Description
The Department of Chemistry at Yale University (New Haven, CT) invites applications for a Preceptor position. The position will focus on teaching Organic Chemistry and General Chemistry lecture and lab depending on departmental needs. Preceptors are recent chemistry Ph.D. graduates interested in developing their career as chemical educators. 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 position will begin on August 1, 2026, and initially will be offered for a one (1) year term, renewable for up to three (3) years, contingent on performance, curricular need, and available funding.
The University is committed to basing judgments concerning the admission, education, and employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities and seeks to attract to its faculty, staff, and student body qualified persons from a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives.
Additionally, in accordance with this Policy and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions; race; color; national or ethnic origin; religion; age; disability; protected veteran status, or other protected classes as set forth in federal and Connecticut law.
Professional Conduct Review for New Faculty Hires
The final candidate, upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment/faculty appointment, may be required to disclose whether they are, or have been, the subject of any disciplinary proceeding (investigation, hearing, etc.) at previous institutions or employers, and may also be subject to a background screening. Candidates who materially misrepresent information on their resume or other application materials are ineligible for hire/appointment. Final candidates may also be required to sign a release to allow Yale to solicit information regarding any substantiated conduct violations from current and/or past employers.
Requirements
PhD or equivalent in Chemistry at time of hire.
