Lecturer in Natural Sciences: Chemistry AY

Position Overview

Position title: Lecturer

Salary range: A reasonable estimate for an initial appointment is $70,977. See Unit 18 Lecturer table for the salary range for this position. These are academic year appointments and subject to the normal processes of academic review. Salary is prorated in accordance instructional workload calculation.

Anticipated start: Academic Year: 7/1/2025 - 6/30/2025. Fall Semester: 8/1/2025 - 12/31/2025. Spring Semester: 1/1/2026 - 5/31/2026

Position duration: Duration through Academic Year: 2025-26

Open date: October 6, 2025

Most recent review date: Wednesday, Oct 22, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date: Saturday, Feb 14, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Applicants internal to the UCM Department of Chemistry who had an appointment in  and apply by the "Initial Review Date" will be considered prior to all other applicants.

The School of Natural Sciences anticipates hiring full and part-time lecturer positions to teach the following subjects in AY :

• Preparatory Chemistry
• General Chemistry I & II
• Principals of Organic Chemistry
• Organic Synthesis & Mechanism
• Organic Chemistry Laboratory
• Bio Chemistry I
• Advanced Synthetic Laboratory
• Inorganic Chemistry
• Other courses as needed

In addition to teaching the course(s), the instructor will be evaluating student work and exams, calculating and posting grades, and holding regular posted office hours each week.

This is a limited-term appointment which falls under the purview of the agreement for the Lecturers Unit between University of California and the American Federation of Teachers. Terms and conditions of employment are subject to UC policy and appropriate collective bargaining agreement. See additional information: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..html

Appointments for AY 2025/2026 and/or Fall 2025 semester are reviewed in April, and for Spring 2026 semester are reviewed in October. The posting will remain open through February 2026 to accommodate upcoming course needs and new applicants.

Academic Year: 7/1/2025 - 6/30/2026. Fall Semester: 8/1/2025 - 12/31/2025. Spring Semester: 1/1/2026 - 5/31/2026

For more information, please contact SNS Personnel at snspersonnel.

• Advanced degree in Chemistry or related field and experience teaching at the college or university level is required.

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter (Optional)
• Statement of Teaching - List of SNS courses currently listed on the Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 schedules for which you feel you have the qualification to perform the duties of the primary or secondary instructor. Be sure to list your level clearly for each course.
• List of References - List of three references including mailing address, email address, and phone number. (Optional)
• Teaching Evaluations - If available (Optional)
• Authorization to Release Information Form - As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any "Misconduct". "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination, as defined by the employer.
  
  Required Authorization of Information Release may be found here. Please complete, sign, and upload the required Authorization of Information Release to your application.

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As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last…