Lecturers in Chemistry and Forensic Chemistry (F0851A and F1103A Non-Tenured Track)
About The Position
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Old Dominion University invites applicants for two lecturer positions to begin in Fall 2026. These are 10-month appointments, within the career line track which does not include the possibility of tenure but otherwise parallels the tenure track with various ranks (lecturer, senior lecturer, and master lecturer). For the Lecturer in Chemistry and Biochemistry (F0851A), responsibilities include teaching lecture and laboratory courses in introductory chemistry and general chemistry, upper-level courses within the candidate's specialty, supervision of recitation and laboratory teaching assistants, participation in curriculum development, and service to the department, college and university. Candidates should also be able to maintain, develop, and coordinate introductory and general chemistry labs, as well as lab courses within their discipline. For the Lecturer in Forensic Chemistry (F1103A), responsibilities include teaching and developing both lecture and laboratory courses in introductory forensic science, forensic biochemistry and/or chemistry, and crime scene investigation. The successful applicant will also participate in curriculum development for a FEPAC certified Forensic Chemistry degree, as well as service to the department, college and university.
Requirements
- For the Lecturer in Chemistry and Biochemistry (F0851A): An M.S. in chemistry, biochemistry, or closely related field from an accredited institution.
- Demonstrated ability to teach chemistry lecture and lab courses at the undergraduate level in an US institution.
- For the Lecturer in Forensic Chemistry (F1103A): A M.S. in forensic science, chemistry, or biochemistry, from an accredited institution and 3 years of professional experience in the field of forensic science. or a Ph.D. in forensic science, forensic chemistry, or closely related field from an accredited institution.
- Demonstrated ability to teach introductory forensic science lecture and/or lab courses at the undergraduate level at a US institution.
Nice To Haves
- For the Lecturer in Chemistry and Biochemistry (F0851A): A Ph.D. in chemistry, biochemistry, forensic chemistry, or closely related field from an accredited institution
- Demonstrated ability as instructor of record to teach chemistry lecture and lab courses at the undergraduate level in an US institution.
- Experience teaching and managing courses with formal laboratory components
- Experience managing Teaching Assistants
- Experience with use of advanced technology in the classroom and, canvas or other LMS platforms.
- For the Lecturer in Forensic Chemistry (F1103A): Demonstrated ability to teach chemistry lecture and lab courses at the undergraduate level at a US institution.
- Experience in teaching and managing courses with formal laboratory components.
- Experience with use of advanced technology in the classroom and canvas or other LMS platforms.
- Involvement in forensic chemistry curriculum development and FEPAC certification.
Responsibilities
- Teaching lecture and laboratory courses in introductory chemistry and general chemistry, upper-level courses within the candidate's specialty
- Supervision of recitation and laboratory teaching assistants
- Participation in curriculum development
- Service to the department, college and university
- Maintain, develop, and coordinate introductory and general chemistry labs, as well as lab courses within their discipline
- Teaching and developing both lecture and laboratory courses in introductory forensic science, forensic biochemistry and/or chemistry, and crime scene investigation
- Participate in curriculum development for a FEPAC certified Forensic Chemistry degree
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Industry
Educational Services
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
