Lecturer, Chemistry

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The Opportunity

The Chemistry Department at the University of Central Florida (UCF) invites applications for one nine-month, non-tenure earning lecturer to coordinate and create in-person teaching labs and to create, coordinate, and teach online teaching labs. The position is anticipated to begin August 2024. There may be an opportunity for additional summer teaching.

The successful applicant must be highly organized and capable of guiding, directing, and monitoring graduate teaching assistants every semester and coordinating online and face-to-face general chemistry lab sections, along with teaching online general chemistry lab sections. In addition to contributing to teaching and coordinating laboratory courses, the successful candidate is expected to participate in continuous curriculum improvement and provide service to the department, college, and university. The Chemistry Department is dedicated to excellence in teaching and use of evidence-based teaching practices. The department has a robust chemistry education research program and encourages exploration of teaching/learning in all classes. 

The selected candidate will:

• Coordinate and teach face-to-face and online General Chemistry teaching labs with the assistance of graduate teaching assistants (GTAs). This includes assisting in creating active learning course modules, developing strategies to add new laboratory experiments, assessing learning outcomes, coordinating course activities, and assisting with course technology, materials, and equipment needs.

• Develop new laboratory experiments for face-to-face labs and adopt new labs for online instruction.

• Assist in increasing the number of online labs offered.

• Assist the graduate program coordinator with GTA orientation.

• Mentor GTAs, lead and schedule GTA meetings, ensuring GTAs have completed required trainings each semester, provide feedback and evaluate GTA performance, and monitor graduate teaching assistants’ activity.

• Maintain grade rolls for the laboratory.

Additionally, we are especially interested in a candidate who can contribute through their teaching and service to the diversity and excellence of our academic community and foster an environment in which faculty, staff, and students from a variety of backgrounds, cultures and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive.

Minimum Qualifications:

A doctorate in chemistry or a closely related science from an accredited institution is required by the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preference will be given to candidates with a strong grasp of general chemistry and experience teaching general chemistry laboratory in-person and online.

Additional Application Materials Required:

UCF requires all applications and supporting documents to be submitted electronically through the Human Resources employment opportunities website, https://www.ucf.edu/jobs.  In addition to the online application, interested candidates should upload:

• A curriculum vitae.

• A cover letter.

• A statement of teaching philosophy.

• Two artifacts, one showing laboratory teaching materials that you have created and an additional example that aligns with the position description.

• A list with the names and contact information for three professional references.

NOTE: Please have all documents ready when applying so they can be simultaneously uploaded. Once the online submission process is finalized, the system does not allow applicants to submit additional documents later.

The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials.

Review of applications will begin January 18th, 2024 and continue until the position is filled.

Questions regarding the position should be directed to Dr. Nicole Lapeyrouse, Chair of the Search Committee, at [email protected] .

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

N/A

Job Close Date:

Open until filled.

Note to applicants: Please keep in mind that a job posted as ‘Open until filled ’ may close at any time without notice. As such, we encourage you to submit your application and all required documentation as quickly as possible to ensure consideration for the posted position.

Are Benefits Important to You?

Working at UCF has its perks!  In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, UCF offers:

• Benefit packages including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, healthcare flexible spending accounts, and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid time off, including annual leave (12-month faculty) and sick leave and paid holidays.
• Retirement savings options.
• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando area attractions.
• Education assistance.
• Flexible work environment.

And more…For more benefits information, go to ‘Prospective Employees’ on the UCF Human Resources website (https://hr.ucf.edu/ ).

Who Are We?

Founded in 1963 to fuel the region’s talent pipeline and support the growing U.S. space program, UCF is built to make a better future for our students and society. It’s one of the reasons U.S. News & World Report ranks UCF among the nation’s top 20 most innovative colleges, while Forbes, Kiplinger , and The Princeton Review rank us a best-value university. UCF is one of 14 universities nationwide designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and a Research 1 university. With 13 colleges, including a fully accredited College of Medicine, UCF offers more than 240 degree programs between its main campus, downtown campus, hospitality campus, academic health sciences campus, and 11 UCF Connect centers located throughout the region. In addition, UCF extends its reach to communities in and beyond Central Florida by offering complete online programs leading to bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, Ph.D.'s., certificates, and more.

The University of Central Florida is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer. Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF’s expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

Additional Requirements related to Research Positions

Pursuant to Florida State Statute 1010.35, prior to offering employment to certain individuals in research-related positions, UCF is required to conduct additional screening. Applicants subject to additional screening include any citizen of a foreign country who is not a permanent resident of the U.S., or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of higher education, employment, or training in China, Cuba, Iran, Russia, North Korea, Syria, or Venezuela.

The additional screening requirements only apply to employment in research-related positions, including, but not limited to faculty positions (including employed visiting positions), graduate positions, individuals compensated by research grants or contract funds, postdoctoral scholar positions, and undergraduate positions.

Department

College of Sciences (COS) - Department of Chemistry

Work Schedule

Varies

Type of Appointment

Regular

Expected Salary

Negotiable

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Central Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including Disabled/Vets.  Click on UCF's Equal Opportunity Statement to view the President’s Statement.

The UCF affirmative action plans for qualified individuals with disabilities and protected Veterans are available for inspection in the Office of Institutional Equity, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., upon request.

As a Florida public university, UCF makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request. 

The University of Central Florida is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.