Position Description

The Department of Chemistry at Yale University (New Haven, CT) invites applications for a Preceptor position (https://chem.yale.edu/preceptorships-chemistry). The position will focus on General Chemistry lecture and lab. Preceptors are recent chemistry Ph.D. graduates interested in developing their career as a chemical educator. Preceptors are appointed as lecturers and participate in undergraduate teaching, with specific responsibilities that may include guiding discussion and laboratory sections, assisting instructors of record to design and deliver course content and assessment tasks, contributing to the training of graduate-student teaching assistants, participating in the development of new laboratory modules, conducting regular review sessions, and grading. Preceptors gain the professional skills required for a career in chemical education by working closely with faculty members. Preceptors are encouraged to further pursue their professional development through the Poorvu Center for Teaching and Learning (https://poorvucenter.yale.edu/), and to avail themselves of opportunities to participate in research in education. The position will begin on August 1, 2025, and initially will be offered for a one (1) year term, renewable for up to three (3) years based on performance.

Qualifications

PhD or equivalent in Chemistry at time of hire.

Application Instructions

Applicants should send their cover letter, curriculum vitae, a short statement describing their teaching philosophy, and arrange for three confidential letters of recommendation. Please submit all materials through http://apply.interfolio.com/158487. Review of applications will commence on January 15, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled. Interested applicants should direct any questions to Paul Cooper, Lecturer in Chemistry at chemistry.chair@yale.edu.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Yale University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Yale values diversity among its students, staff, and faculty and strongly welcomes applications from women, persons with disabilities, protected veterans, and underrepresented minorities.