About the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
The college is home to five academic departments: Biological Sciences, Chemistry and Biochemistry, Geography and the Environment, Mathematics, and Physics and Astronomy. The college offers over 30 degrees ranging from Bachelor of Arts to Doctor of Philosophy as well as having many active research labs funded through extramural sources. DU and the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics are strongly committed to a diverse, inclusive, and equitable environment of belonging for all. In alignment with this commitment and regardless of specialization, successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to integrate content, programming, processes, communication, and sentiments to build a welcoming community of learning for all.
About Chemistry and Biochemistry
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry (https://science.du.edu/chemistry) offers undergraduate degrees in chemistry, biochemistry and environmental chemistry and graduate degrees with specialization in analytical, biophysical, environmental, and organic chemistry and biochemistry.
Position Summary
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry has a one-year opportunity for a Visiting Teaching Assistant Professor and Lab Manager for Academic Year 2025-26. The successful candidate will teach two undergraduate courses per quarter with a total of six courses per year. Typical sizes of lecture courses are 80 to 90 students. Teaching opportunities are primarily in general chemistry. Depending on the background of the candidate, one quarter might include a biochemistry class. The Lab Manager is responsible for the Departmental stockroom in Olin Hall, which is key to providing a quality learning experience for students who take our laboratory classes. The Lab Manager ensures that the teaching assistants have the materials that they need to run the labs effectively and efficiently. Tasks are accomplished directly and by supervision of work study students (undergraduate assistants). The position is non-tenure-track. The start date is September 1, 2025.
Essential Functions
- Teach undergraduate courses in a manner that creates a supportive learning environment for students with a range of backgrounds and professional goals.
- Manage and maintain chemical stockroom and support the faculty members and graduate teaching assistants who are responsible for laboratory courses.
- Inventories, requisitions and restocks reagents and supplies for the laboratories based on plans provided by faculty members who teach the following laboratory courses: General Chemistry, Chemistry of the Elements, Organic Chemistry, Quantitative Chemical Analysis, and Instrumental Analysis.
- Supervise and train work study students/undergraduate assistants and GTA’s who are responsible for preparing reagents, organizing glassware, and setting up lab materials for chemistry lab courses.
- Ensure lab safety and responds to laboratory emergencies.
- Ensures compliance with federal and state regulations to provide a safe operation.
- Maintain working knowledge of health and safety procedures/regulations.
- Work with faculty and students to create a safe laboratory working environment.
- Work with the Office of Environmental Health and Safety to handle and dispose of hazardous waste from undergraduate classes.
- Responsible for major equipment purchases for the undergraduate labs.
Other Functions
- Work with faculty members who are teaching advanced laboratory courses including Biochemistry Lab and Chemistry Frontiers to purchase reagents and supplies, when requested.
- Assist in handling emergencies that arise outside of normal work hours.
- Provide feedback to the faculty member in charge of a lab course if problems are observed by, or reported to, the lab supervisor.
Supervisory Duties
- May organize, set priorities, schedule and review work, may interview and make recommendations on hiring and provide input into performance reviews.
- Supervise undergraduate students working in the stockroom. Has the authority to hire and fire undergraduate student assistants who work in the stockroom.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of general chemistry.
- Commitment and ability to teach innovative high-quality general chemistry courses for science majors.
- Commitment to excellence in teaching.
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of laboratory operations.
- Skill in coordinating the work of others.
- Strong communication skills, strength in management, and organizational skills.
- Skill in science equipment maintenance.
- Desire to work with both undergraduate and graduate level students as well as faculty.
- Able to solve complex problems and explain chemical principles to students working in the stockroom.
- Must have the ability to move small equipment.
- Knowledge of and skill in using, storing, and disposing of chemicals and hazardous materials.
- Knowledge to work safely with wide range of chemicals.
- Ability to deal with unexpected situations.
Required Qualifications
- PhD degree in Chemistry or closely related field such as Biochemistry.
- Experience teaching undergraduate chemistry or biochemistry as a teaching assistant.
- Experience in handling chemicals safely.
- Experience in maintaining equipment.
Preferred Qualifications
- One or more years of college/University teaching with full responsibility for lectures.
Working Environment
- Standard office environment.
- Unexpected interruptions occur often and stress level is moderate to high.
- Noise level is quiet to moderate.
Physical Activities
- Ability to work in front of a computer for extended periods of time.
- Occasionally required to move about the office/campus.
Work Schedule
While the University's administrative offices are open Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm, faculty schedules vary from term to term and are based on courses taught, service commitments, and research agendas. The University's academic calendars are posted on the registrar's website (the law school is on a semester system and has a different academic calendar).
Application Deadline
For consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) August 22, 2025.
Special Instructions
Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.
Salary Grade Number
The salary grade for the position is UC.
Salary Rate
The salary rate for this position is $80,568.
The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidate’s sex or any other protected status.
Benefits
The University of Denver offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO pass. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver.
Please include the following documents with your application:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter
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