Duke University, Department of Chemistry

Position ID:Duke-Department of Chemistry-INSTRUCTOR [#22052]
Position Title: General Chemistry Laboratory Instructor
Position Type:Non-regular rank faculty
Position Location:Durham, North Carolina 27708, United States [map] sort by distance
Subject Area: Chemistry / Chemical Education
Appl Deadline:2022/07/31 11:59PMhelp popup** finished (2022/07/08, finished 2022/09/02)
Position Description:    

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The Duke University Department of Chemistry invites applications for a ten-month non-regular rank, non-tenure track Instructor position to begin August 15, 2022. This is a term appointment, renewable upon review. 

The candidate would develop and implement general chemistry laboratory curricula, design and facilitate clear grading criteria, and especially develop and provide training and support to teaching assistants. Additional responsibilities include developing safety protocols and completing risk assessments for the laboratories, serving on committees, and working closely with members of the Department to enhance the undergraduate experience, including undergraduate research. Teaching opportunities, which provide supplemental income, may be available in the summer. 

The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in a related field, excellent communication abilities, outstanding people skills, adapt to changing environments, and demonstrate proficiency in maintaining instrumentation and computers. The position is a nine-month union appointment with the possibility of additional pay for optional teaching during the summer term.

Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and teaching philosophy (to include a statement about mentoring and fostering a diverse and inclusive community of scholars). Three letters of reference will be required. Applications received by July 31, 2022 will be guaranteed consideration.


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:
https://chem.duke.edu/undergraduate
email address
919.660.1539
 
Department of Chemistry
Duke University
Box 90347
Durham, NC 27708-0347