Visiting Lab Lecturer, Chemistry

Position Overview

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry is seeking a 9‑Month, non‑tenure earning, Visiting Laboratory Lecturer of Chemistry. Position responsibilities include a 5/5 teaching load or its equivalent, and service to the department, college, and university. The position will report to the Department Chair and is not a supervisory role. Working hours vary. The position is expected to begin on August 3, 2026.

The job is open until filled.

• Teach introductory and general chemistry laboratory courses, as well as laboratory courses in modern analytical, biochemistry, physical, and/or organic chemistry, depending on candidate experience.
• Prepare chemicals and equipment to ensure laboratory spaces are properly maintained and ready for instructional use.
• Collaborate with the Laboratory Manager and Laboratory Technician to provide laboratory support each term.
• Determine supplies and consumables to be ordered to support instructional laboratory activities.

• Previous, documented experience in teaching undergraduate chemistry laboratory courses.
• Demonstrated commitment and capability to provide an excellent learning environment, apply student‑centered instructional methods, and contribute to the development and implementation of curricular content.

Applicants should be prepared to provide the following required documents:

• Current curriculum vitae
• Cover letter
• General Teaching Philosophy (1‑2 pages) that includes:
  • Prior teaching experience
  • Strategies for teaching students with varying levels of prerequisite knowledge and supporting student success and persistence in STEM disciplines

The name, phone number, and email address of three professional references will be requested during the application review stage.

The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of qualifying academic credentials by the date of hire.

Applicants may be required to upload additional documents based on their responses to the Foreign Influence Review questions, including:

• Passport (all pages, including blank pages)
• Form DS‑160 (if ever submitted; if not, upload an explanation)

Initial review of applications will begin on March 30, 2026, and continue until filled.

Applicants must submit an online application that includes all required application documents. Questions about the position may be directed to Dr. Benjamin Williams liams or Melissa Bush at mbush.