATIONS OF ALL EMPLOYEES

• Applies best efforts and full capability each day to teaching, advising, and other work assigned by the department chair.
• Advises the department chair when:
  • An assignment is not understood.
  • An assignment conflicts with knowledge of the circumstances, current skills, or available time/resources.
  • Obstacles to completing the assignment exist or are likely to occur.
  • Opportunities to better complete or improve the assignment exist or may occur.
• Understands and demonstrates our cultural expectations.

Minimum Role Requirements

• Master's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or another chemistry-based science required; PhD preferred.
• Minimum of one year of undergraduate-level chemistry teaching experience, supported by excellent teaching evaluations, required.
• General Chemistry teaching experience and hands‑on laboratory teaching experience preferred.
• Experience teaching a diverse student body preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with Canvas LMS, Microsoft Teams, and Outlook preferred.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Highly organized.
• Team player.

WORK HOURS

The university work week is Sunday through Saturday. Faculty schedules are based on assigned courses, office hours, and other academic responsibilities, and may include day, evening, or weekend classes. Faculty are also expected to attend graduation and academic recruitment events as scheduled.