Wentworth is a teaching-focused polytechnic university serving a diverse, career-oriented student population. We are seeking a colleague with proven teaching competence and a strong record of working effectively with students in settings similar to ours.
Key Responsibilities:
- Teach 4 courses (16 credits) per semester, including lecture and laboratory sections
- Deliver structured, engaging instruction in introductory and intermediate chemistry courses
- Provide timely feedback, regular office hours, and strong support for student learning
- Support laboratory instruction, preparation, and safety expectations
- Collaborate with faculty on course coordination and curricular alignment
This is a teaching-focused position and does not include expectations for research or traditional service.
What We Are Looking For:
Proven teaching effectiveness. You have a sustained record of effective undergraduate chemistry teaching and can provide evidence of that effectiveness.
Relevant institutional experience. You have taught in an environment similar to Wentworth, including teaching-focused, polytechnic, access-oriented, or career-oriented institutions.
Lecture and laboratory competence. You have demonstrated success teaching both lecture and laboratory courses and can connect chemistry concepts to applied student needs.
Student-centered instruction. You can explain complex material clearly, support students with varied preparation levels, and create a structured and inclusive classroom environment.
Mission alignment. You value undergraduate teaching, applied learning, and the role of chemistry in a polytechnic education.
Qualifications:
Required:
- PhD in Chemistry or a closely related field, completed at time of application. ABD candidates will not be considered.
- At least two years of experience teaching undergraduate chemistry.
- Experience teaching at an institution serving a student population similar to Wentworth.
- Demonstrated experience teaching both lecture and laboratory courses.
- Evidence of effective teaching, such as student evaluations, peer observations, sample materials, or similar documentation.
- Authorization to work in the United States at the time of hire. Wentworth does not sponsor work visas for this position.
Preferred:
- Experience teaching introductory chemistry for engineering or applied science students
- Experience supporting students with varied academic preparation
- Use of structured, active, or applied teaching approaches
- Experience coordinating multi-section or lab-based courses
