Assistant Instructional Professor in Analytical Chemistry

University of Florida • Gainesville, FL

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About The Position

The Department of Chemistry at the University of Florida invites applications for a 12-month, full-time , non-tenure track position at the rank of Lecturer (working title of Assistant Instructional Professor) in the area of Analytical Chemistry to begin August 16, 2025. The successful candidate will be expected to teach analytical and general chemistry courses and associated laboratories, maintain instrumentation in teaching laboratories, develop and contribute to the implementation of effective pedagogical materials and course curriculum at the undergraduate level (including electronic course management and online material), manage and train graduate teaching assistants, maintain and sustain an appropriate safety culture, mentor undergraduate students, and collaborate with faculty in and outside the department. Submission of proposals focused on chemistry education will be encouraged. Teaching faculty are fully integrated into the department and have the opportunity to participate in department, university, and professional service activities. We are seeking outstanding candidates with a background in Chemistry or in a closely related discipline. Applicants must have an excellent record of teaching as well as academic accomplishments, and a strong interest in undergraduate teaching in chemistry. The successful candidate will be expected to teach chemistry undergraduate laboratory courses and collaborate with faculty in and outside the department. University of Florida is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Chemistry or a closely related discipline
• Demonstrable expertise in teaching at the university level

Nice To Haves

• A record of creativity in chemistry education
• A commitment to pursue a career educating exceptional undergraduate students in one of the largest chemistry departments in the country

Responsibilities

• Teach analytical and general chemistry courses and associated laboratories
• Maintain instrumentation in teaching laboratories
• Develop and contribute to the implementation of effective pedagogical materials and course curriculum at the undergraduate level (including electronic course management and online material)
• Manage and train graduate teaching assistants
• Maintain and sustain an appropriate safety culture
• Mentor undergraduate students
• Collaborate with faculty in and outside the department
• Submit proposals focused on chemistry education
• Participate in department, university, and professional service activities

Benefits

• Health Insurance: UF participates in state- and university-sponsored benefits programs for individuals, families, and domestic partners, and offers voluntary insurance that includes vision, dental, long-term disability and more.
• Retirement Options: Attractive options include Florida Retirement System Pension Plan, State University System Optional Retirement Program, Florida Retirement System Investment Plan, and Voluntary Retirement Savings Plan.
• Leave: UF staff enjoy a generous paid leave plan as well as access to a sick-leave pool, parental leave, and leave payouts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees