Open Rank - Lecturer II or III - Chemistry

The University of New Mexico•Albuquerque, NM

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology at the University of New Mexico invites applications for a full-time, nine-month appointment at the rank of Lecturer II or Lecturer III, beginning August 2, 2027. The department seeks a lecturer with knowledge and experience teaching undergraduate courses in one or more of the areas of general, analytical, inorganic, organic, chemical biology, or physical chemistry. Graduate teaching may be possible depending on the lecturer’s specialty and departmental needs. The successful candidate will teach in accordance with the Departmental Workload Policy during the spring and fall semesters. Duties may include coordinating student assistants and participating in departmental service. Workload, determined by University policies and Unit 1 Departmental Workload Policies, may include courses for both majors and non-majors. All lecturers are reviewed annually. Applicants must submit a cover letter, current curriculum vitae, a teaching and mentoring statement of no more than two pages, and contact information for three professional references. The position will remain open until filled; complete applications received by November 11, 2026, will receive best consideration.

Requirements

For Lecturer II: a master's degree in Chemistry or a related field, completed by June 1, 2027.
For Lecturer III: a Ph.D. in Chemistry or a related field, completed by June 1, 2027.
At least four semesters of teaching experience in chemistry or a related field at an institution of higher education; teaching assistantships may count.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated strength in teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate level.
Experience with introductory chemistry courses and/or large-enrollment courses.
Ability to engage students from varied educational backgrounds, including majors and non-majors, at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels.
Ability to contribute to departmental service.
Demonstrated commitment to cultivating understanding of New Mexico’s rich and varied cultures and supporting the university’s mission to serve local and global communities.

Responsibilities

Teach undergraduate courses in one or more areas of general, analytical, inorganic, organic, chemical biology, or physical chemistry.
Potentially teach graduate courses, depending on specialty and departmental needs.
Teach in accordance with departmental workload policies during the spring and fall semesters.
Potentially coordinate student assistants.
Participate in departmental service.