Instructional Assistant Professor: Organic & General Chem

University of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Chemistry at the University of Houston invites applications for a non-tenure-track Instructional Assistant Professor position for Organic Chemistry and General Chemistry. The successful candidate will have a Ph.D.

in organic chemistry and experience with Canvas and Microsoft Teams, with a strong commitment to chemistry education and assessment development. Responsibilities include teaching large sections of Organic Chemistry I/II and General Chemistry, developing original

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in organic chemistry required.
• Experience with Canvas and Microsoft Teams.
• Commitment to undergraduate chemistry education and curriculum development.
• Ability to create original free-response exams.

Responsibilities

• Teach two large (>200 students) sections of Organic Chemistry I and/or II, or one Organic Chemistry and one General Chemistry section in fall and spring.
• Teach one Organic Chemistry I or II section during Summer Session 1.
• Construct original free-response midterm and final exams for Organic Chemistry I and II.
• Perform teaching and service duties as assigned by the Chair.

Skills

Teaching experience

Curriculum development

Exam design

Collaboration

Education

Ph.D. in organic chemistry

Tools

Canvas

Microsoft Teams

Job description

The Department of Chemistry at the University of Houston invites applications for a non-tenure-track Instructional Assistant Professor position for Organic Chemistry and General Chemistry. The successful candidate will have a Ph.D.

in organic chemistry and experience with Canvas and Microsoft Teams, with a strong commitment to chemistry education and assessment development. Responsibilities include teaching large sections of Organic Chemistry I/II and General Chemistry, developing original