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Carnegie Mellon University Laboratory Instructor - Mellon College of Science (MCS) - Department of Chemistr in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Reference #: 2022016 Carnegie Mellon University is a private, global research university that stands among the world's most renowned educational institutions. With ground-breaking brain science, path-breaking performances, creative start-ups, big data, big ambitions, hands-on learning, and a whole lot of robots, CMU doesn't imagine the future, we invent it. Joining a community that challenges the curious to deliver work that matters, your journey starts here.
Carnegie Mellon University's Department of Chemistry is seeking a full-time Laboratory Instructor for the Chemistry Undergraduate Laboratories. This is an excellent opportunity if you thrive in an interesting and challenging work environment and enjoy working with students in a laboratory setting. Core responsibilities include: Supervising class activities for laboratory courses at times in a lecture setting but primarily working with students in the laboratory during class. During the academic year, approximately 50% of the time is spent in direct work with students and Teaching Assistant's (TA). Lecturing on laboratory techniques and operation of instrumentation. Holding regular office hours and help sessions for laboratory courses. Preparing solutions and administrative work in support of lab classes, which may include grading student work. Collaborating with lab staff to maintain a safe, well organized lab environment for students. Participating in Teaching Assistant (TA) training and oversight. Developing and troubleshooting new experiments and lecture demonstrations. Participating in outreach activities.
Flexibility, excellence, and passion are vital qualities within MCS. Inclusion, collaboration and cultural sensitivity are valued competencies at CMU. Therefore, we are in search of a team member who is able to effectively interact with a varied population of internal and external partners at a high level of integrity. We are looking for someone who shares our values and who will support the mission of the university through their work. You should demonstrate: Excellent interpersonal, organizational and problem-solving skills. Ability to adapt protocols for classroom experiments and provide technical support. Strong knowledge of chemistry, especially as related to quantitative analysis and organic chemistry, and safety in the laboratory. Qualifications: Bachelor or Master's degree in Chemistry. 3-5 years of post-graduate laboratory or teaching experience. Requirements: Successful background check Additional Information: This is a full-time / part-time (37.5 hours/week), non-exempt position.
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