Chemistry Instructor - Westfield State University

Job Description:

Campus Title: Chemistry Instructor

State Job Title: Instructor

Department: Chemical and Physical Sciences

Funding: Contracted, Non-Benefited

Job Type: Part-Time, Temporary

Timeframe: One Semester Sabbatical Replacement

Supervision Received: Reports to the Department Chair of Chemical and Physical Sciences

The department of Chemical and Physical Sciences seeks an in-person instructor for the Fall 2024 semester to serve as a sabbatical replacement to teach a General, Organic and Biochemistry (GOB) course, a GenEd-designated course typically taken by first year students in the nursing program. The course consists of one 3-credit lecture and two lab sections. The well-qualified candidate will have a degree in chemistry or closely related field and teaching experience at the college or university level. Applicants interested in teaching the lab sections only, which like the lecture are compensated as 3 contact hours, are encouraged to apply as well. There is a possibility of a similar opportunity in the Spring 2025 semester.

General Statement of Duties: Potentially teach one General/Organic/Biochemistry lecture and two lab sections for the Fall 2024 semester.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Duties include but not limited to:

Essential:

• Teach one lecture section of General/Organic/Biochemistry a one-semester chemistry course that meets three day a week (scheduled for Monday, Wednesday, Friday morning).

• Teach two laboratory sections of General/Organic/Biochemistry that meets for three hours one, day a week (scheduled for Monday and Tuesday afternoon).

• Support student learning outside of lecture.

• Coordinate with other laboratory and lecture instructors.

Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

• Degree in chemistry or related field

• Prior teaching at the college level, prior teaching of a chemistry lecture is preferred.

Additional Information:

Salary:

Salaries for current Westfield State University employees and individuals currently working for the state of Massachusetts must be calculated individually in accordance with collective bargaining agreements as well as state policies. State job specifications may be found on the Department of Higher Education's webpage.

Disability Accommodations

Westfield State University is committed to the full inclusion of individuals with disabilities and will ensure the availability of reasonable accommodations. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at (413) 572-8809 or visit us in the Horace Mann Building, 1st floor.

Background Check

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion and review of a background check. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify an applicant from consideration.

Application Instructions:

An online application is required. A complete application includes:

• Cover Letter*

• Curriculum vitae

• Unofficial copy of transcripts of highest degree

• Statement of teaching philosophy with areas for continuing scholarship

• Contact information for three reference letter providers

Notes:

• In your cover letter please include the ways in which you would advance diversity and inclusion in your classroom and at the university.

Contact information for three reference letter providers should be completed on the reference form. Applicants that are using Interfolio for an existing confidential letter of recommendation should provide the Interfolio based email address (e.g. ref1@interfolio.com).

Application deadline: Review of applications will begin May 22, 2024. The job will remain open until finalists have been selected.

NOTE: If you need assistance completing your application please contact our online Help Desk. The link to the help desk can be found at the top of the page via Contact Us.