Instructor - General Chemistry​/Forensic Science​/Carolina Core Chemistry

Job Summary

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry invites applications for a full‑time, professional‑track faculty position at the rank of Instructor to begin August 16, 2025. The position is a 9‑month appointment in the areas of General Chemistry and Forensic Science. This is an annual appointment that may be renewed contingent upon Dean’s approval, satisfactory performance, departmental needs, and the availability of funding.

The instructor will teach 4 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, and/or chemistry for non‑science majors, etc.). 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.

A master’s degree in chemistry or forensic science and at least 6 semesters of experience teaching courses at the undergraduate level (as a graduate teaching assistant or as an instructor of record) in general chemistry, forensic science, organic chemistry or chemistry for non‑science majors by the appointment start date.

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.

08/16/2025

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