Coordinator IV - Organic Chemistry Lab Instructor & Coordinator

Posting Details
Come and join the Bearkat community! Named after Texas' legendary hero, General Sam Houston, the university boasts a rich historical legacy that resonates with the spirit of Texas, which provides a balance between a peaceful, natural setting and proximity to urban amenities. With a student population of over 21,000, SHSU offers a vibrant and dynamic community. SHSU has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas and just an hour drive north of Houston, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging. SHSU offers compelling options for individuals seeking a fulfilling and impactful career including a superior benefit package, competitive salaries and a flexible work environment fostering work/life balance. SHSU offers programs that support a healthy work-life balance, contributing to employee well-being and job satisfaction, as well as, professional development opportunities with our educational assistance and dependent assistance programs. Posting Information This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Requisition 202600112S
Title Coordinator IV - Organic Chemistry Lab Instructor & Coordinator
FLSA status Exempt
Hiring Salary This position is a pay grade 15. Please see Pay Grade Table at: https://pa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/116/docs/636763.pdf Occupational Category Professional
Department Dept of Chemistry
Division Division of Academic Affairs
Open Date 04/24/2026
Open Until Filled Yes
Educational and Experience Requirement Bachelor's degree in related field with at least 18 graduate hours in chemistry required. Ph.D. in Chemistry is preferred. Four years of experience in a related field. A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered. Nature & Purpose of Position Serves as instructor of record for Organic Chemistry laboratory and lecture courses. Core responsibilities include teaching pre-lab sessions, coordinating laboratory operations, managing student laboratory assistants, assigning grades, and developing course materials. Primary Responsibilities Teaches Organic Chemistry I and II laboratory sections, including direct instruction in pre­lab sessions; directs laboratory instruction for these courses. Instructs laboratory sessions on an as needed basis. Collaborates with faculty to develop a rigorous and engaging curriculum for this course sequence. Coordinates all aspects of laboratory operations, including managing laboratory assistants, assigning grades, and scheduling and supervising tutoring support. Serves as primary emergency support personnel for evening laboratory sections, including oversight of student laboratory assistants. Provides backup support for other lab courses, including Quantitative Analysis and Biochemistry I lab. Teaches two sections of chemistry lecture per academic year. Prepares program budget requests. Develops and oversees the preparation of training and operational manuals. Confers with staff to identify and resolve programmatic issues; implements solutions as appropriate. Recommends and develops program guidelines, procedures, policies, and regulations; interprets applicable policies and ensures compliance. Performs other related duties as assigned. Other Specifications Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws. Ability to supervise business functions.
Communicates with other university departments, personnel, and other agencies. Full Time Part Time Full Time
Position Number 3N0059
Quicklink https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/47016
EEO Statement EEO Statement Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an "at will" employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215. Annual Security and Fire Safety Report