Academic Staff - Chemistry Lecturer (Public May Apply)

The University of Wisconsin-Parkside invites applications for the position of Chemistry Lecturer scheduled to start at the beginning of the 2017-2018 academic year.

The Lecturer will contribute to teaching introductory chemistry courses and labs including the design of new experiments and the coordination of instructional resources. Service will include, the expectation to advise undergraduate students, participation in outreach and retention initiatives, and connecting students to internship opportunities. Performs other duties as assigned.

 

Required:

• Candidates must hold a M.S. in Chemistry
• Instructional experience of at least two semesters beyond serving as a teaching/laboratory assistant 

Preferred:

• Ph. D. in chemistry; ABD considered but renewal will be contingent on degree completion within first year
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Experience working effectively with culturally diverse populations

90% Teach Introductory Chemistry Lab Courses:

• Expected to teach lecture and laboratory courses 
• Expected to design, implement, and assess new experiments; coordinate instructional resources for adjuncts
• Performs other duties as assigned

10% Service to Department, College, and University:

• Advise undergraduate students in the major 
• Design, lead, and assess outreach and retention initiatives
• Establish internships with area businesses

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must be able to use computers, printers, data projectors, and instrumentation associated with instructional classrooms and labs
• Must be able to work safely with a variety of laboratory chemicals, cleaning supplies, and hazardous waste 
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Candidate is not responsible for money, university funds or accounts which hold financial information 
• Ergonomic Requirements: Extensive work at computer, laboratory workbench; sitting and standing for long periods of time; lifting and manual dexterity as needed for teaching and research; handling instructional models.

UW-Parkside is a regional comprehensive university that is committed to accessibility, academic excellence, student success, diversity, and community engagement. This beautiful campus is on 700 acres of woodland & prairie in the heart of the Milwaukee/Chicago corridor, between Racine and Kenosha and near Lake Michigan. The university enrolls approximately 5,000 students, many of whom are first- generation and nontraditional students. UW-Parkside benefits from the diversity of the communities it services in Kenosha, Racine, and Walworth Counties. Kenosha and Racine are small cities that offer tranquility and convenience. The myriad attractions of Milwaukee and Chicago are easily accessible, as is the solitude of the country. UW-Parkside is strongly committed to creating and maintaining a multicultural, pluralistic campus environment.

The tri-county region that comprises the University's primary service area is home to an impressive array of businesses. There are more than 10,000 small businesses in the region, as well as a large number of globally-recognized employers. The college, through its active, engaged Advisory Board, enjoys a close relationship with many of these businesses. For further information regarding the University and community, please see our website at www.uwp.edu.

Applications received by 11:59 PM April 23, 2017, are ensured full consideration. Position is open until filled.

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