Summary of Position

The YSU Department of Chemistry has comprised of 14 full-time faculty, 12 adjunct & part-time faculty, 5 staff members, over 100 majors in its BS and BA programs, and an active MS program with 20 students. The department is exceptionally well-equipped in research instrumentation and offers rich, hands-on ‘learning through research’ experience for its students. As part of the College of STEM, the department also participates in the YSU Ph.D. program in Materials Science & Engineering.

The Chemistry Department is seeking qualified applicants for part-time lab instructor by semester for General Chemistry or other related courses as needed.

Position Information

Plans, organizes, teaches, and provides feedback to promote and direct student success. Responds to students promptly. Communicates with students, departments, and university officials via university-provided tools and resources.

Ability to contribute to the diversity, cultural sensitivity, and excellence of the University community through teaching.

An Institution of Opportunity: YSU inspires individuals, enhances futures, and enriches lives.

As a student-centered university, Youngstown State University’s mission is to provide innovative lifelong learning opportunities that will inspire individuals, enhance futures and enrich lives. YSU inspires individuals by cultivating a curiosity for lifelong learning; enhances the futures of our students by empowering them to discover, disseminate and apply their knowledge; and enriches the region by fostering collaboration and the advancement of civic, scientific, and technological development. YSU’s culture of enrichment flourishes in our diverse, accessible, and quality education.

Qualifications and Competencies

Minimum Qualifications: At least a Bachelors degree in Chemistry or closely related field and current enrollment in an MS/Chemistry or closely related program. Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience in teaching college-level Chemistry Labs.

Supplemental Information

Please upload all transcripts as one PDF file.

At the time of hire, all candidates must provide official transcripts. Official transcripts must be provided electronically or in an unopened, sealed envelope and must bear the embossed or raised college seal, date, and Registrar’s signature.