General Chemistry Laboratory Instructor
General Chemistry Laboratory Instructor
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Job Description
Job Description
The Department of Chemistry at Virginia Tech invites applications for a General Chemistry Laboratory Instructor. Teaching assignments will be in the General Chemistry Laboratory (e.g. Virginia Tech Courses CHEM 1045/1046. Duties include preparation of course materials (including laboratory design and updating) presentation of topics coordination of graduate teaching assistants (GTAs) involved in instruction grading assisting students individually and other such activities as may be required to accomplish instruction.
Required Qualifications
A Masters Degree in Chemistry or a closely related field is required; the degree is required at the time of appointment.
Candidate must be an effective teacher in undergraduate chemistry courses.
Knowledge of safety practices and procedures applicable to chemistry teaching labs.
Ability to provide coordination/supervision to leaders of chemistry laboratory sections.
Ability to prepare understandable and accurate chemistry laboratory protocols.
Skill with the operation and routine user maintenance of scientific instruments used in chemistry teaching laboratories
Preferred Qualifications
Experience teaching general chemistry lab.
Skill in the use of Atomic Absorption UVVisible spectrometer and KarlFischer Titrator instruments.
Ability in scientific writing evidenced by publications of scientific articles or literature.
Preference will be given to candidates who have a Doctoral degree in Chemistry or a related discipline.
Pay Band
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Overtime Status
Exempt: Not eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
Commensurate with experience
Hours per week
40 exempt position
Review Date
5/25/2025
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto Ut Prosim (That I May Serve) Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a handson transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problemsolvers. A comprehensive landgrant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge discovery and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36000 undergraduate graduate and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges a school of medicine a veterinary medicine college Graduate School and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.
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If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation please contact Leslie CherryMarshall at during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
Employment Type
Full Time
