What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lecturer in Chemistry position at Rochester Institute of Technology?
Lecturer in Chemistry
9509BR
College of Science
COS School of Chemistry and Materials Science
Faculty Type (Tenure Status): Non-Tenure-Track Lecturer
Faculty Discipline:
Faculty Rank: Lecturer
Employment Category: Fulltime
Anticipated Start Date: 13-Aug-2025
Detailed Job Description
The School of Chemistry and Materials Science at the Rochester Institute of Technology invites applications for a Lecturer position to begin August 13th, 2025. The chosen candidate should possess the education, skills, and experience to teach primarily Analytical Chemistry labs with the ability to teach General Chemistry (lecture or labs). The School of Chemistry and Materials Science values innovative pedagogy and active learning activities both in the classroom and the associated laboratory. The successful candidate should be able to engage students through personalized pedagogy to be active participants in their learning, help the students build confidence in their intellectual abilities, and develop alternate strategies to help students grasp the material.
We are seeking an individual who has the ability and interest in contributing to a community committed to student-centeredness; professional development and scholarship; integrity and ethics; respect, diversity and pluralism; innovation and flexibility; and teamwork and collaboration. Select to view links to RIT's core values, honor code, and statement of diversity.
Department/College Description
The School of Chemistry & Materials Science offers undergraduate degrees in Chemistry and Biochemistry, as well as Master's degrees in Chemistry and Materials Science & Engineering. The school currently has 21 faculty members and supports approximately 150 BS Chemistry and Biochemistry majors and 30 MS students in Chemistry and Materials Science & Engineering. For more information on our school, please visit our web page at https://www.rit.edu/science/scms.
Required Minimum Qualifications
- Ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the college's continuing commitment to cultural diversity, pluralism, and individual differences.
- PhD in Chemistry
- At least one year teaching at the university level
- Laboratory assistant/TA experience included
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; collaboration and facilitation skills; strategic problem solving, assessment and decision making skills
- Chemistry dissertation with strong skills in Analytical and General Chemistry
- Working with various individuals, including working independently and as a member of a team; working autonomously with minimal guidance
Required Minimum Education Level
PhD
Required Application Documents
Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae or Resume, List of References, Statement of Diversity Contribution, Statement of Teaching Philosophy
How To Apply
Apply online at http://careers.rit.edu/faculty; search openings, then Keyword Search 9509BR. Please submit your application, curriculum vitae, cover letter addressing the listed qualifications and upload the following attachments:
- A brief teaching philosophy
- The names, addresses and phone numbers for three references
- Contribution to Diversity Statement
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Additional Details
RIT does not discriminate. RIT is an equal opportunity employer that promotes and values diversity, pluralism, and inclusion. For more information or inquiries, please visit RIT/TitleIX or the U.S. Department of Education at ED.Gov.
Hourly/Salary Minimum: 60000
Hourly/Salary Maximum:65000
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