Lecturer of Chemistry

Position Summary:

The department of Chemistry within the College of Engineering, Mathematics & Science seeks a Lecturer to instruct undergraduate courses. This is a full-time, 9-month position, with an anticipated start date of August 25, 2025. Teaching duties include preparing course materials, developing syllabi, teaching both classroom and activity-based courses, preparing, administering, and grading of exams and assignments, and holding office hours.

Responsibilities:

• The successful candidate is expected to excel in teaching at the first-year undergraduate level. Additional responsibilities include holding appropriate office hours, responding to student and colleague email, and performing the required duties of course administration. This includes development of syllabi, grading, lab set-up and cleanup, course preparation and management, assessment and reporting tasks.
• Serve as initial point of contact for students as it relates to specific course or series content and expectations, and demonstrate responsibility and responsiveness to the needs of the students and department.
• Contribute to department meetings, projects, or initiatives in a collaborative manner with faculty and staff to achieve departmental goals.
• Additional duties as assigned by the department.

What You'll Need to Succeed:

• Master's degree (or higher) in Chemistry or closely related field.
• Experience and demonstrated skill in classroom and laboratory teaching.
• Demonstrated enthusiasm for professional engagement with students in and out of the classroom.
• Demonstrate responsibility and responsiveness to the needs of the students and department.
• Great time management skills to maximize teaching and other duties assigned.
• Able to work collaboratively with faculty and staff to achieve department goals.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Why It's Great to be a Pioneer:

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville, founded in 1866, offers 47 baccalaureate and 10 master's programs. It possesses institutional strengths in middle level education, engineering, industrial technology, agriculture, criminal justice and business. The campus is located in Southwest Wisconsin's largest and most historic community. The region offers excellent school systems, high quality medical and hospital facilities, outstanding recreational opportunities, and vibrant businesses and industries. UW-Platteville is a cultural and educational center for the Tri-State region of Illinois, Iowa and Wisconsin.

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Application Deadline:

Applications must be submitted through our online applicant portal. To ensure full consideration applications must be received by June 16, 2025. Applications will be accepted until the position has been filled.

How to Apply:

The following documents are required for applicant consideration:

• Letter of application addressing all required qualifications
• A current resume
• Contact information (name, telephone number, and email address) for 3 professional references.
• Additional documents as needed

For questions regarding this position, please contact:

Dr. Charles Cornett, cornettc@uwplatt.edu

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville is committed to recruiting, supporting and fostering a diverse, inclusive and civil community of outstanding faculty, staff and students, and is an AA/EEO Employer. A criminal background check is required for employment. Applicants must be legally entitled to work in the U.S. at time of hire.

Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.