Job Description

This is a Lecturer position supporting the teaching mission of the Department of Chemistry in the College of Science. This position will serve as coordinator for the General Chemistry laboratory sequence, CH 1011 (General Chemistry Laboratory) and CH 1021. The instructor will also teach other lower enrollment general laboratories including CH 1051 (Chemistry In Context Lab I), CH 1061 (Chemistry in Context Lab II).

Responsibilities Include:

• Oversee weekly lab operations
• coordinate with and train TAs to conduct weekly experiments
• oversee course grading and manage student interactions.
• Work closely with laboratory stockroom staff to ensure safe and functional weekly lab operations.
• Work with Director of Undergraduate Teaching Labs and Organic Chemistry Laboratory Coordinator to ensure operational continuity and alignment across lab sections.
• Work with Director of General Chemistry to ensure adequate overlap of lab activities with lecture coverage.
• Devise and revise laboratory experiments (in collaboration with the Director of Undergraduate Teaching Laboratories with an emphasis on green chemistry, state-of-the-art chemical research, current chemical literature, and most importantly a strong emphasis towards achieving student full engagement.
• Work with Director of Undergraduate Teaching Labs, Organic Laboratory Coordinator, Office of Research Safety, Building Manager, and Stockroom Staff (both General and Organic) to ensure sustained compliance and maintain a safety-minded laboratory environment.

About Us:

For more information about Clemson, please visit the website https://www.clemson.edu/

About the Department of Chemistry:

For more information about the department and its programs, please visit https://www.clemson.edu/science/academics/departments/chemistry/

Qualifications

Ph.D. in Chemistry. Laboratory teaching experience is preferred.

Application Instructions

Review of applications will begin immediately; however, the position will remain open until filled.

Applicants should submit the following items via Interfolio at:

https://apply.interfolio.com/193249

1) Letter of Interest

2) CV

3) Teaching Philosophy

4) List of contact information for three professional references.

For more information, please contact Dr. Perla Sauceda-Olono, Search Committee Chair, psauced@g.clemson.edu

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Clemson University is an EEO/AA employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law including disability and protected veteran status.