Profesor/a titular de Química y Biología – Campus Sur

About the role

The University of Valle de Guatemala seeks a permanent professor to lead Chemistry and Biology courses at its Campus Sur. The role combines teaching, curriculum development, and laboratory oversight to support engineering programs and applied research.

Key responsibilities

• Design, plan and continuously update Chemistry and Biology curricula in line with institutional syllabi and learning outcomes.
• Deliver theoretical lectures, laboratory sessions and field activities using active methodologies and technological resources.
• Prepare contextualized guides, practical exercises and teaching materials for engineering students.
• Manage inventories of reagents, consumables, materials and equipment; request and coordinate purchases.
• Organize preventive and corrective maintenance of laboratory equipment and keep detailed logs of usage, calibrations and stock levels.
• Ensure proper disposal of chemical and biological waste in compliance with UVG regulations and environmental laws.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering or related fields.
• Preferred Master’s degree in applied sciences or university teaching.
• Minimum two years of experience in university or upper‑secondary education.
• Experience in laboratory management, reagent handling, biosafety and scientific equipment.
• Experience with applied projects in agriculture, food or industrial processes is desirable.

Required skills

• Laboratory management
• Reagent handling
• Biosafety practices
• Scientific equipment operation
• Inventory management
• Procurement coordination
• Waste disposal compliance