Lecture Position Description The Department of Chemistry at Yale University (New Haven, CT) invites applications for the position of Lecturer. We seek a creative, Ph.D. level, educator who will be able to assume a central role in the teaching of general-chemistry laboratories and lecture, as well as more advanced courses in the chemistry major. Chemical educators with experience in designing and implementing undergraduate laboratory experiments, lecture materials, assessments, supervising teaching assistants, teaching small and large courses are encouraged to apply. Position responsibilities may be tailored to individual interests in chemical education, lab and assessment development, and chemical education research, through affiliation with our renowned Poorvu Center for Teaching and Learning (https://poorvucenter.yale.edu/). Full-time Lecturers at Yale University are faculty members in the department and contribute to the teaching, academic advising, and service missions. (https://chem.yale.edu/people/faculty/lecturers). They are also eligible for advancement and promotion. The position will commence August 1, 2023. Qualifications Ph.D. or equivalent degree in Chemistry or a related field at time of hire. Application Instructions Applicants should send their curriculum vitae, a statement describing their STEM teaching philosophy, and arrange for three confidential letters of recommendation. All materials must be submitted through Interfolio at http://apply.interfolio.com/119055. Review of applications will commence on February 1, 2023 and will continue until the position is filled. Interested applicants should direct any questions to chemistry.chair@yale.edu. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Yale University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Yale values diversity among its students, staff, and faculty and strongly welcomes applications from women, persons with disabilities, protected veterans, and underrepresented minorities.
Preceptor Position Description The Department of Chemistry at Yale University (New Haven, CT) invites applications for two (2) Preceptor positions (https://chem.yale.edu/preceptorships-chemistry). One position will focus on General Chemistry lecture and lab and the other on Organic Chemistry lecture and lab. Preceptors are recent chemistry Ph.D. graduates interested in developing their career as a chemical educator. Preceptors participate in undergraduate teaching, with specific responsibilities that may include guiding discussion and laboratory sections, assisting instructors of record to design and deliver course content and assessment tasks, contributing to the training of graduate-student teaching assistants, participating in the development of new laboratory modules, conducting regular review sessions, and grading. Preceptors gain the professional skills required for a career in chemical education by working closely with faculty members. Preceptors are encouraged to further pursue their professional development through the Poorvu Center for Teaching and Learning (https://poorvucenter.yale.edu/), and to avail themselves of opportunities to participate in research in education. The positions will begin on August 1, 2023, and initially will be offered for a one (1) academic year term, renewable for up to three (3) years based on performance Qualifications Ph.D. or equivalent degree in Chemistry or a related field at the time of hire. Application Instructions Applicants should send their curriculum vitae, a short statement describing their teaching philosophy, and arrange for three confidential letters of recommendation. Please submit all materials through Interfolio at http://apply.interfolio.com/119057. Review of applications will commence on February 1, 2023, and will continue until the positions are filled. Interested applicants should direct any questions to chemistry.chair@yale.edu. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Yale University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Yale values diversity among its students, staff, and faculty and strongly welcomes applications from women, persons with disabilities, protected veterans, and underrepresented minorities.