Job Description

Position Title:

Lecturer, Chemistry (Non-tenure track)

Department:

Physical Sciences Department

Reports To:

Dean of Rosary College of Arts and Sciences

Location:

On Campus (River Forest, IL)

Date Job is Available:

Starting August 2025 Academic Year

Position Summary:

The physical sciences department at Dominican University seeks applicants for the position of full-time lecturer of chemistry. We are seeking someone enthusiastic about gaining or expanding their skills teaching introductory chemistry courses, both lecture as well as laboratory sections, and who has a commitment to serving a diverse student body.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• The courses that will be prioritized are CHEM101 Introduction to General Chemistry, both lecture and laboratory and CHEM104 Introduction to Organic Chemistry, both lecture and laboratory.
• The course load for lecturers is 24 credits across two semesters. Teaching-related responsibilities, such as mentoring adjunct faculty as well as supervising laboratory assistants and other student workers, will be expected.
• Responsibilities will also include laboratory curriculum design and laboratory prep. Most courses will be taught in face-to-face modality, but some familiarity with online teaching is also appreciated.

Required Qualifications:

• At least a Master's Degree in a chemistry discipline.
• Provide evidence of teaching experience at the college level with diverse undergraduate students.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Provide evidence of teaching excellence in culturally responsive and inclusive pedagogy designed to reach a diverse student body.
• Experience in teaching introductory chemistry courses (lecture and laboratory sections).

Physical Demands:

• Ability to spend long durations of the workday sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times

Salary and FLSA Status

FLSA Status: Exempt, full-time
SALARY: $55,440 - $59,000 annually

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan with employer matching contributions
• Professional development opportunities
• Tuition remission for employees and their dependents
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Generous paid time off (PTO)

Application Details

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