Faculty.Instructor.Visiting Laboratory

About the role

The Department of Chemistry at the University of Pittsburgh (Oakland Campus) is seeking up to nine Visiting Laboratory Instructor positions starting on August 15, 2026. These positions are for one academic year and are not part of the tenure stream.

Responsibilities

• Teach four laboratory and recitation sections per week (or equivalent)
• Assist with grading, office hours, and other related activities
• Mentor graduate student teaching assistants
• Contribute to the administrative aspects of a vibrant and large laboratory instruction program

Requirements

• Earned a minimum of a bachelor's degree in an appropriate discipline from an accredited university
• Demonstrated experience teaching university chemistry laboratories
• Special awareness of chemical safety practices

Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree in an appropriate discipline

Skills

• Effective teaching skills
• Experience with laboratory management
• Ability to mentor students

Benefits

Not specified

Pay

Not specified

Schedule

Labs begin at 8 am, 1 pm, and 6 pm

Application Process

• Submit a cover letter summarizing qualifications (one page maximum)
• Provide a resume or curriculum vitae (no page restriction)
• Include a statement of teaching preparation and experience (one page maximum)
• Provide the names and contact information of two references

Visit our website at www.chem.pitt.edu to learn more about our department.