"Part-Time Chemistry Lab or Recitation Instructor"

Part-time instructors will teach general chemistry recitations or general or organic chemistry labs. Both day and evening sessions are available. The instructor will teach a 2-hour general chemistry recitation with emphasis on problem solving or a 3-hour laboratory session with students who are performing experiments in either freshman or organic chemistry labs. Labs will involve presenting a mini-prelab lecture followed by monitoring and assisting students as they perform experiments. Position also includes writing and grading quizzes and grading lab reports.

For more information, please contact Dr. Alicia Paterno at paterno@duq.edu.

Minimum qualifications include a Master's degree or Ph.D. in chemistry from an accredited institution. Alternately, the successful candidate may possess any equivalent combination of experience and training, which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. This includes commitment to the University’s values of diversity, equity and inclusion, and recognition of the importance of treating each individual with dignity and respect consistent with the University’s Mission.

Demonstrated experience with, and understanding of, the broad diversity of the University community (students, faculty, staff and others). Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the University Community. Ability and willingness to contribute actively to the mission of the University and to respect the Spiritan Catholic identity of Duquesne University.

Please submit a letter of application detailing experience, resume/curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information for three professional references via Interfolio.

Duquesne University was founded in 1878 by its sponsoring religious community, the Congregation of the Holy Spirit. Duquesne University is Catholic in mission and ecumenical in spirit. Motivated by its Catholic identity, Duquesne values equality of opportunity both as an educational institution and as an employer.