Department
PSD Chemistry: Teaching Leadership

Job Summary
Reporting to the Instructional Faculty, the Assistant Laboratory Director directly supports General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, and other laboratory offerings from the Department of Chemistry's undergraduate curriculum. In support of and, in collaboration with faculty instructors, this individual is accountable managing undergraduate laboratory sections and is responsible for ensuring the safe, effective, and efficient operation of teaching laboratories. This role may be responsible for supervising laboratory staff.

Responsibilities

• Designs, constructs, and maintains labs each quarter, including preparing lab manuals, developing new labs, and revising existing labs.
• In collaboration with faculty instructors, develops and supports lecture demonstrations.
• Defines resource and operational objectives for the teaching laboratories and lecture demonstration facilities.
• Trains and manages graduate and undergraduate teaching assistants as well as laboratory managers and technicians to support lab courses in the undergraduate programs.
• Trains graduate and undergraduate teaching assistants as well as laboratory managers and technicians in lab safety protocols.
• Develops lab curriculum for general and organic chemistry.
• Helps in the development and execution of laboratory components of other undergraduate classes, including advanced laboratory courses and physical science courses.
• Oversees lab sections, including potential evening laboratories, and prepares and compiles lab materials.
• Assists the general chemistry and organic chemistry lab directors in executing the lab components of the undergraduate courses.
• Assists with the pedagogical development within the Chemistry department.
• Provides administrative support for general and organic chemistry courses.
• Oversees the preparation of chemical solutions and other materials needed for experiments in the teaching laboratories. Prepares the laboratories for class each day and oversees proper setup.
• Oversees and generates assignments for Laboratory Manager direct reports.
• Prepares and tests lecture demonstrations to ensure consistency with course content. Works with faculty or staff to determine the suitability of demonstrations for specific lectures. Informs faculty of new demonstration developments and materials.
• Acts as a resource for and instructs faculty on the proper usage of technical scientific apparatus. Uses best practices and laboratory knowledge to promote safety in handling hazardous equipment and materials.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

Work Experience:
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 5-7 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry or a related field.

Experience:

• Research laboratory experience.
• Relevant experience handling and managing chemicals.
• Background managing chemical inventory and purchasing.
• Background managing laboratory technicians.

Preferred Competencies

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively to resolve problems.
• Work proactively to anticipate future needs.
• Gather feedback and adjust as needed.
• Stay organized and manage and prioritize work.

Working Conditions

• Wet and dry laboratory environments.

Application Documents

• Resume/CV (required)
• Cover Letter (preferred)
• References Contact Information (3)(preferred)

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Job Family
Academic Affairs

Role Impact
Individual Contributor

Scheduled Weekly Hours
37.5

Drug Test Required
No

Health Screen Required
No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
No

Pay Rate Type
Salary

FLSA Status
Exempt

Pay Range
$75,000.00 - $90,000.00
The included pay rate or range represents the University's good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.

Benefits Eligible
Yes
The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.