General Chemistry Course Coordinator (Instructional Lab Manager)

The University of Southern California (USC), founded in 1880, is located in the heart of downtown L.A. and is the largest private employer in the City of Los Angeles. As an employee of USC, you will be a part of a world-class research university and a member of the “Trojan Family,” which is comprised of the faculty, students and staff that make the university a great place to work.  

As a community of Dornsife College “we are committed to the creation, preservation, and communication of fundamental knowledge in all its forms…as well as a lifelong passion for learning and a commitment to the betterment of society.”  The academic mission of Dornsife College can only be realized to its fullest potential when we build and protect a representative, equitable, inclusive culture of scholarship for students, faculty, and staff.  This is not done through initiatives but by embedding these values into the everyday interactions, relationships, policies, and practices of the College.  What is required is a seamless integration of the tenets of equity and inclusivity into every facet of academic life.  If we want our scholars, staff, and students to be able to give their very best, we must create an academic environment that portends success.  

Success is possible when every member of the Dornsife community owns their role as a steward of the culture in which we learn, research, and work; when we believe that it is because of who we are that we are able to do what we do: achieve excellence, together. 

Achieving a robust and inclusive academic culture requires more than just the completion of a task, but includes that person’s capacity to contribute positively to the relationships and culture of their office or department.  Therefore, any applicant seeking to advance the mission of Dornsife College should also be assessed on their capacities beyond the technical elements of their work, and demonstrate an understanding of their impact on others, and to articulate how they contribute positively to those around them.

General Chemistry Course Coordinator

To be considered for this opportunity, please submit:

1. Cover letter

2. CV/Resume

3. Contact information for three references

The Department of Chemistry in the Dornsife College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences at the University of Southern California is seeking a full-time staff member who will be responsible for coordinating the administration of the General Chemistry courses, as well as assist in the laboratory coordination of several lower division Chemistry courses. This is a 100% full-time, on-site staff position located on USC’s University Park Campus.

Job Accountabilities:

• Assisting students enrolling in the assigned courses.
• Assisting faculty with the administration of the courses, including keeping track of testing accommodations, exam absences, advising struggling students, reserving rooms if needed, ordering course materials such as textbooks, lab manuals, etc., assessing student applications to comply with prerequisites.
• Assisting faculty with instructional technology, including working with the learning management system, and helping with classroom technology.
• Coordinating exams, including reviewing for consistency among classes, managing the teaching assistants for proctoring and grading, assisting with preparing copies and scans.
• Serve as the director of instructional laboratory portions of several lower division courses, including preparing teaching assistants, preparing materials, assist in troubleshooting during the lab sections.
• If the need arises, there may be need to teach in the undergraduate program.

Preferred Qualifications

A PhD in chemistry, with expertise in General Chemistry content, demonstrated success in mentoring undergraduate students, and good administrative skills. Successful candidates will be capable of managing large numbers of graduate student teaching assistants.

Salary range: The annual base salary range for this position is $90,112.97 - $101,169.67. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

Review of applications will begin on January 13, 2025.

Required Documents and Additional Information:

• Resume and cover letter required (may be uploaded as one file).
• Job openings are posted for a minimum of (5) five business days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended, so please apply on the same business day if interested.
• USC has excellent benefits, including health benefits for staff and their family with access to the renowned university medical network; eligibility for retirement plans with employer contributions after six months of employment; tuition benefits for staff and their family; free Professional Development classes; central Los Angeles location with easy access to commuter trains, buses and free tram pick up services; discounts to sporting and other campus events.

Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. The university reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

The University of Southern California is an Equal Opportunity Employer that Values Diversity.

USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.  

Minimum Education: Master's degree Minimum Experience: 3 years, Combined education/experience as substitute for minimum experience Minimum Field of Expertise: Laboratory instrumentation