"General Chemistry Lecture Coordinator"

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General Chemistry Lecture Coordinator

POSITION SPECIFICS

The Pennsylvania State University Chemistry Department, University Park Campus, seeks to fill a position at the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor, Associate Teaching Professor, or Teaching Professor, dependent upon qualifications.

Responsibilities will include serving as General Chemistry Lecture Coordinator, which includes, but not limited to:

1. Curriculum development
2. Selection, hiring, training, and supervision of teaching assistants (TAs) and related administrative work
3. Selection, training, and supervision of undergraduate learning assistants (LAs)
4. Organization of graded assignments, including exam planning across multiple sections of general chemistry
5. Course administration
6. Faculty mentoring

In addition, the candidate is expected to coordinate with other faculty teaching related courses, such as the general chemistry laboratory director, and teach general chemistry courses and other courses as needed.

Our General Chemistry lectures are built around a 2-course sequence, and involve 12 faculty, over 30 TAs, and serve more than 3,000 students per semester. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience with teaching large lecture courses, coordinating the efforts of several teaching staff, and coordinating teaching assistants and faculty across multiple sections of a course.

The position will begin in the fall semester of 2026.

Assistant Teaching Professor candidates should possess a terminal degree or its equivalent in an academic field related to his/her teaching specialization; alternatively, the assistant teaching professor without a terminal degree should possess at least a master's degree or its equivalent in an academic field related to their teaching specialization; must have demonstrated ability as a teacher and adviser; and must have shown evidence of professional growth, scholarship, and/or mastery of subject matter.

Associate Teaching Professor candidates should possess a terminal degree in an academic field related to their teaching specialization; must have demonstrated ability as a teacher and adviser; and must have shown evidence of professional growth, scholarship, and/or mastery of subject matter. Alternatively, the associate teaching professor without a terminal degree should possess at least a master's degree or its equivalent in an academic field related to their teaching specialization; must have demonstrated exceptional ability as a teacher and adviser while in the rank of senior lecturer or instructor; and must have shown evidence of professional growth, scholarship, and/or mastery of subject matter at a level of distinction beyond that of the assistant teaching professor.

Teaching Professor candidates should possess a terminal degree in an academic field related to their teaching specialization; must have demonstrated exceptional ability as a teacher and adviser while in the rank of associate teaching professor; and must have shown evidence of professional growth, scholarship, and/or mastery of subject matter at a level of distinction beyond that of the associate teaching professor.

In addition to completing a Penn State application, an application must be submitted at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/30937. The application materials should include a cover letter, current CV, and a statement of teaching philosophy which also addresses teaching within a diverse community of students, staff, and faculty. Applicants will also need to arrange for three reference letters to be submitted to Academic Jobs Online. Review of applications will begin immediately, and the search will continue until the position is filled.

For more information on the Penn State Chemistry Department, visit https://science.psu.edu/chem.

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

BENEFITS

Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional wellbeing. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.

For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page.

EEO IS THE LAW

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