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The successful applicant will have primary responsibility for leading instruction of the laboratory sections of organic chemistry I/II, in addition to introduction to organic chemistry during the fall, spring, and summer terms of the academic year while impacting over 350 diverse students annually. Secondary responsibility for leading lecture sections in the aforementioned courses will also be routine.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions:
Coordination of undergraduate laboratories for organic chemistry I/II and introductory organic chemistry, modernization of laboratory experimental curricula, including development of new experiments leveraging modern instrumentation for use in the teaching laboratories, laboratory instruction, coordination of the course website, preparation, dissemination, and grading of laboratory assessments, training, leadership, and mentorship of teaching assistants, logistical responsibilities including, but not limited to: ordering of reagents and consumables for efficient and safe execution of laboratory experiments, maintenance of the teaching laboratory stockroom and chemical inventories, maintaining compliance with all applicable university, state of TN, and Federal hazardous waste management protocols, ensuring instrumentation is in a ready state for utilization in experiments (rotary evaporators, IR and benchtop NMR spectrometers), routinely assisting with summer organic chemistry laboratory course offerings, Secondary responsibility for leading lecture sections in the aforementioned courses will also be routine. Physical Demands:
Those typical of a classroom/office environment. Special Instructions:
To ensure full consideration, all application materials should be received through the university application system by November 30, 2025. All applicants must apply online and electronically upload all required materials. A completed application will consist of an online application, a cover letter of interest summarizing the applicant’s expertise, accomplishments, and professional goals, a curriculum vitae including all academic and professional positions, presentations, and publications (5 pgs. max), a teaching philosophy statement (2 pgs.), copies of graduate and undergraduate transcripts from all institutions for which a degree was conferred-official copies will be required upon hire, as well as the email addresses and contact information of a minimum of three professional references-with one reference required from the applicant’s Ph.D., or thesis M.S. advisor. Reference letters will be solicited at the time of application. Questions regarding the position should be directed to Mrs. Janet Coonce, Master Instructor, jcoonce@tntech.edu , Department of Chemistry, Tennessee Tech University, Box 5055, Cookeville TN 38505. Commensurate with education and experience. Full-time, 9-month, non-tenure track position to start August 1, 2026. Three-year contract renewable based on performance reviews and needs of the department. Benefits Information: The University offers a competitive benefits package. Benefits include the accumulation of one (1) sick leave day per month and thirteen (13) University holidays. Other benefits include medical and life insurance (shared cost with the university), retirement, optional 401k, and educational benefits. Deferred income and benefits over 12 months. Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
A thesis M.S. in organic chemistry, chemical education, or closely related area with an emphasis in any area of organic chemistry, conferred from an accredited university, with previous teaching experience in laboratory or lecture courses in organic chemistry. The ability to effectively manage concurrent responsibilities of the position described above, while maintaining a clean and safe teaching environment is required. The motivation to effectively lead, mentor, and manage undergraduate and graduate student teaching assistants, professionally interacting with the organic chemistry division to improve student learning outcomes, engagement, and retention, in addition to maintaining a professional, positive, and collegial attitude are required. Preferred Qualifications:
A Ph.D. in organic chemistry, or chemical education with an emphasis in the area of organic chemistry, conferred from an accredited university, with previous teaching experience in laboratory or lecture courses for organic chemistry as the instructor of record.
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Essential Functions:
Coordination of undergraduate laboratories for organic chemistry I/II and introductory organic chemistry, modernization of laboratory experimental curricula, including development of new experiments leveraging modern instrumentation for use in the teaching laboratories, laboratory instruction, coordination of the course website, preparation, dissemination, and grading of laboratory assessments, training, leadership, and mentorship of teaching assistants, logistical responsibilities including, but not limited to: ordering of reagents and consumables for efficient and safe execution of laboratory experiments, maintenance of the teaching laboratory stockroom and chemical inventories, maintaining compliance with all applicable university, state of TN, and Federal hazardous waste management protocols, ensuring instrumentation is in a ready state for utilization in experiments (rotary evaporators, IR and benchtop NMR spectrometers), routinely assisting with summer organic chemistry laboratory course offerings, Secondary responsibility for leading lecture sections in the aforementioned courses will also be routine. Physical Demands:
Those typical of a classroom/office environment. Special Instructions:
To ensure full consideration, all application materials should be received through the university application system by November 30, 2025. All applicants must apply online and electronically upload all required materials. A completed application will consist of an online application, a cover letter of interest summarizing the applicant’s expertise, accomplishments, and professional goals, a curriculum vitae including all academic and professional positions, presentations, and publications (5 pgs. max), a teaching philosophy statement (2 pgs.), copies of graduate and undergraduate transcripts from all institutions for which a degree was conferred-official copies will be required upon hire, as well as the email addresses and contact information of a minimum of three professional references-with one reference required from the applicant’s Ph.D., or thesis M.S. advisor. Reference letters will be solicited at the time of application. Questions regarding the position should be directed to Mrs. Janet Coonce, Master Instructor, jcoonce@tntech.edu , Department of Chemistry, Tennessee Tech University, Box 5055, Cookeville TN 38505. Commensurate with education and experience. Full-time, 9-month, non-tenure track position to start August 1, 2026. Three-year contract renewable based on performance reviews and needs of the department. Benefits Information: The University offers a competitive benefits package. Benefits include the accumulation of one (1) sick leave day per month and thirteen (13) University holidays. Other benefits include medical and life insurance (shared cost with the university), retirement, optional 401k, and educational benefits. Deferred income and benefits over 12 months. Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
A thesis M.S. in organic chemistry, chemical education, or closely related area with an emphasis in any area of organic chemistry, conferred from an accredited university, with previous teaching experience in laboratory or lecture courses in organic chemistry. The ability to effectively manage concurrent responsibilities of the position described above, while maintaining a clean and safe teaching environment is required. The motivation to effectively lead, mentor, and manage undergraduate and graduate student teaching assistants, professionally interacting with the organic chemistry division to improve student learning outcomes, engagement, and retention, in addition to maintaining a professional, positive, and collegial attitude are required. Preferred Qualifications:
A Ph.D. in organic chemistry, or chemical education with an emphasis in the area of organic chemistry, conferred from an accredited university, with previous teaching experience in laboratory or lecture courses for organic chemistry as the instructor of record.
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