Part-Time Lecturer - Department of Chemical Engineering

Department:

Location:

Belknap Campus

Time Type:

Part time

Worker Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Job Req ID:

R109273

Position Description:

The Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Louisville invites applications for a part-time lecturer for the fall 2026 term (September 15th – December 13th). The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching Unit Operations Laboratory (CHE485).

The Speed School of Engineering (SSE) is home to seven academic departments including Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering and Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering. The SSE is also home to the CONN Center for Renewable Energy. This interdisciplinary research center promotes novel experimental and theoretical research related to biofuels/biomass conversion and many other areas allied with energy sustainability. Also closely affiliated with the SSE is the Rapid Prototyping Center, the Micro/Nano Technology Center.

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctorate degree in Chemical Engineering.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Interpersonal skills, including working with a diverse population.

• Demonstrated commitment to high-quality teaching and student success

• Experience in Unit Operations laboratory.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience and interest interacting with senior students.

• Experience teaching Unit Operations Laboratory and evaluating ABET student outcomes.

• Interest and experience using evidence-based teaching practices and active learning

• Interest and experience in continuous course improvement based on ABET student outcomes 

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Louisville is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University strives to provide equal employment opportunity on the basis of merit and without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or pregnancy. In accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veteran Readjustment Act of 1974, the University prohibits job discrimination of individuals with disabilities, Vietnam era veterans, qualified special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans. The University acknowledges its obligations to ensure affirmative steps are taken to ensure equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of the University that no employee or applicant for employment be subject to unlawful discrimination in terms of recruitment, hiring, promotion, contract, contract renewal, tenure, compensation, benefits, and/or working conditions. No employee or applicant for employment is required to endorse or condemn a specific ideology, political viewpoint, or social viewpoint to be eligible for hiring, contract renewal, tenure, or promotion.

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Assistance and Accommodations

Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 2315 South First Street Walk, Room 02C - Louisville, Kentucky 40292.

If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at employment@louisville.edu or by phone 502-852-6258.