Lecturer - Chemistry

UMass Amherst • Amherst, NY

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Chemistry invites applications for a nine-month, full-time, non-tenure track Lecturer position starting Fall semester 2027. The Lecturer will be expected to perform the duties of a lead instructor of General, Organic Chemistry, and/or Inorganic Chemistry courses, teaching lecture sections and laboratory. This position will have a typical teaching load of 2 undergraduate lecture sections per semester or a laboratory course and a lecture section. The initial appointment is for one year with the possibility of renewal upon successful performance review. The candidate should have a proven commitment to outstanding teaching. A commitment to educational/professional development and service is strongly encouraged. Qualified candidates must have completed a Ph.D. in Chemistry or a related area at the time of application. The successful candidate will demonstrate an interest in joining a team of instructors dedicated to excellence in teaching using modern, evidence-based pedagogical approaches, with an emphasis on inclusiveness and accessibility to support the success of a diverse student body.

Requirements

• Qualified candidates must have completed a Ph.D. in Chemistry or a related area at the time of application.
• Basic operating knowledge of instrumentation that is commonly used in teaching laboratories.
• Any background on mentoring/supervising other members of the department. This may include undergraduate and/or graduate students as well as other faculty and staff.

Nice To Haves

• A commitment to educational/professional development and service is strongly encouraged.
• Demonstrate an interest in joining a team of instructors dedicated to excellence in teaching using modern, evidence-based pedagogical approaches, with an emphasis on inclusiveness and accessibility to support the success of a diverse student body.

Responsibilities

• Teach General Chemistry, Organic, Inorganic Chemistry lecture and /or related laboratory courses.
• Participate in ongoing departmental service.
• Work collaboratively and effectively to promote teamwork, equality and inclusiveness.
• Work in partnership with colleagues within the CNS community and across the campus to support the Dean’s strategic priorities.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of the mission and goals of the College of Natural Sciences.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree