Instructor - General Chemistry

Posting Summary

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00241PO25 Advertised Title Instructor - General Chemistry Campus Columbia College/Division College of Arts and Sciences Department CAS Chemistry and Biochemistry Advertised Salary Range We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. Location of Vacancy Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 40 Position Category Full-time Equivalent (FTE) Basis 9 months Work County Richland Tenure Information Professional Track Job Search Category Faculty

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Position Description

Advertised

Job Summary

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry in the McCausland College of Arts and Sciences at the University of South Carolina, Columbia campus, is a national leader in teaching, research, and innovation in the fundamental chemical and biochemical sciences that are shaping America's future. The Department invites applications for three full-time, professional-track faculty position at the rank of Instructor, to begin on August 16, 2026.

This is a nine-month appointment, with primary teaching responsibilities in General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, and Forensic Science, either in classroom or laboratory settings. This appointment is renewable annually, contingent upon satisfactory performance, departmental needs, availability of funds, and approval by the Dean.

The instructor will either teach 4 lecture courses per semester (8 courses total per 9-month appointment), or the equivalent in chemistry labs (General Chemistry I and II, Introduction to Forensic Science, Organic Chemistry, and/or chemistry for non-science majors, etc.), or an equivalent combination of lectures and labs to meet Departmental needs. For lab courses, the Instructor will also ensure that essential chemicals and appropriate instrumentation are available.

The instructor will also provide support to the Department's lecture or lab programs as necessary.

Required

Education and Experience

* This position requires either (1) a master's degree in chemistry or forensic science and at least six semesters of experience teaching undergraduate courses (as a graduate teaching assistant or instructor of record) in general chemistry, forensic science, organic chemistry, chemistry for non-science majors, and/or related laboratory instruction by the appointment start date; or (2) a Ph.D. in chemistry, forensic science, or a closely related discipline by the appointment start date, with evidence of potential for excellence in teaching.

Preferred Qualifications

Posting Detail Information

Desired Start Date 08/16/2026 Job Open Date 11/05/2025 Job Close Date 12/20/2025 Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicant

All applicants must apply online at USCJobs at  . Applications must include: (1) a cover letter that describes their teaching interests and other scholarly activities, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) a teaching philosophy, and (4) the names and email addresses of 3 references. After the preliminary review process, three letters of recommendation may be requested. The reference letters must be signed by the referee.

The review of applications on a rolling basis will begin in November 2025. The employment website is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

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