About the Learning Strategies Center:
The Learning Strategies Center (LSC) is the central academic support unit for all undergraduates at Cornell University. Through program offerings that encourage students to develop effective approaches to mastering the academic rigors of Cornell, the LSC strives actively to engage students in the learning process and support their efforts to become more successful and independent learners. We are committed to addressing the emerging needs of Cornell’s diverse student body – in order that all students meet and exceed Cornell University’s high academic standards. Every year, thousands of students utilize LSC office hours, tutorials, consultations, and workshops.
Description
Cornell University’s Learning Strategies Center (lsc.cornell.edu) seeks an experienced instructor to teach our current active learning based courses designed to strengthen the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in Cornell’s rigorous introductory general chemistry courses. In addition to teaching during the fall and spring semesters, this person is responsible for the preparation and teaching (or co-teaching) of the chemistry components of the University’s Pre-Collegiate Summer Scholars Program.
The successful candidate will facilitate learning activities that support students, develop the needed materials, hold extensive office hours, and supervise undergraduate tutors. The candidate will also have experience training, managing, and mentoring undergraduate tutors to provide peer-led learning support. The candidate will contribute to the assessment of the courses they teach and of the peer-led learning support programs. As teaching and learning shifts both nationally and in chemistry at Cornell, the candidate will develop alternative approaches to provide support for emerging student needs.
This is a three-year, renewable, 12-month academic appointment beginning in January 2024.
Responsibilities:
As a member of the Learning Strategies Center, the candidate is expected to participate in LSC meetings and initiatives and meet regularly with the Director and/or Senior Associate Director of the LSC. In collaboration with the LSC Director, the instructor will assess the effectiveness of chemistry support in fostering student learning and success, and coordinate and implement changes to the LSC chemistry support program as needed.
Academic Year Teaching:
Summer Pre-Collegiate Summer Scholars Program (PSSP) Teaching
Peer tutoring support in chemistry
On-going needs and communication
Qualifications
The successful candidate will be a dynamic educator and have a demonstrated ability to connect with and mentor students. They will have:
Application Requirements
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Finalists in the search will need to provide names and contact information of three people, including their most recent supervisor, able to provide information on their teaching and their ability to work with students from diverse backgrounds.
Finalists in the search will need to provide names and contact information of three people, including their most recent supervisor, able to provide information on their teaching and their ability to work with students from diverse backgrounds.
The minimum hiring offer for this position will be $70,000.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
No relocation assistance is provided for this position.
Pay Range:
$49,700.00 - $119,000.00
Pay Ranges:
The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined considering the following criteria:
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