Lecturer

University of Maryland • College Park, MD

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About The Position

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of Maryland, College Park invites applications for two full-time Lecturers in our Chemistry and Biochemistry Programs for the 2026/2027 academic year. The Programs are responsible for the chemical and biochemical education of students in chemistry, biochemistry, biological sciences and engineering and have annual enrollments of more than 7000 students. Successful candidates must be outstanding teachers who have a strong commitment to undergraduate science education. Duties for one position include teaching undergraduate gener/bioanalytical laboratory courses and chemistry lecture courses. Duties for the second position include teaching physical chemistry laboratory courses and chemistry lecture courses.Duties for both positions also include advising undergraduate students, summer school instruction, K-12 outreach, and other instructional duties as required. Participation in course development and other efforts aimed toward improving undergraduate education and broadening participation of student from diverse backgrounds is also expected These are term appointments for non-tenured professional track faculty members. The start date is Fall 2026.

Requirements

• Candidates must have a Ph.D. degree in chemistry, biochemistry or a closely related discipline, and experience in teaching at the college/university level.
• Applicants must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy, and contact information for three persons from whom letters of recommendation will be solicited

Nice To Haves

• Experience teaching laboratory and high-enrollment courses is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teaching undergraduate gener/bioanalytical laboratory courses and chemistry lecture courses.
• Teaching physical chemistry laboratory courses and chemistry lecture courses.
• Advising undergraduate students
• Summer school instruction
• K-12 outreach
• Other instructional duties as required.
• Participation in course development and other efforts aimed toward improving undergraduate education and broadening participation of student from diverse backgrounds

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees