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Texas A&M University Laboratory Coordinator and Instructor of Chemistry in United States
Job Title
Laboratory Coordinator and Instructor of Chemistry
Agency
West Texas A&M University
Department
Department Of Chemistry And Physics0
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
Canyon, Texas
Job Type
Faculty
Job Description
Job Summary:
West Texas A&M University, a member of The Texas A&M University System located in Canyon, Texas, invites applications for a Laboratory Coordinator and Instructor of Chemistry. This full time (11 plus one month) position at West Texas A&M University involves teaching 15 Adjusted Contact Hours [ACH]) per long semester as well as General Chemistry I & II courses in the summer terms as needed. Primary responsibilities will include the management and development of General and Organic Chemistry and General Physics laboratories, training and overseeing undergraduate teaching assistants, and teaching Chemistry I and II courses. The successful candidate will be expected to manage and execute all general and organic chemistry laboratories as well as general physics laboratories. This includes management of inventories and equipment, as well as undergraduate and graduate TA’s. Additionally, the successful candidate will be expected to teach Introductory Chemistry, as well as General Chemistry I and II courses.
Work Performed:
Plan, manage and supervise General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, and General Physics laboratory courses.
Train and supervise undergraduate or graduate Teaching Assistants for all General and Organic Chemistry and General Physics laboratories.
Ensure that laboratory and classroom chemical safety regulations are followed and enforced.
Teach Introductory Chemistry as well as General Chemistry I & II courses.
Hold regular weekly office hours and communicate as needed with students and faculty.
Serve as academic advisor for undergraduate Chemistry majors.
Meet with prospective Chemistry and Physics students, or otherwise be involved in departmental and college recruiting efforts to the undergraduate and graduate programs in the Department of Chemistry and Physics.
Necessary Qualifications:
An earned M.S. degree in Chemistry from an accredited institution.
Willingness to develop and maintain all materials for Chemistry and Physics laboratory exercises.
Willingness to oversee and provide instructional support and training of Teaching Assistants.
Willingness to contribute 15 adjusted contact hours (ACH) per semester.
Willingness to serve as academic advisor to Chemistry and Physics majors.
Excellent organizational and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience and demonstrated excellence teaching and or working in a Chemistry laboratory setting.
Experience supervising undergraduate students.
Experience developing and revising Chemistry laboratory exercises/manuals for General and Organic Chemistry laboratory courses.
Experience setting-up, operating, and maintaining the various, standard equipment and instrumentation used in undergraduate chemistry and physics laboratory programs.
Applicant Instructions:
We require the following:
Letter of interest or cover letter
Curriculum Vitae
Three professional references
Personal statement to include philosophy and plans for research, teaching and service, as applicable
Unofficial Transcripts (Official transcripts are expected to be submitted promptly by the successful candidate)
Please attach all documents in the attachment box at the bottom of the “My Experience” page before continuing through the application. Please use the “Upload” button to add each document individually. All revisions must be made prior to application submission. If you need assistance with uploading documents, please contact WTAMU Human Resources at hr@wtamu.edu .
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Salary and benefits are competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Texas law requires that males age 18 through 25 be properly registered with the Selective Service System in order to be eligible for employment.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.
The A&M System strives to maintain a competitive, high-quality benefit package to support the health and wellness needs of our diverse workforce. This includes comprehensive health and welfare insurance plans, additional health and lifestyle programs, and optional retirement savings opportunities. Eligible employees will have access to paid leave programs in addition to 13-15 paid holidays each year. For more information regarding the benefit package go to: West Texas A&M University: Human Resources Benefits (https://www.wtamu.edu/business-finance/human-resources/benefits.html)
For additional questions or information regarding this position, please contact:
Search Committee Chair: Jason Yarbrough
Department: Life, Earth and Environmental Sciences
Phone: (806) 651-8042
Email: jyarbrough@wtamu.edu
Affirmative Action Commitment Statement
West Texas A&M University and the Paul Engler College of Agriculture and Natural Sciences are committed to hiring the person most qualified for the Lab Coordinator and Instructor of Chemistry position with equal treatment and access for all applicants, including affirmative action for women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.
We will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.
WT is located in Canyon, Texas, on a 342-acre residential campus. Established in 1910, the University has been part of The Texas A&M University System since 1990. WT, a Hispanic Serving Institution since 2016, boasts an enrollment of about 10,000 and offers 59 undergraduate degree programs, 39 master’s degrees and two doctoral degrees.
WT’s long-standing commitment has always been to serve both the students and the region of the Panhandle. Our employees make a difference every day in the lives of thousands of students, and that has countless ripple effects on people throughout the region, the state and the world. Moreover, employees are encouraged to grow professionally and personally thanks to a supportive work environment.
At WT, your future is our future. Employees and their dependents get half-off their tuition and fees. The minimum starting wage is $15 per hour. Employees also have generous health, dental, vision, and long-term disability insurance packages, plus free basic life insurance and enrollment in the Texas Teacher Retirement System. Flexible or compressed work-week arrangements are also available.Find out more at: https://wtamu.edu/benefits
West Texas A&M University is located in Canyon, home to Palo Duro Canyon and the Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum. Canyon also is conveniently located near Amarillo, the largest city on Interstate 40 between Oklahoma City and Albuquerque. This region is renowned for its historical significance, vibrant arts and entertainment options, unique shopping, delicious food and the friendliest people in the state.