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Organizational Summary:
The College of Arts and Sciences at the University of South Florida is a diverse, research active community of scholars, teachers, creators, and learners who believe that ideas should live both in the classroom and in the world. We bring together the sciences, social sciences, and humanities to tackle real problems through learning that involves doing, including fieldwork on Florida’s coast, work in laboratories, data-focused projects, and storytelling across digital and traditional media. Our faculty are nationally recognized researchers and dedicated mentors who open doors to significant opportunities such as undergraduate research, internships, fellowships, and global experiences. We are especially proud of our vibrant humanities and social sciences, where students connect big questions to real careers through funded experiential learning and projects that engage the community. Rooted in Tampa Bay and connected to global conversations, we see our campus as a living laboratory for studying the environment, society, culture, and technology, and we invite colleagues who share this spirit of curiosity, collaboration, and innovation focused on students to join us.
The Department of Chemistry represents one of the cornerstones of the School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics and the College of Arts and Sciences as well as the University as a whole. The Department of Chemistry is well-positioned in its centrality, demand, quality and sustainability to significantly contribute to the University vision of serving as a pre-eminent research university with state, national and global impact. The Department of Chemistry is dedicated to developing globally competitive undergraduate, graduate and professional programs as well as expanding its world-class interdisciplinary research ranging from drug discovery to materials science.
Position Summary:
The Teaching Laboratory Specialist is responsible for the preparation of reagents and the setting up of equipment for the use of students in the undergraduate teaching laboratories. Responsible for the daily disbursement and return of equipment used by the students in the teaching laboratories. Perform demonstrations of the instruments that are utilized by the students, and provide the necessary information for the teaching assistants in order for the laboratories to run in a smoothly and safely manner. This position may include working hours after 5 pm.
- Sets up laboratory equipment and instrumentation required for tests, analysis, or processes, weekly calibration and troubleshooting of lab equipment like: NMR, IR, GC, pH meters, and any other equipment necessary.
- Daily set up laboratory materials and equipment for the teaching laboratory experiment of the week.
- Dispense to students and TAs the chemicals, equipment, and any materials needed by the students during teaching periods.
- Maintains records of lost or damaged equipment by the students during the course of the teaching laboratories.
- Maintain proper hygiene of the lab workspace (stockroom area). This process will include but is not limited to washing glassware, cleaning benches, dusting surfaces, maintaining cleanliness of equipment, dispose in the proper location of any secondary shipping materials (paper, cardboard, foam, etc.). Assist with keeping supplies, materials, and equipment clean, organized and ready for use.
- Remove full waste containers from teaching labs. Transport waste to the approved accumulation area, record the waste with the proper label and report it on HITS for pick up and replace the waste container with an empty one.
- Notify and report to the lab manager and EHS any incident or near miss in the labs or stockroom.
- Prepare chemical solutions for use in the chemistry teaching labs following standardized formulas or experimental procedures (SOP).
- Refill chemicals in the teaching laboratories.
- Prepare and put away reagents, equipment, supplies or specimens for laboratory sessions.
- Test weekly the eye wash stations in all locations (stockroom and teaching labs), weekly refill dish soap and hand soap for all locations.
- Inspect and verify incoming materials against invoices or other documents, record shortages, request the purchase of chemicals. Store chemicals and equipment in the designated location.
- Provide clerical support for the laboratories, including the creation of Excel spreadsheets, labels, and other pertinent documents for the laboratories.
- Conduct and update inventories of equipment, supplies and reagents.
- Enforce the safety rules and regulation approved by the University; this will include a continue supervision of the assigned teaching laboratories.
- Communicate with the TA any anomaly or misbehavior of students and act in case that safety rules are not corrected.
- Report any case to lab manager and if necessary ask the student to leave the lab.
- Perform other duties related to the laboratories as assigned by the lab manager and chemistry department.
Minimum Qualifications:
This position requires high school diploma and two years or work experience in instructional or laboratory work. College coursework may be substituted for the required experience.
- Senate Bill 1310- The Florida Senate (https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/1310) is conditional upon meeting all employment eligibility requirements in the U.S.
- SB 1310: Substitution of Work Experience for Postsecondary Education Requirements
- A public employer may include a postsecondary degree as a baseline requirement only as an alternative to the number of years of direct experience required, not to exceed:
- (a) Two years of direct experience for an associate degree;
- (b) Four years of direct experience for a bachelor’s degree;
- (c) Six years of direct experience for a master’s degree;
- (d) Seven years of direct experience for a professional degree; or
- (e) Nine years of direct experience for a doctoral degree
- Related work experience may not substitute for any required licensure, certification, or registration required for the position of employment as established by the public employer and indicated in the advertised description of the position of employment.
- Minimum Qualifications that require a high school diploma are exempt from SB 1310.
Working at USF
With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF‘s rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida’s best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state’s 12 public universities. Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.
About USF
The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF’s Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu .
Compliance and Federal Notices
This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.
Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws :
The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Visit the Central Human Resources ADA Accommodations webpage for more information on requesting an accommodation during the application/interview process.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains affirmative action programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws. This job description does not constitute an employment contract.
Organizational Summary:
The College of Arts and Sciences at the University of South Florida is a diverse, research active community of scholars, teachers, creators, and learners who believe that ideas should live both in the classroom and in the world. We bring together the sciences, social sciences, and humanities to tackle real problems through learning that involves doing, including fieldwork on Florida’s coast, work in laboratories, data-focused projects, and storytelling across digital and traditional media. Our faculty are nationally recognized researchers and dedicated mentors who open doors to significant opportunities such as undergraduate research, internships, fellowships, and global experiences. We are especially proud of our vibrant humanities and social sciences, where students connect big questions to real careers through funded experiential learning and projects that engage the community. Rooted in Tampa Bay and connected to global conversations, we see our campus as a living laboratory for studying the environment, society, culture, and technology, and we invite colleagues who share this spirit of curiosity, collaboration, and innovation focused on students to join us.
The Department of Chemistry represents one of the cornerstones of the School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics and the College of Arts and Sciences as well as the University as a whole. The Department of Chemistry is well-positioned in its centrality, demand, quality and sustainability to significantly contribute to the University vision of serving as a pre-eminent research university with state, national and global impact. The Department of Chemistry is dedicated to developing globally competitive undergraduate, graduate and professional programs as well as expanding its world-class interdisciplinary research ranging from drug discovery to materials science.
Position Summary:
The Teaching Laboratory Specialist is responsible for the preparation of reagents and the setting up of equipment for the use of students in the undergraduate teaching laboratories. Responsible for the daily disbursement and return of equipment used by the students in the teaching laboratories. Perform demonstrations of the instruments that are utilized by the students, and provide the necessary information for the teaching assistants in order for the laboratories to run in a smoothly and safely manner. This position may include working hours after 5 pm.
- Sets up laboratory equipment and instrumentation required for tests, analysis, or processes, weekly calibration and troubleshooting of lab equipment like: NMR, IR, GC, pH meters, and any other equipment necessary.
- Daily set up laboratory materials and equipment for the teaching laboratory experiment of the week.
- Dispense to students and TAs the chemicals, equipment, and any materials needed by the students during teaching periods.
- Maintains records of lost or damaged equipment by the students during the course of the teaching laboratories.
- Maintain proper hygiene of the lab workspace (stockroom area). This process will include but is not limited to washing glassware, cleaning benches, dusting surfaces, maintaining cleanliness of equipment, dispose in the proper location of any secondary shipping materials (paper, cardboard, foam, etc.). Assist with keeping supplies, materials, and equipment clean, organized and ready for use.
- Remove full waste containers from teaching labs. Transport waste to the approved accumulation area, record the waste with the proper label and report it on HITS for pick up and replace the waste container with an empty one.
- Notify and report to the lab manager and EHS any incident or near miss in the labs or stockroom.
- Prepare chemical solutions for use in the chemistry teaching labs following standardized formulas or experimental procedures (SOP).
- Refill chemicals in the teaching laboratories.
- Prepare and put away reagents, equipment, supplies or specimens for laboratory sessions.
- Test weekly the eye wash stations in all locations (stockroom and teaching labs), weekly refill dish soap and hand soap for all locations.
- Inspect and verify incoming materials against invoices or other documents, record shortages, request the purchase of chemicals. Store chemicals and equipment in the designated location.
- Provide clerical support for the laboratories, including the creation of Excel spreadsheets, labels, and other pertinent documents for the laboratories.
- Conduct and update inventories of equipment, supplies and reagents.
- Enforce the safety rules and regulation approved by the University; this will include a continue supervision of the assigned teaching laboratories.
- Communicate with the TA any anomaly or misbehavior of students and act in case that safety rules are not corrected.
- Report any case to lab manager and if necessary ask the student to leave the lab.
- Perform other duties related to the laboratories as assigned by the lab manager and chemistry department.
Minimum Qualifications:
This position requires high school diploma and two years or work experience in instructional or laboratory work. College coursework may be substituted for the required experience.
- Senate Bill 1310- The Florida Senate (https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/1310) is conditional upon meeting all employment eligibility requirements in the U.S.
- SB 1310: Substitution of Work Experience for Postsecondary Education Requirements
- A public employer may include a postsecondary degree as a baseline requirement only as an alternative to the number of years of direct experience required, not to exceed:
- (a) Two years of direct experience for an associate degree;
- (b) Four years of direct experience for a bachelor’s degree;
- (c) Six years of direct experience for a master’s degree;
- (d) Seven years of direct experience for a professional degree; or
- (e) Nine years of direct experience for a doctoral degree
- Related work experience may not substitute for any required licensure, certification, or registration required for the position of employment as established by the public employer and indicated in the advertised description of the position of employment.
- Minimum Qualifications that require a high school diploma are exempt from SB 1310.
Working at USF
With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF‘s rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida’s best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state’s 12 public universities. Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.
About USF
The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF’s Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu .
Compliance and Federal Notices
This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.
Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws :
The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Visit the Central Human Resources ADA Accommodations webpage for more information on requesting an accommodation during the application/interview process.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains affirmative action programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws. This job description does not constitute an employment contract.
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Who's Hiring
- University of Minnesota17
- Kreyco13
- Rutgers University8
- One World Link2O
- PA Cyber1
Top Industries Hiring
- Education
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Science & Research
- Government & Public Sector
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in teaching specialist jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in education, curriculum and instruction, or a related field
- Valid state teaching license or equivalent professional certification
- Experience designing or delivering standards-aligned curriculum or training programs
- Proficiency with learning management systems and instructional technology tools
- Strong facilitation and adult-learning skills for coaching or professional development
- Experience conducting needs assessments, data analysis, or instructional evaluations
Tips for Your Teaching Specialist Job Search
Tailor your resume to instructional outcomes
Teaching specialist resumes land interviews when they quantify learning outcomes, not just duties. Replace phrases like 'facilitated training' with specific results: student proficiency gains, teacher adoption rates, or course completion improvements you drove in a previous role.
Align your credentials to the sector
K-12 districts typically require a state teaching license, while corporate and edtech employers weight instructional design certifications more heavily. Check which credential the job description lists first and lead with that one in your resume header and cover letter.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists teaching specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match your background and apply directly to each listing without sorting through unrelated postings.
Build a portfolio with measurable artifacts
Hiring managers for teaching specialist roles want to see actual work: a sample lesson plan, a curriculum map, a needs-assessment template, or a facilitator guide. A two-page PDF portfolio attached to your application separates you from candidates who only list credentials.
Prepare a demo lesson before every interview
Most teaching specialist interviews include a teaching demonstration or a presentation on your instructional approach. Know your audience level in advance, choose a ten-minute segment that shows scaffolding and differentiation, and practice it until the timing is tight.
Negotiate scope before you negotiate salary
Teaching specialist roles vary widely in whether you design curriculum, deliver it, coach others, or all three. Before accepting an offer, confirm in writing which responsibilities are yours, what a caseload or course load looks like, and what professional development budget you control.
Teaching Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most teaching specialists?
The companies hiring the most teaching specialists right now include University of Minnesota, Kreyco, and Rutgers University, with the largest share of openings in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and New Jersey, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is strongest in K-12 districts, higher education institutions, and edtech companies expanding their instructional teams.
How many teaching specialist jobs are remote?
About 24% of teaching specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote availability concentrated in instructional design, e-learning development, and corporate training roles. Positions tied to in-person student or teacher support within a school building are almost always on-site.
How do you become a teaching specialist?
Start by earning a bachelor's degree in education or a subject area, then gain classroom or training experience to build a foundation in instructional practice. Most employers also expect a state teaching license or an instructional design certification, depending on the sector. Strengthening your portfolio with curriculum samples and outcome data makes your application competitive for specialist-level roles.
Can you get hired as a teaching specialist with little experience?
Yes, some entry-level teaching specialist roles are open to candidates with limited direct experience, particularly in edtech companies and tutoring organizations that prioritize subject-matter knowledge and strong communication skills. Demonstrating any experience facilitating learning, whether through tutoring, volunteer coaching, or leading workshops, strengthens your case considerably when formal classroom years are thin.
What does the teaching specialist interview process look like?
Most teaching specialist interviews include a phone or video screen, followed by a structured panel interview with educators, administrators, or HR, and then a teaching demonstration or presentation round. The demonstration typically asks you to teach a short lesson or walk through your instructional design approach. Some employers also include a written assessment or a portfolio review before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to teaching specialist jobs?
You can find and apply to teaching specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Find the roles that match your background and apply directly to each listing without having to track down postings across multiple sources.
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