Visiting Laboratory Instructor - Chemistry

Bowdoin College

Brunswick, ME

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$60,000–$65,000 Per Year

SKILLS

Background Investigation, Biochemistry, Car Rentals, Chemistry, Data Analysis, Diversity, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Experiment Design, Faculty Administration, Fitness, Health Insurance, Instrumentation, Laboratory, Laboratory Equipment, Laboratory Management, Laboratory Techniques, Organic Chemistry, Organizational Skills, People Management, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Scaffolding, Training/Teaching, Vehicle Driving, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Brunswick, ME

POSTED

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Visiting Laboratory Instructor - Chemistry

Posting Number S01565JP

Department Chemistry

Job Summary

The Chemistry Department is looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated individual to work closely with supervising faculty to teach laboratory sections in courses including introductory and organic chemistry.

Responsibilities include experimental design, laboratory preparation (the generation of laboratory handouts, assembling chemicals, maintaining equipment/instrumentation, and providing for the collection and disposal of all laboratory waste), presenting pre-lab lectures, supervising laboratory sections, scaffolding exploratory student mini-projects, supervising student assistants, providing guidance about data analysis and scientific writing, and grading pre-lab assignments and laboratory reports.

This is a full time, academic year position that has a two year appointment.

The hiring range for this position is expected to be: $60,000-65,000

BENEFITS AND PERKS

+ A variety of health insurance plans (Medical, Vision, Dental)

+ Generous Retirement Plan – 401(a) and 403(b)

+ Life and Disability Insurance

+ Paid Time Off: 20 days of vacation per calendar year, 12 days of personal/sick time

+ Paid Holidays and Special Days Off: https://www.bowdoin.edu/hr/our-workplace/college-holidays-and-special-days-off.html

+ Paid Parental Leave (Available after one year of service)

+ Household access to many of the College’s facilities including the gym and pool

+ Free fitness and wellness classes!

+ And more: https://www.bowdoin.edu/hr/benefits-perks/index.html

Education/Skills Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required in a chemistry or biochemistry field

+ Excellent oral and written communications skills

+ Strong organizational skills and problem-solving abilities

+ Ability to provide individual and group instruction with sensitivity to different learning styles.

+ The successful candidate will be able to integrate into a cohort of Lab Instructors in Chemistry and Biochemistry.

Experience Requirements and/or Equivalents

1-3 years of experience required teaching labs using laboratory equipment and techniques.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications in this posting to be considered for hire.

Standard Work Days and Hours

+ Monday – Friday 8:30am – 5:30pm

+ Some weekends or evening hours may be required.

+ This is an exempt position requiring the time commitment necessary to successfully complete job requirements.

+ This is a full time position during the academic year (0.81 FTE , 40hrs/42 weeks)

+ This is a two-year appointment

We regret that Bowdoin College is unable to provide visa sponsorship for staff positions.

Employment at Bowdoin College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of applicable background checks including but not limited to: criminal records, educational verifications, driving records (when job-related), and/or credit history (when job related).

About Bowdoin

Bowdoin embraces diversity in all forms, and the College is home to talented students, faculty and staff—with a variety of racial, ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds; religious beliefs; and gender identities, among other factors.

We encourage applications from candidates committed to the support of an inclusive campus community and those who will enrich and contribute to the College’s multifaceted diversity. We value a community in which individuals of all backgrounds are warmly welcomed and encouraged to succeed.

Founded in 1794, Bowdoin has maintained its commitment to the liberal arts for well over 200 years. Bowdoin’s reputation as a preeminent liberal arts college rests on the excellence of its faculty, students, and staff; intimate size; strong sense of community; and connections to the people, history, and natural beauty of Maine.

Bowdoin’s campus is situated in a beautiful natural setting. Located in Brunswick, Maine, a town of approximately 20,000, the College is a short drive from the Maine coast, twenty-five miles from Portland and 120 miles from Boston.

Shift N/A

Employment Category Full Time Academic Year

FTE 0.81

Benefits Eligible Yes

Pay Type Salaried

Background Check Package Requirements Faculty/Administrative

Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Bowdoin vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job? No

Is a pre-placement physical required for this position? No

Posting Date 07/01/2026

Applications Accepted Until

Open Until Filled No

Type of Posting Internal/External

Special Instructions to Applicants

If selected as a finalist, you will be required to submit information for three references, including name, email address, phone number and how you know the reference.

EEO Information

Bowdoin College complies with applicable provisions of federal and state laws that prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment, admission, or access to its educational or extracurricular programs, activities, or facilities based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry and national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, marital status, place of birth, genetic predisposition, veteran status, or against qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities on the basis of disability, or any other legally protected statuses.

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