What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lecturer or Assistant Teaching Professor of Chemistry position at Appalachian State University?
Posting Details
Request to Recruit
Position Title Lecturer or Assistant Teaching Professor of Chemistry
Tenure Status Non-Tenure Track
Provide Rank Special Faculty (Lecturer or Assistant Teaching Professor)
Position Number 092401
VISA Sponsorship? VISA sponsorship is available for this position. All candidates must be eligible to work and live in the U.S.
Department Chemistry & Fermentation Sciences - 250150
Working Location (City, State) Boone, NC
Position Summary Information
Minimum Qualifications
M.S. or Ph.D. in Chemistry; applicants with degrees in related fields to chemistry will be considered if they have a minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in chemistry.
Candidates who are ABD will be considered, but the position requires completion of all degree requirements before the beginning date of appointment.
Areas Of Interest (No Minimum Level Required)
N/A
Description Of The Department Or Unit
The Department of Chemistry and Fermentation Sciences offers a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry with eight different concentrations: the American Chemical Society ( ACS ) Certified degree, Marketing and Business, Biochemistry, Environmental, Fermentation Sciences, Forensic Science, Individually Designed and Chemistry Secondary Education Licensure. The department also offers a BA degree in Chemistry and a Bachelor of Science degree in Fermentation Sciences. The department has 18 tenure-track faculty members, 18 non-tenure track faculty members, and approximately 350 undergraduate majors.
The department’s programs prepare students to attend graduate and professional schools, as well as for employment in the pharmaceutical and fermentation industries and other business sectors. We strive to be globally relevant by educating students prepared to contribute in a dynamic, technology-centered world. We are committed to providing a comprehensive curriculum in the chemical sciences, state-of-the-art research, and regional, state, and global service/engagement opportunities.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
The successful candidate will teach up to 12 contact hours per week in undergraduate laboratories and/or lectures.
Instructional duties will include in-person and/or online introductory-level chemistry laboratories and lectures. More advanced courses may also be assigned, depending upon candidate qualifications and departmental needs. The candidate will hold office hours for students, promote chemical safety, and perform the other normal duties associated with teaching. Candidates will be expected to engage in relevant service activities to support the department’s vision, mission, and values .
Type of Position Full Time Position
Appointment Type 1.0
Number Of Months Per Year 9
Physical Demands of Position
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Posting Details Information
Proposed Date of Hire 08/01/2026
Suggested Salary Range Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
ABD Consideration: No ABD consideration (see desc. below)
ABD Description
ABD with reduction in rank and salary: ABD will be considered for this position. Evidence of successful defense of the dissertation must be received by July 31 for a fall hire or November 30 for a spring hire. If confirmation of defense is not provided by the deadline, the candidate will receive a new one-year fixed-term contract and be hired at the rank of Instructor. The candidate’s salary will also be reduced to a lower rate commensurate with other full-time instructors in the same department. However, if degree verification is provided before the end of the one-year fixed-term contract, the candidate will be returned to the rank of assistant professor with commensurate compensation beginning July 1 of the following academic year.
No ABD consideration: Only candidates with an earned doctorate or terminal degree from an accredited institution will be considered for the position. Since ABD will not meet the minimum requirements, ABD will not be considered.
Special Instructions to Applicants
For a complete application, please apply and submit the following documents electronically through Appalachian State University’s Job Board:
The continued employment of a special faculty member during the term appointment may be made expressly contingent on items such as the continued availability of funding from any source, on enrollment levels, or any other contingency established by the institution.
UNC System Code (Section 610(2)) Special Faculty Hires
The continued employment of a special faculty member during the term appointment may be made expressly contingent on items such as the continued availability of funding from any source, on enrollment levels, or any other contingency established by the institution.
Posting Date 04/09/2026
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Evaluation of Applications Begins 05/01/2026
Search Chair Name Megen Culpepper
Search Chair Email culpepperma@appstate.edu
Quick Link https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/53673
Posting Number FA00572P
Request to Recruit
Position Title Lecturer or Assistant Teaching Professor of Chemistry
Tenure Status Non-Tenure Track
Provide Rank Special Faculty (Lecturer or Assistant Teaching Professor)
Position Number 092401
VISA Sponsorship? VISA sponsorship is available for this position. All candidates must be eligible to work and live in the U.S.
Department Chemistry & Fermentation Sciences - 250150
Working Location (City, State) Boone, NC
Position Summary Information
Minimum Qualifications
M.S. or Ph.D. in Chemistry; applicants with degrees in related fields to chemistry will be considered if they have a minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in chemistry.
Candidates who are ABD will be considered, but the position requires completion of all degree requirements before the beginning date of appointment.
Areas Of Interest (No Minimum Level Required)
- This position is open to any chemistry subdiscipline.
- Teaching experience in any area of chemistry (introductory, general, organic, inorganic, analytical, physical, biochemistry) is preferred.
N/A
Description Of The Department Or Unit
The Department of Chemistry and Fermentation Sciences offers a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry with eight different concentrations: the American Chemical Society ( ACS ) Certified degree, Marketing and Business, Biochemistry, Environmental, Fermentation Sciences, Forensic Science, Individually Designed and Chemistry Secondary Education Licensure. The department also offers a BA degree in Chemistry and a Bachelor of Science degree in Fermentation Sciences. The department has 18 tenure-track faculty members, 18 non-tenure track faculty members, and approximately 350 undergraduate majors.
The department’s programs prepare students to attend graduate and professional schools, as well as for employment in the pharmaceutical and fermentation industries and other business sectors. We strive to be globally relevant by educating students prepared to contribute in a dynamic, technology-centered world. We are committed to providing a comprehensive curriculum in the chemical sciences, state-of-the-art research, and regional, state, and global service/engagement opportunities.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
The successful candidate will teach up to 12 contact hours per week in undergraduate laboratories and/or lectures.
Instructional duties will include in-person and/or online introductory-level chemistry laboratories and lectures. More advanced courses may also be assigned, depending upon candidate qualifications and departmental needs. The candidate will hold office hours for students, promote chemical safety, and perform the other normal duties associated with teaching. Candidates will be expected to engage in relevant service activities to support the department’s vision, mission, and values .
Type of Position Full Time Position
Appointment Type 1.0
Number Of Months Per Year 9
Physical Demands of Position
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Posting Details Information
Proposed Date of Hire 08/01/2026
Suggested Salary Range Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
ABD Consideration: No ABD consideration (see desc. below)
ABD Description
ABD with reduction in rank and salary: ABD will be considered for this position. Evidence of successful defense of the dissertation must be received by July 31 for a fall hire or November 30 for a spring hire. If confirmation of defense is not provided by the deadline, the candidate will receive a new one-year fixed-term contract and be hired at the rank of Instructor. The candidate’s salary will also be reduced to a lower rate commensurate with other full-time instructors in the same department. However, if degree verification is provided before the end of the one-year fixed-term contract, the candidate will be returned to the rank of assistant professor with commensurate compensation beginning July 1 of the following academic year.
No ABD consideration: Only candidates with an earned doctorate or terminal degree from an accredited institution will be considered for the position. Since ABD will not meet the minimum requirements, ABD will not be considered.
Special Instructions to Applicants
For a complete application, please apply and submit the following documents electronically through Appalachian State University’s Job Board:
- Cover letter addressing experience in teaching chemistry
- Current curriculum vitae
- Unofficial copies of undergraduate transcripts
- Unofficial copies of graduate transcripts
- Statement of teaching philosophy with examples of practical application
- Names, email addresses, and telephone contact information for three professional references
The continued employment of a special faculty member during the term appointment may be made expressly contingent on items such as the continued availability of funding from any source, on enrollment levels, or any other contingency established by the institution.
UNC System Code (Section 610(2)) Special Faculty Hires
The continued employment of a special faculty member during the term appointment may be made expressly contingent on items such as the continued availability of funding from any source, on enrollment levels, or any other contingency established by the institution.
Posting Date 04/09/2026
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Evaluation of Applications Begins 05/01/2026
Search Chair Name Megen Culpepper
Search Chair Email culpepperma@appstate.edu
Quick Link https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/53673
Posting Number FA00572P