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University System of New Hampshire

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Durham, NC · On-site

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CredentialsTypically requires a relevant degree, teaching experience, and industry knowledgeRequires advanced degrees (PhD), research credentials, and academic experience
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Employer & Industry UsageSelf-employed or contracted, serving multiple clients or institutionsAcademic institutions, research organizations
Search & Comparison IntentHigh overlap in teaching credentials, industry relevance, and flexible work styleMore research-focused, less freelance-oriented

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Lecturer - Chemical Engineering

Purdue University

West Lafayette, IN • On-site

Full-time, Contractor

Posted 3 days ago

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Purdue University rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 136 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

316th of 630 rated colleges and universities

Job description

Lecturer - Chemical Engineering
City: West Lafayette
Job Description:
Position Summary
The Davidson School of Chemical Engineering seeks a highly qualified and motivated lecturer to support undergraduate education in chemical engineering. This is a non-faculty rank, full-time, and academic-year (9-month) position with possibility for summer appointment. The successful candidate will primarily teach undergraduate courses in chemical engineering.
The Lecturer will contribute to instruction in courses focused on chemical engineering, while fostering student engagement and practical problem-solving skills.
Essential Reponsibilities
For each of the fall and spring semesters, the Lecturer is expected to teach three undergraduate lecture-based and/or laboratory courses related to chemical engineering, including topics such as mass and energy balances, thermodynamics, separations, reaction engineering, fluid mechanics, heat and mass transfer, unit operations, and related core chemical engineering areas. The Lecturer is also expected to maintain regular office hours, engage in student mentoring, and participate in School service activities related to education and curriculum development.
Required Qualifications
  • B.S. and Ph.D. in chemical engineering, or closely related fields.
  • Strong communication and instructional skills.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Prior university-level teaching experience in chemical engineering, or closely related fields.
  • Experience with using AI tools.
  • Strong commitment to engineering education.

Application Process
To apply, please submit your application to this site including: (1) cover letter (2) a resume (3) a teaching statement or sample syllabus. A background check is required for employment in this position.
About the School
The School of Chemical Engineering at Purdue University was officially founded on June 14, 1911, and was renamed the Davidson School of Chemical Engineering in 2016 in honor of Charles and Nancy Davidson. With 36 faculty and 600 undergraduates, the Davidson School of Chemical Engineering offers a comprehensive Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering with opportunities for co-ops, internships, and global studies, and vibrant programs at the MS and PhD level. The BS program in the Davidson School of Chemical Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the commission's General Criteria and Program Criteria for Chemical, Biochemical, Biomolecular and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.
Purdue University is an equal opportunity/equal access university.

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