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Instruction Specialist
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Purdue University is hiring an Instruction Specialist to support and coordinate advanced undergraduate laboratory courses in analytical and physical chemistry within the College of Science's Chemistry department. The specialist prepares laboratory materials, serves as instructor of record for two lab courses each semester, and provides functional supervision to teaching assistants. This role blends teaching, mentorship, and laboratory management to help students build hands-on scientific skills.
Highlights
- Serve as instructor of record for two laboratory courses each semester in analytical and physical chemistry.
- Prepare laboratory materials and manage grading and assessment activities.
- Coordinate and provide functional supervision to graduate and undergraduate teaching assistants in lab sections.
- Apply knowledge of chemical hygiene, laboratory safety practices, and regulations for handling, storing, and disposing of chemicals.
- Maintain familiarity with the operation and instructional use of common analytical and physical chemistry lab instrumentation.
- Require a bachelor's degree and two years of chemistry instruction experience; a master's or PhD is preferred.
- Note that Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position, and a background check is required.
- Offer a Professional 2 career-stream role (Pay Band S055) with a benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance and paid time off.
Instruction Specialist Full Description
Job Summary
College of Science - Chemistry | West Lafayette, Indiana
The College of Science is seeking an Instructional Specialist to support and coordinate advanced undergraduate laboratory courses in analytical and physical chemistry. This role offers the opportunity to combine teaching, mentorship, and laboratory management while helping students build hands-on scientific skills in a collaborative academic environment.
Key responsibilities include preparing laboratory materials, serving as instructor of record for two laboratory courses each semester, coordinating and providing functional supervision to teaching assistants, and managing grading and assessment activities. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about student learning and laboratory instruction. Join Purdue and play a vital role in delivering high-quality educational experiences that prepare the next generation of scientists.
What We're Looking For
Education and Experience Required:
Bachelor's degree, required. Graduate degree (master's or PhD) preferred.
Two (2) years of chemistry instruction experience also required.
Skills Required:
- Demonstrated knowledge of analytical and physical chemistry sufficient to support and teach undergraduate laboratory course content
- Knowledge of chemical hygiene, laboratory safety practices, and applicable regulations for the safe handling, storage, and disposal of chemicals in instructional laboratories
- Ability to train, coordinate, and functionally supervise graduate and/or undergraduate teaching assistants assigned to laboratory sections
- Familiarity with the operation, maintenance, and instructional use of common analytical and physical chemistry laboratory instrumentation
Additional Information:
Purdue University will not sponsor employment authorization for this position.
A background check will be required for employment in this position.
FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible for Overtime)
Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contribution Waiting Period
Benefit Statement: Purdue University offers a substantial Benefit Package including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous paid time off package for sick and vacation days - Summary of Benefits for Professional levels 1-3, Management levels 1-2 - Human Resources - Purdue University.
Career Stream
Professional 2
Pay Band S055
Job Code #20003613
Career path maker: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/careerpathmaker/
Who We Are
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Equal Opportunity Employer
Purdue University is an EOE employer.
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