Lecturer in Chemistry

Iowa State University • Ames, IA

18h

About The Position

The Department of Chemistry in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Iowa State University is seeking a Lecturer for Spring 2026 semester to teach one section of CHEM 1670. Lecturers provide effective learning for students as scholarly teachers. Responsibility is for Chem 1670 including as instructor for the course, addressing student learning and issues, assessing student progress through exams and other metrics, providing guidance to teaching assistant for grading and other duties. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position. The Central Science, Chemistry is the link that connects problems in the fundamental nature of matter to the most complex problems in the processes of life. Members of our department bring chemistry to life as cutting-edge researchers and as teachers for students across the university. Undergraduates majoring in chemistry can go on to several professional fields, including medicine and graduate study, and are also in high demand in fields like secondary education. Our commitment to teaching is reflected in our desire to build a strong community and to provide our undergraduates with every opportunity for success. Toward that end, the department offers a vibrant Chemistry Learning Community for our first year and transfer students. Our Ph.D. program has a history of cutting-edge and interdisciplinary research that teaches graduates how to be independent scientists, ready for a career in industry or academia. By celebrating the unique contributions and perspectives of our students, faculty, and staff, we aim to inspire innovation and excellence in all aspects of our work. Iowa State University strives to be one of the most welcoming Land Grant universities and we encourage all applicants to apply.

Requirements

• PhD degree in Chemistry or a related area
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship

Nice To Haves

• Teaching experience as the instructor of record in chemistry at the university level

Responsibilities

• Provide effective learning for students as scholarly teachers
• Responsibility for Chem 1670 including as instructor for the course
• Addressing student learning and issues
• Assessing student progress through exams and other metrics
• Providing guidance to teaching assistant for grading and other duties

Benefits

• Iowa State Faculty enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental
• Retirement benefits, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program

What This Job Offers

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