Location: Louisville, KY
Category: Adjunct Positions
Job Type: Contract
Posted On: Mon May 4 2026
Job Description:
The Division of Natural and Physical Sciences invites applications for a part-time Organic Chemistry Laboratory Instructor to teach undergraduate organic chemistry laboratory sections during the upcoming academic term, Fall 2026, during the following times:
M: 1:00 ? 5:00 pm ; W: 1:00 ? 5:00 pm
The successful candidate will be responsible for leading laboratory instruction, supporting student learning in organic chemistry techniques, maintaining a safe and inclusive laboratory environment, and coordinating with the course/lab coordinator and chemistry faculty.
Responsibilities
The Organic Chemistry Lab Instructor will:
- Teach assigned undergraduate organic chemistry laboratory sections.
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Prepare students for laboratory activities through brief pre-lab instruction and demonstrations.
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Supervise students during experiments and ensure proper laboratory safety practices.
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Grade lab reports, quizzes, notebooks, and other assignments in a timely manner.
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Provide constructive feedback to students.
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Communicate regularly with the course instructor, lab coordinator, and department leadership.
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Follow established laboratory procedures, safety protocols, and departmental expectations.
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Assist with setup, cleanup, and organization of laboratory materials as needed.
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Be Familiar with common organic chemistry techniques such as reflux, distillation, extraction, recrystallization, chromatography, melting point analysis, spectroscopy, and reaction workup.
Job Requirements:
MS in Chemistry, PhD in Organic Chemistry/Biochemistry preferred, but not necessary, with appropriate teaching experience.MS in Chemistry
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