Laboratory Coordinator - Lecturer/Assistant Teaching Professor

The Chemistry Department is a community of faculty, staff and students dedicated to excellence in education, the engagement of students and faculty in collaborative research at the cutting edge of science, and the sharing of expertise and knowledge to enrich the local, regional, and global communities.

To achieve its vision, the Department of Chemistry has set several interrelated goals:

* To educate undergraduate, master's and doctoral students and postdoctoral fellows in the discipline of chemistry and provide them with experiential and professional development opportunities that will enable them to contribute to the scientific community and society;

* To extend the frontiers of knowledge through research in chemistry and relevant interdisciplinary areas;

* To increase scientific literacy and develop well-informed citizens through strong support of the University's General Education program;

* To participate in the University-wide academic community through interdisciplinary programs and collaborations;

* To contribute to the local, regional, national, and global communities through service activities that promote education and the dissemination of knowledge;

The Chemistry Department offers a BA in Chemistry, a BS in Chemistry ( ACS Certified), a BS in Chemistry with Biochemistry Option ( ACS Certified), a research-based MS in Chemistry, and is a lead department for the PhD in Chemistry and Nanoscale Science.

Primary duties include coordinating the general chemistry laboratories and other undergraduate laboratories as needed. The laboratory coordinator will develop lab schedules and syllabi, coordinate with the stockroom to stock the labs, train and supervise the teaching assistants and adjunct faculty that are teaching the introductory lab courses, coordinate with the faculty to ensure alignment between lectures and labs, and implement updates to the laboratory exercises as needed. Additional duties may include teaching in the introductory chemistry lectures and/or upper-level courses (depending on the candidate's interests and the department's needs); and service responsibilities, such as support for departmental curriculum / pedagogy development and serving on department and university committees.

Required qualifications include a master's or doctoral degree (or the equivalent) in chemistry or a related area, and one semester of teaching experience at the college level. Preferred qualifications include a doctoral degree in chemistry or a related area, at least one year of experience teaching introductory chemistry courses, and experience in laboratory coordination. We especially welcome applicants from candidates with experience and interest in utilizing evidence-based scientific teaching and learning practices to foster student success in general education and introductory chemistry labs.

Applications must be made electronically at https://jobs.charlotte.edu (use position number #006434) and must include: (1) a letter of interest that addresses the applicant's qualifications for the position; (2) a curriculum vitae; (3) a statement of teaching that includes how the candidate ensures students are trained to develop scientific reasoning, conceptual understanding, collaboration and communication skills in the laboratory; (4) unofficial copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts; and (5) contact information for three professional references. Review of applications will begin on November 20, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled. Questions about the search may be directed to the search committee chair, Dr. Kathy Asala (kasala@charlotte.edu).

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and an ADVANCE Institution that strives to create an academic climate in which the dignity of all individuals is respected and maintained. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, gender identity or sexual orientation. The University of North Carolina at Charlotte maintains an Affirmative Action Plan prepared in accordance with Executive Order 11246 and the Consent Decree.

The candidate chosen for this position will be required to provide an official transcript of their highest earned degree and will be subject to a criminal background check

Questions about the search may be directed to the search committee chair, Dr. Kathy Asala (kasala@charlotte.edu).