Hello,
My name is Dr. Aaron Clark and I am the current organic chemistry preceptor
(teaching postdoc) here at Yale. My term at the position is ending but they
are wanting to hire more Chem Ed PhDs to fill my position and a similar one
for gen chem.
I have copied the listings please let me know if you have any questions or
things I could add. This is an amazing opportunity for those who love
chemistry and teaching. I would also be happy to answer any questions
aaron.m.clark@yale.edu
They also have an opening for a general chemistry lecture position.
Best,
Aaron
*Position Description*
The Department of Chemistry at Yale University (New Haven, CT) invites
applications for two (2) Preceptor positions (
https://chem.yale.edu/preceptorships-chemistry). One position will focus on
General Chemistry lecture and lab and the other on Organic Chemistry
lecture and lab. Preceptors are recent chemistry Ph.D. graduates interested
in developing their career as a chemical educator. Preceptors participate
in undergraduate teaching, with specific responsibilities that may include
guiding discussion and laboratory sections, assisting instructors of record
to design and deliver course content and assessment tasks, contributing to
the training of graduate-student teaching assistants, participating in the
development of new laboratory modules, conducting regular review sessions,
and grading. Preceptors gain the professional skills required for a career
in chemical education by working closely with faculty members. Preceptors
are encouraged to further pursue their professional development through the
Poorvu Center for Teaching and Learning (https://poorvucenter.yale.edu/),
and to avail themselves of opportunities to participate in research in
education. The positions will begin on August 1, 2023, and initially will
be offered for a one (1) academic year term, renewable for up to three (3)
years based on performance
*Qualifications*
Ph.D. or equivalent degree in Chemistry or a related field at the time of
hire.
*Application Instructions*
Applicants should send their *curriculum vitae*, a short statement
describing their teaching philosophy, and arrange for three confidential
letters of recommendation. Please submit all materials through Interfolio
at http://apply.interfolio.com/119057
.
Review of applications will commence on February 1, 2023, and will continue
until the positions are filled. Interested applicants should direct any
questions to chemistry.chair@yale.edu.
*Equal Employment Opportunity Statement*
Yale University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Yale
values diversity among its students, staff, and faculty and strongly
welcomes applications from women, persons with disabilities, protected
veterans, and underrepresented minorities.