Lecturer-Chemistry Jobs at Johnson & Wales University in United States

Job Overview

Lecturer-Chemistry

Summary

Lecturers are responsible for providing students with a rich, relevant and engaging academic experience. Lecturers maintain current expertise in the applicable content area and develop students through effective and innovative teaching and learning practices.

Diversity & Inclusion 

Embracing diversity for a richly inclusive community is a Guiding Principle at JWU. Our students, faculty and staff have varied backgrounds, experiences and perspectives that unite us as one community and contribute to our success. We are committed to enhancing the diversity of our workforce teams and we encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply.

Johnson & Wales University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law.

Essential Job Functions

• Demonstrates specialized knowledge and maintains expertise in the theory, skills, and pedagogy of the applicable discipline or profession
• Uses strategies and skills necessary to support student learning and prepares and delivers current and relevant course material in an understandable and motivating manner
• Continually assesses course objectives and instructional methods to improve teaching and learning
• Uses formative and summative assessments of student learning within assigned courses to inform instruction and improve student attainment of course objectives and program outcomes
• Engages and communicates with students in a way that promotes their learning
• Attends department meetings and other university events, as applicable
• Performs other duties assigned

Required Qualifications

• Earned Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in chemistry, organic chemistry or a related field of study from a regionally accredited institution, or other appropriate accreditation as determined by Johnson & Wales University (Applicants anticipating degree completion by or before December 2022 shall also be considered.)
• Ability to teach a variety of major and non-major chemistry lecture and laboratory courses at the university level
• Demonstrated evidence of teaching excellence that employs inclusive pedagogies
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with faculty, staff, and students in a diverse organization
• Ability to function independently and collaboratively in a complex academic environment
• Successful candidates must be committed to working effectively with diverse student populations

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching chemistry lecture and laboratory courses at the university level
• Experience using Blackboard (or other learning management systems) in teaching at the university level

Please Note: 

A cover letter, c.v./résumé and teaching philosophy must be submitted at time of application.

Letters of reference and academic transcripts are welcome at time of application or may later be submitted to work@jwu.edu.

Qualified candidates must live or relocate within a 100 mile radius of the Providence Campus location upon hire.

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