Lecturer/Teaching Professor

Role details

The Chemistry Department is dedicated to excellence in education, research, and community engagement. The department is home to 28 full-time faculty members, 9 full-time staff members, more than 200 undergraduate majors, and over 40 graduate students, the department offers B.A., B.S. (ACS certified) and M.S. degrees in chemistry, and it offers a Ph.D. in Chemistry and Nanoscale Science. The Department is dedicated to the success and professional development of all students; engaging undergraduate and graduate students in collaborative, innovative scientific research; and supporting the local, regional, national, and international communities through leadership and outreach.

Vacancy Open to

All Candidates

Description of Work

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte recognizes the differentiation of mission, goals, and objectives inherent in the diversity of disciplines represented by its colleges and departments. Thus, the Job Responsibilities and Essential Functions for Non-Tenure Track Faculty should be interpreted in the context of the related departmental and collegiate teaching goals.

Teaching – Faculty responsibilities and essential functions with respect to teaching may include but are not limited to: subject matter competence, course design, course presentation, and grading student work.

If conducting or supporting research is an element of the work required in this position, then the following statement is applicable: This position is subject to research-security screening. As part of the application, applicants must disclose, either in their CV or in a separate document submitted with the application, all current appointments or affiliations with foreign institutions or organizations, foreign research support, and ongoing research collaborations with foreign institutions, organizations, or their personnel.

Before candidates advance to an on-campus interview, the university will review this information and other publicly available information for relationships involving institutions on the current Section 1286 list and any other applicable U.S. restricted-party lists. A disclosed or identified relationship does not automatically disqualify a candidate. As a condition of employment, a selected candidate must resolve any relationship the university determines would violate applicable law or sponsor requirements or materially impair the candidate’s or the university’s eligibility for federal funding.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Duties include teaching introductory chemistry courses, primarily General Chemistry; supporting departmental curriculum/pedagogy development; and serving on department and university committees. Additional duties could include serving as the coordinator of introductory courses or teaching in other chemistry courses. The successful candidate is also required to provide service to the institution and profession.

Minimum Experience/Education

UNC Charlotte gives primary consideration to the earned masters and/or terminal degree in the teaching discipline or a related discipline.

Preferred Education, Skills and Experience

Preferred qualifications include at least one year of experience teaching introductory chemistry courses and experience in curriculum/pedagogy development. We especially welcome applicants with experience and interest in utilizing evidence-based scientific teaching and learning practices to foster student success in general education and introductory chemistry courses.

Necessary Licenses/Certifications

Special Notes to Applicants

Applications must be made electronically at https://jobs.charlotte.edu (use position number #002763) and must include: (1) a letter of interest that addresses the applicant’s qualifications for the position; (2) a curriculum vitae; (3) a statement of teaching philosophy and interests; (4) unofficial copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts; and (5) contact information for three professional references. Review of applications will begin on November 23rd, 2026 and continue until the position is filled. Questions about the search may be directed to the search committee chair, Dr. Jessica White ([email protected]).

Please use the subject line Chemistry Faculty Position in all email inquiries about this position.

Required qualifications include a master’s or doctoral degree (or the equivalent) in chemistry or a closely related area, and at least one semester of teaching experience at the college level. Preferred qualifications include at least one year of experience teaching introductory chemistry courses and experience in curriculum/pedagogy development.

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other protected status. In keeping with this commitment, UNC Charlotte ensures that persons of any background are invited, included, and treated equally in the terms and conditions of employment.

The candidate chosen for this position will be required to provide an official transcript of their highest earned degree and submit to a criminal background check.

Job Open Date

10/23/2026

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Date Review of Applications will Begin

11/23/2026

Proposed Hire Date

08/16/2027

If time-limited, please indicate appointment end date

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