Organic Chemistry Lab Lecturer - Part-time

22h22 hours ago

Chapman University

Orange, US · Part-time · $94,000 – $94,000

About this role

Chapman University and Schmid College of Science and Technology seek applications for a Part-time Lab Lecturer for Organic Chemistry II Laboratory (CHEM 331L) for Spring 2026. A nationally ranked R2 institution offers undergraduate and graduate programs in vibrant Orange County. Faculty excel in research and teaching with personalized education.

Responsibilities include teaching one assigned 4-hour lab section once per week on Wednesdays from 1:00-4:50 p.m. Each week features presenting a pre-laboratory lecture, instructing students in laboratory technique and safety, holding office hours, and grading assignments. Availability for pre-semester orientations and weekly meetings with the lab coordinator is required.

Schmid College embodies Chapman's mission through a community of teacher-scholars in undergraduate and graduate programs. Housed in the new 140,000 sq ft Keck Center for Science and Engineering, it fosters outstanding personalized educational experiences alongside the Fowler School of Engineering.

Join an environment dedicated to student achievement and academic excellence within the Chapman Lab Experience. Demonstrate appreciation for students' active role in learning. Contribute to forward-looking education at a dynamic institution.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field or equivalent professional experience
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively orally and in writing
Strong commitment to student learning, quality teaching, and academic excellence
Demonstrates appreciation for students' active role in learning and a commitment to personalized education within the Chapman Lab Experience
Completed or in-progress graduate degree (Ph.D or Master’s) in a STEM discipline
University or community college teaching experience, specifically with advanced chemistry courses such as organic chemistry lab

Responsibilities

Teach one assigned 4-hour lab section once per week throughout the semester on Wednesdays, 1:00 - 4:50 p.m.
Present a pre-laboratory lecture about the lab material each week
Instruct and guide students in correct laboratory technique and safety during experiment execution
Hold weekly office hours (one hour per class taught)
Grade all assignments submitted by the students
Attend lab lecturer orientations before the start of the semester
Attend weekly meetings with lab coordinator