Coordinator IV - Organic Chemistry Lab Instructor & Coordinator

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Coordinator IV - Organic Chemistry Lab Instructor & Coordinator

Exempt

This position is a pay grade 15. Please see Pay Grade Table at: https://pa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/116/docs/636763.pdf

Professional

Dept of Chemistry

Division of Academic Affairs

04/24/2026

Yes

Bachelor’s degree in related field with at least 18 graduate hours in chemistry required. Ph.D. in Chemistry is preferred. Four years of experience in a related field. A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered.

Serves as instructor of record for Organic Chemistry laboratory and lecture courses. Core responsibilities include teaching pre-lab sessions, coordinating laboratory operations, managing student laboratory assistants, assigning grades, and developing course materials.

Teaches Organic Chemistry I and II laboratory sections, including direct instruction in prelab sessions; directs laboratory instruction for these courses. Instructs laboratory sessions on an as needed basis. Collaborates with faculty to develop a rigorous and engaging curriculum for this course sequence. Coordinates all aspects of laboratory operations, including managing laboratory assistants, assigning grades, and scheduling and supervising tutoring support. Serves as primary emergency support personnel for evening laboratory sections, including oversight of student laboratory assistants. Provides backup support for other lab courses, including Quantitative Analysis and Biochemistry I lab. Teaches two sections of chemistry lecture per academic year. Prepares program budget requests. Develops and oversees the preparation of training and operational manuals. Confers with staff to identify and resolve programmatic issues; implements solutions as appropriate. Recommends and develops program guidelines, procedures, policies, and regulations; interprets applicable policies and ensures compliance. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws. Ability to supervise business functions.
Communicates with other university departments, personnel, and other agencies.

Full Time

3N0059

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