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Job Category:
Academic Staff
Employment Type:
Terminal (Fixed Term)
Job Profile:
Lecturer
Job Summary:
Teach Chem 327 or Chem 329 (Fundamentals of Analytical Science).
Duties include:
- Preparing course materials
- Presenting lectures
- Preparing, administering, and grading exams and homework
- Holding office hours
- Other related duties
This is a 50% appointment for the Fall 2026 semester.
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Serves as an initial point of contact for students as it relates to specific course or series content and expectations
- Develops instructional design and curriculum relevant to a course of instruction
- Facilitates classroom, online and/or laboratory instruction for one or more courses, including assessment of student performance
Department:
College of Letters & Science, Department of Chemistry
Compensation:
The minimum salary for this position is $50,000 per academic (9-month) year, full time (100%). The actual salary will be based on experience, qualifications, and prorated based on the appointment duration and percentage.
Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Please review the summary of benefits for more information.
Required Qualifications:
Previous experience teaching Chemistry is required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous experience teaching chemistry at the college/university level is preferred.
Education:
PhD in Chemistry or related fields is required
How to Apply:
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You will be prompted to upload the following documents:
- Cover letter
- CV or resume
- Statement of Teaching Philosophy
The materials should address your experience relating to the qualifications referenced above.
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Contact Information:
For questions about this opening, please contact Beatriz Lemire at beatriz.lemire@wisc.edu.
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