Renewable Term Lecturer and Laboratory Coordinator

Location: Chemistry and Biochemistry Department Open Date: Oct 12, 2023 Description:

9 mo. academic year contract plus 3 mo. of summer - pay commensurate with 12 mo. assignment. 1:1 course instruction load Design and execute new laboratory curriculum ensuring experiments that meet safety standards of teaching laboratories. Participate in pedagogical discussions with the Director of General Chemistry and develop laboratory learning goals. Work with Campus organizations to make laboratories less costly for students, more sustainable and more energy efficient. Develop writing component of the General Chemistry laboratories to satisfy the General Education course writing component. Develop laboratory syllabi and schedule for the lab component of general chemistry courses. Coordinate Fall TA training with the Director of General Chemistry to prepare graduate students to teach laboratories in the general chemistry series. Work with Director of General Chemistry and Assistant Chair on assignment of TAs and oversight of General Chemistry TA performance and provide advice/solutions for problems. Manage budgets, keep track of equipment/instrument needs, and prepare requests for laboratory fee use. Organize supervision of laboratories and solve problems in laboratory procedures as they occur. Implement online options for lab preparation. Develop, update, enforce, and revise lab safety policies. In the case of laboratory accidents, work with laboratory instructors to determine whom to contact (fire and rescue, ambulance, Environmental Health & Safety, etc.). Work with Chemistry and College of Arts and Sciences staff as vital to hire temporary or new instructional stockroom staff. Work with the Accessibility and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) to meet the needs of students with course accommodations. Determine and oversee transportation of laboratory chemicals, experiment needs, and any other materials from the Stephenson Life Sciences Research Center to the Chemistry Building Annex, the Chemistry Building, and Gallogly Hall. Position will remain open until filled. Qualifications: Ph.D in Chemistry or related field Experience preferred Application Instructions: CV Cover Letter References http://apply.interfolio.com/131907 Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The University, in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, gender identity/expression (consistent with applicable law), age (40 or older), religion, disability, political beliefs, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes but is not limited to admissions, employment, housing, financial aid, and educational services. Why You Belong at the University of Oklahoma The University of Oklahoma values our community's unique talents, perspectives, and experiences. At OU, we aspire to harness our innovation, creativity, and collaboration for the advancement of people everywhere. You Belong Here! Mission of the University of Oklahoma The Mission of the University of Oklahoma is to provide the best possible educational experience for our students through excellence in teaching, research and creative activity, and service to the state and society.