Lab Instructor

Job no:

R-0000003403

Position Title:

Lab Instructor

Faculty or Staff:

Staff

Full Time or Part Time:

Full time

In-Person, Hybrid, or Remote:

In-Person

Minimum Starting Rate of Pay:

$47,828.00

Rate of pay commensurate with experience

Start Date:

08/10/2026

Job Description:

The Chemistry Laboratory Instructor will primarily focus on General Chemistry and inorganic chemistry laboratory sessions. This role involves teaching and mentoring undergraduate students in a dynamic laboratory setting. This is a temporary, 40 week position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead and instruct four laboratory sessions per week for small groups of 12-14 students.

• Prepare and organize laboratory materials, reagents, and equipment for experiments.

• Grade student assignments and hold regular student hours to provide support and answer questions.

• Attend lectures to ensure alignment between lecture content and laboratory exercises.

• Oversee the maintenance of shared departmental laboratory equipment and supplies.

• Potentially assist with the recruitment, coordination, and organization of student laboratory teaching assistants, including supervision and mentorship.

• Work safely and effectively in a laboratory environment, handling a wide range of hazardous materials in accordance with safety protocols.

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree in Chemistry.

• Demonstrated laboratory teaching experience.

• Familiarity with standard laboratory techniques, including manipulative, preparative, chromatographic, and spectroscopic methods.

• A strong commitment to safety in a laboratory setting.

Preferred Qualifications:

• An advanced degree in Chemistry.

• A genuine passion for laboratory teaching.

• Experience mentoring students from diverse backgrounds, including but not limited to differences in race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, gender, nationality, sexual orientation, and religion.

Hiring Range: $47,828 - $53,807 based on academic year, 40 week position

What We Offer:

• 403(b) Retirement Plan (College contributes 9% of salary)

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• Disability and Leave Benefits

• Life Insurance (College paid coverage 1x salary)

• Employee Assistance Program

• Tuition Benefits (to Mount Holyoke College or others)

• Generous Paid Time Off

• Access to Kendall Sports & Dance Complex

Background Checks:

Mount Holyoke College is committed to providing a safe and secure environment, supported by qualified employees that will allow all of its students, faculty, staff and those associated with them to successfully carry out the mission of the college. As a condition of employment, the College will conduct appropriate background checks for all new hires. Mount Holyoke has designated the Office of Human Resources as the office responsible for ensuring that background checks (CORI, SORI, Credit History, & Driver Credential) are completed and utilized in the hiring process and Five College Office of Compliance and Risk Management as the office responsible for facilitating background checks as articulated in this policy.

Special Instructions for Applicants:

Apply online; application materials must include:

• A cover letter summarizing interests and qualifications

• A complete resume or curriculum vitae

• For faculty positions, statements on mentoring, teaching, and research will also be required.

​It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.