Academic

Chemistry Lecturer

UW-Rock County

The Department of Chemistry at the University of Wisconsin-Rock County invites applications for part-time lecturers in organic chemistry for courses in Spring 2010.

Spring Semester 2010

CHE 363

Organic Chemistry II (Lecture)

TTh 8:30-9:45 AM

CHE 361

Organic Chemistry Laboratory II

F 2:15-5:35 PM

Qualifications

Masters in Chemistry or related field required, with PhD/ABD preferred. Preference will be given to candidates with successful college teaching experience. Preference may be given to candidates qualified to teach other courses offered by the department via distance education.

Responsibilities

Attend orientation activities, teach courses and hold appropriate office hours for students.

Starting Date

January 10, 2010.  Classes begin January 25, 2010.

Application

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled. To apply, submit a cover letter that relates your teaching philosophy to your experience and qualifications along with your vita, unofficial transcripts, and names and phone numbers of three references to Dr. Kim Kostka (kim.kostka@uwc.edu), Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, University of Wisconsin-Rock County, 2909 Kellogg Ave, Janesville, WI 53546. Please direct questions about this position to Dr. Kostka at the email address above, or by phone to 608.758.6532 or 608.758.6565 x325.

Applications must be accompanied by a statement of whether the applicant wishes to have the application held in confidence or made available to the public upon request.

Employment will require a criminal background check. UW-Rock County is an AA/EO employer and encourages women, members of minority groups and veterans to apply.

Course Descriptions

CHE 361 -1 credit - The second semester of a year-long course in organic chemistry laboratory.

CHE 363 -3 credits-Continuation of Organic Chemistry I (CHE 343). Three hours of lecture per week.

The Campus

The University of Wisconsin-Rock County, one of 13 freshman-sophomore transfer institutions of the University of Wisconsin, is nestled on 50 rolling acres adjacent to the Rock River on Janesville`s southwest side. The campus offers a highly respected academic program, serving more than 1,000 students from the surrounding communities in a college environment that provides small classes and individual attention.