Instructor of Chemistry

Position Overview

Thank you for your interest in employment with Southeast Louisiana University. The Department of Chemistry and Physics invites applications for the position of Instructor of Chemistry.

• All Chemistry Instructors are expected to teach undergraduate-level chemistry courses and labs.
• You will be responsible for preparing lessons and assessments based on a list of course learning objectives and using the textbook already adopted.
• You will teach and manage dual enrollment chemistry courses, which are hybrid courses with all content delivered online or in person via a Southeast Instructor in collaboration with trained high school teachers as facilitators.
• In addition, you will participate in service activities for the Department, University and community.

• Master's degree from an accredited university in Chemistry or another discipline with at least 18 graduate semester hours in Chemistry by the hire date.

• A Ph.D. in Chemistry or a closely related discipline.
• Experience teaching introductory chemistry lecture and laboratory courses to non‑science majors.
• Experience working with high school students and teachers is highly desirable.
• A demonstrated record of excellence in teaching and service.

• Strong content knowledge in general and introductory chemistry and ability to create lessons, assessments and answer keys.
• Capacity to mentor good laboratory skills using best practices with a safety mindset.
• Willingness to serve in a community that values all students.
• Ability to collaborate with faculty of varied backgrounds.

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Copies of Transcript (unofficial transcript for the highest degree; official transcripts for all degrees will be required upon employment)
• Names and contact information for three references (separate document)
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy

Georgina Little, georgina.little

June 30, 2026

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