Duke University, Department of Chemistry

Position ID:Duke-Department of Chemistry-TEACHPSD [#22019]
Position Title: Teaching Postdoc
Position Type:Postdoctoral
Position Location:Durham, North Carolina 27708, United States [map] sort by distance
Subject Area: Chemistry / Chemical Education
Appl Deadline:2022/08/31 11:59PMhelp popup** finished (2022/07/02, finished 2023/03/04)
Position Description:    

*** this position has been closed and new applications are no longer accepted. ***

The Duke Chemistry Department is seeking one full-time teaching postdoctoral associate for a fixed two-year term. The associate will be the instructor of record for one section of preparatory chemistry (Chem 99) or general chemistry (Chem 101/210) each term.

In consultation with the director of undergraduate studies, the postdoc will develop course content including lectures, practice problems, and exams. The associate will be expected to hold weekly office hours and mentor/train teaching assistants for their courses. The total enrollments average 50 – 100 students depending upon the class and semester. For the research component, the individual will work with the ChemEd@Duke research group with flexibility to explore different research avenues including the development of new instruments to gauge problem solving abilities, development and assessment of new CURE laboratory activities, and development of new paradigms for active learning activities in lecture and laboratory.

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in chemistry or a related field. The position will begin on August 15, 2022. Questions regarding the position should be directed to Charlie Cox (charlie.cox@duke.edu).

Duke University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.


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Further Info:
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email address
 
Department of Chemistry
Duke University
Box 90347
Durham, NC 27708-0347