Sessional Lecturer - Organic Chemistry I

23h23 hours ago

New York University

Sydney, AU · Full-time · A$50,000 – A$80,000

About this role

NYU Sydney seeks a lecturer to teach Organic Chemistry I to undergraduate students during the August-November 2026 semester. Classes meet Tuesdays and Wednesdays 11am-1pm for lectures and recitations, with laboratory classes Thursdays 6-10pm at University of Sydney's Camperdown/Darlington Campus. The highly structured curriculum is set by the home department in NY for science majors and pre-medical students.

Instructors prepare and lead weekly class sessions, recitations, and laboratory classes. Responsibilities include course coordination, writing assignments, and grading. Lecturers attend periodic meetings and training, including an induction during orientation week.

The course covers organic compounds in a functional group framework with reaction mechanisms, including structure, bonding, nomenclature, stereochemistry, hydrocarbon reactions, and spectroscopy like IR, NMR, UV/visible, and mass. Labs train in techniques such as crystallization, distillation, extraction, column chromatography, gas chromatography, synthesis, and qualitative analysis.

NYU operates global programs with campuses worldwide and emphasizes inclusion, diversity, belonging, equity, and accessibility. NYU Sydney draws lecturers from local universities with strong teaching and research records. A sample syllabus is available on the NYU London website.

Requirements

Based in Sydney
Hold a doctorate in Chemistry or a related field
Demonstrated experience teaching university students at the undergraduate level
Knowledge of organic chemistry topics including structure, bonding, nomenclature, stereochemistry, hydrocarbon reactions, and spectroscopy
Familiarity with organic lab techniques such as crystallization, distillation, extraction, chromatography, synthesis, and qualitative analysis

Responsibilities

Prepare and lead weekly lectures and recitations
Lead laboratory classes on Thursdays 6-10pm
Coordinate the course
Write assignments
Grade student work
Attend periodic meetings and training
Participate in induction meeting during orientation week

Benefits

Paid for teaching duties at casual academic rates aligned with local enterprise agreements
Paid to attend periodic meetings and training including induction
Classes at University of Sydney Camperdown/Darlington Campus
Part of NYU's global academic centers and study away programs