Laboratory Instructor in Environmental Chemistry

About the role

The Department of Biology, Chemistry and Environmental Sciences at the College of Arts and Sciences seeks a Laboratory Instructor to deliver hands‑on teaching in Environmental Chemistry. The role supports undergraduate courses, ensuring students gain practical skills in chemical analysis, environmental impact assessment and laboratory safety within an American‑accredited liberal arts setting.

Key responsibilities

• Teach laboratory components of General Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry and Analysis, Environmental Impact Assessment and Monitoring, and Instrumental Analysis.
• Design, set up and evaluate laboratory experiments and assessments that reinforce theoretical concepts.
• Maintain a safe laboratory environment by enforcing safety protocols, supervising equipment use and managing chemical handling.
• Operate and troubleshoot major analytical instruments and support field sampling activities.
• Provide guidance and feedback to students to promote engagement and academic success.

Required profile

• Master’s degree in environmental chemistry or a closely related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience teaching laboratory‑based chemistry or environmental science courses.
• Proven ability to work with analytical instrumentation and conduct field sampling.
• Strong communication skills and commitment to student‑centered learning.

Required skills

• Instrumental analysis.
• Analytical instrumentation.
• Field sampling techniques.
• Environmental monitoring procedures.