Ch·Chemistry
Lab Instructor
Mount Holyoke College·South Hadley, MA
- Type
- Full-time
Location: Mount Holyoke College - Main Campus
Job no:
R-0000003403
Position
Title:
Lab Instructor
Faculty or Staff:
Staff
Full Time or Part Time:
Full
time
In-Person, Hybrid, or Remote:
In-Person
Minimum Starting Rate of Pay:
$47,828.00
Rate of pay
commensurate with experience
Start Date:
08/10/2026
Job Description:
The Chemistry Laboratory
Instructor will primarily focus on General Chemistry and inorganic chemistry laboratory sessions. This role involves teaching and mentoring
undergraduate students in a dynamic laboratory setting. This is a temporary, 40 week position.
Essential Duties and
Responsibilities:
- Lead and instruct four laboratory sessions per week for small groups of 12-14 students.
- Prepare and
organize laboratory materials, reagents, and equipment for experiments. - Grade student assignments and hold regular student hours
to provide support and answer questions. - Attend lectures to ensure alignment between lecture content and laboratory
exercises. - Oversee the maintenance of shared departmental laboratory equipment and supplies.
- Potentially assist with
the recruitment, coordination, and organization of student laboratory teaching assistants, including supervision and
mentorship. - Work safely and effectively in a laboratory environment, handling a wide range of hazardous materials in accordance
with safety protocols.
- A Bachelor's degree in Chemistry.
- Demonstrated
laboratory teaching experience. - Familiarity with standard laboratory techniques, including manipulative, preparative,
chromatographic, and spectroscopic methods. - A strong commitment to safety in a laboratory setting.
Qualifications:
- An advanced degree in Chemistry.
- A genuine passion for laboratory teaching.
- Experience
mentoring students from diverse backgrounds, including but not limited to differences in race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, gender,
nationality, sexual orientation, and religion.
position
What We Offer:
- 403(b) Retirement Plan (College contributes 9% of salary)
- Comprehensive
medical, dental and vision insurance - Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Disability and Leave Benefits
- Life
Insurance (College paid coverage 1x salary) - Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Benefits (to Mount Holyoke College
or others) - Generous Paid Time Off
- Access to Kendall Sports & Dance Complex
Checks:
Mount Holyoke College is committed to providing a safe and secure environment, supported by qualified employees that will
allow all of its students, faculty, staff and those associated with them to successfully carry out the mission of the college. As a
condition of employment, the College will conduct appropriate background checks for all new hires. Mount Holyoke has designated the Office
of Human Resources as the office responsible for ensuring that background checks (CORI, SORI, Credit History, & Driver Credential) are
completed and utilized in the hiring process and Five College Office of Compliance and Risk Management as the office responsible for
facilitating background checks as articulated in this policy.
Special Instructions for Applicants:
Apply online;
application materials must include:
- A cover letter summarizing interests and qualifications
- A complete
resume or curriculum vitae - For faculty positions, statements on mentoring, teaching, and research will also be
required.
continued employment.