Lecturer (part-time)

Description

The Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering (ChBE) at Tufts University has openings for part-time lecturer positions. The anticipated start date is January 15, 2024. 

 

The lecturer search is for: an undergraduate course on Separations, as well as two graduate level courses, one on Protein Purification and the other on Kinetics. The undergraduate course is held during the day, and the applicant must be available to teach during regular business hours. Applicants who are interested in teaching more than one of these courses are encouraged to indicate this in their application. 

 

Information about the department can be found at: http://engineering.tufts.edu/chbe/. 

 

Tufts’ SOE distinguishes itself by the interdisciplinary focus and integrative nature of its engineering education and research programs, within the environment of both a "Research I" university and a top-ranked undergraduate institution. Home to nine graduate and professional schools across four campuses, Tufts University prides itself on its culture of cross-school partnerships. Tufts’ Medford/Somerville campus is located only six miles from historic downtown Boston, facilitating extensive opportunities for academic and industrial collaborations, as well as participation in the rich intellectual life of the region.

Qualifications

Candidates should possess an earned doctorate in chemical engineering or a closely related discipline. The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate an enthusiastic teaching style, excellent communication skills, and subject matter expertise. We seek individuals who embrace opportunities to work collaboratively within the department as well as across the School of Engineering (SOE) and the University. 

Application Instructions

Candidates should submit their application, including a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching interests and objectives, and contact information for three references online through Interfolio at https://apply.interfolio.com//70517. Cover letter should be addressed to: Professor Emmanuel Tzanakakis, Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Tufts University, 4 Colby Street, Medford, MA 02155. Candidates are encouraged to demonstrate attention to diversity and inclusion as it relates to teaching throughout their application. For full consideration, applications should be submitted by December 1, 2023.Application review will proceed on a rolling basis and continue until the position is filled.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Tufts University, founded in 1852, prioritizes quality teaching, highly competitive basic and applied research, and a commitment to active citizenship locally, regionally, and globally. Tufts University has also committed to becoming an anti-racist institution and prides itself on the continuous improvement of diversity, equity and inclusion work. Current and prospective employees of the university are expected to have and continuously develop skill in, and disposition for, positively engaging with a diverse population of faculty, staff, and students.

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