The Department of Chemistry invites applications to teach undergraduate laboratory courses in the spring 2027 semester. Our ACS-certified department offers a BS in Chemistry, a BS with Biochemistry concentration, a BS with Medicinal/Synthetic Chemistry concentration, and a thesis-based MS in Chemistry. The department is supported by a full-time stockroom manager, organic lab coordinator/NMR manager, instrumentation specialists, and a science safety officer. The University of San Francisco is a Catholic-Jesuit institution that blends the liberal arts and professional preparation, emphasizing quality teaching and student learning.
Laboratory Instructor Positions
- CHEM 234 Organic Chemistry II Lab
Qualifications:
Candidates must have a BS in Chemistry or a related field. Applicants with PhDs and/or teaching experience will be given preference. Current PhD and MS graduate students will be considered to lead one section per semester.
Job Responsibilities:
Duties include attending a weekly lab instructor meeting, delivering a short pre-lab lecture, supervising students during experiments, and grading assignments.
See the schedule below for course times.
Applications:
Candidates should submit a cover letter and curriculum vitae to the chair of the Chemistry Department, Janet Yang ([email protected]). To ensure full consideration, applications should be submitted by October 15, 2026.
Schedule:
For the spring 2027 semester, all courses will begin on Monday January 25 and end on Thursday May 13. Final exams are held 5/15 - 5/20. There are no lab classes on the following weeks:
- Week of March 15 (Spring Break)
- Week of March 22 (Easter Holiday)
- Week of May 10 (last week of class)
Organic Chemistry II Lab (CHEM 234)
Available lab section:
- Friday 1:30 - 5:20 pm
Weekly instructor meeting TBA
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