The Pennsylvania State University, Chemistry
Position ID:
The Pennsylvania State University-Chemistry-GENCHEMCOOR [#30937]
Position Title:
General Chemistry Coordinator
Position Type:
Non tenure-track faculty
Position Location:
University Park, Pennsylvania 16802, United States of America
Subject Area:
Appl Deadline:
(posted 2025/11/11, updated 2025/10/21, listed until 2026/03/15)
Position Description:
Position Description
The Pennsylvania State University Chemistry Department seeks to fill a position at the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor, Associate Teaching Professor, or Teaching Professor, dependent upon qualifications. Responsibilities will include serving as General Chemistry Coordinator, which includes, but not limited to: 1. Curriculum development 2. Selection, hiring, training, and supervision of teaching assistants (TAs) and related administrative work 3. Selection, training, and supervision of undergraduate learning assistants (LAs) 4. Organization of graded assignments, including exam planning across multiple sections of general chemistry 5. Course administration 6. Faculty mentoring In addition, the candidate is expected to coordinate with other faculty teaching related courses, such as the general chemistry laboratory director, and teach general chemistry courses and other courses as needed. Our General Chemistry lectures are built around a 2-course sequence, and involve 12 faculty, over 30 TAs, and serve more than 3,000 students per semester. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience with teaching large lecture courses, coordinating the efforts of several teaching staff, and coordinating teaching assistants and faculty across multiple sections of a course. The position will begin in the fall semester of 2026. This is a limited-term appointment funded for one year from date of hire with excellent possibility of renewal. Assistant Teaching Professor candidates should possess a terminal degree or its equivalent in an academic field related to his/her teaching specialization; alternatively, the assistant teaching professor without a terminal degree should possess at least a master's degree or its equivalent in an academic field related to their teaching specialization; must have demonstrated ability as a teacher and adviser; and must have shown evidence of professional growth, scholarship, and/or mastery of subject matter. Associate Teaching Professor candidates should possess a terminal degree in an academic field related to their teaching specialization; must have demonstrated ability as a teacher and adviser; and must have shown evidence of professional growth, scholarship, and/or mastery of subject matter. Alternatively, the associate teaching professor without a terminal degree should possess at least a master's degree or its equivalent in an academic field related to their teaching specialization; must have demonstrated exceptional ability as a teacher and adviser while in the rank of senior lecturer or instructor; and must have shown evidence of professional growth, scholarship, and/or mastery of subject matter at a level of distinction beyond that of the assistant teaching professor. Teaching Professor candidates should possess a terminal degree in an academic field related to their teaching specialization; must have demonstrated exceptional ability as a teacher and adviser while in the rank of associate teaching professor; and must have shown evidence of professional growth, scholarship, and/or mastery of subject matter at a level of distinction beyond that of the associate teaching professor. In addition to completing an Academic Jobs Online application, an application must be submitted at https://psu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/PSU_Academic/job/Penn-State-University-Park/General-Chemistry-Lecture-Coordinator_REQ_0000073132-2. The application materials should include a cover letter, current CV, and a statement of teaching philosophy which also addresses teaching within a multicultural and diverse community of students, staff, and faculty. Applicants will also need to arrange for three reference letters to be submitted to Academic Jobs Online. Review of applications will begin immediately, and the search will continue until the position is filled. Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusive excellence that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusive excellence as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission. For more information on the Penn State Chemistry Department, visit https://science.psu.edu/chem.Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Teaching statement
- Three or more reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site
)
And anything else requested in the position description.
Further Info:
Faculty Search Committee
Department of Chemistry
104 Chemistry Building
University Park, PA 16802
Department of Chemistry
104 Chemistry Building
University Park, PA 16802