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Work type: Faculty
Location: Boise, ID
Categories: College of Arts & Sciences
Position Overview
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Boise State University invites applications for a full-time Laboratory Instructor Position. The successful candidate will play a vital role in advancing the department’s instructional mission by teaching a combination of general, organic, or analytical chemistry laboratories. As well as spending five hours per week in the Chemistry Instructional Center (CIC), a drop in tutoring center that supports all service chemistry courses. This position instructs four laboratory sections per semester and is required to attend presemester and weekly preparation meetings.
Department Overview
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry offers a Bachelor’s and Master of Science degrees in Chemistry. The department's vision is to “Promote student success through excellence in chemistry.” We realize this vision by providing exceptional student research experiences and a curriculum that includes developing critical thinking skills, independent research projects, instrumentation training, exceptional laboratory practices, and mastery of scientific writing.
As a Carnegie R2 ranked institution (Ph.D. granting, high research activity), we are dedicated to increasing high impact research. Our faculty members conduct research in areas such as drug discovery, medicinal chemistry & medical devices, cosmochemistry, prebiotic chemistry, archaeological science, computational chemistry, enzymology and enzyme mechanisms, RNA and protein chemistry, and polymer chemistry. Our faculty members participate and mentor Ph.D. graduate students in transdisciplinary programs including Materials Science and Engineering, Biomolecular Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Computing, and Systems Engineering (planned).
We are proud of our collaborative culture and our shared goal to “work in a department that embraces a team spirit of cooperation and respect for all.”
About Boise State
Boise State University is a powerhouse of creativity, research, and impact. Our campus sits along the Boise River and reaches into the heart of Idaho’s capital – a vibrant hub for innovation, culture, and outdoor adventure. We’re nationally recognized for trailblazing research, student success, and community impact.
Our faculty are scholars, mentors, and changemakers who advance ideas, discoveries, and the next generation of leaders. Boise offers the perfect backdrop – a welcoming city with a thriving arts scene, growing tech sector, and mountains on the horizon. Join us and help shape a bold, collaborative academic community.
Learn more about faculty careers at Boise State and the City of Boise.
Minimum Qualifications
Position will close for new applicants on May 3, 2026
For questions regarding this position, please contact chemistry@boisestate.edu
Salary And Benefits
Salary is $35,672.00
Our standard faculty contract is a 9-month contract (unless otherwise noted) with pay and benefits spread over 12 months. This is a yearly, renewable contract, unless noted that the position is temporary. More information about faculty contract and work days is available here.
Boise State University provides a best-in-class benefits package, including (but not limited to):
Applications close: May 3, 2026 11:55 PM Mountain Daylight Time
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Work type: Faculty
Location: Boise, ID
Categories: College of Arts & Sciences
Position Overview
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Boise State University invites applications for a full-time Laboratory Instructor Position. The successful candidate will play a vital role in advancing the department’s instructional mission by teaching a combination of general, organic, or analytical chemistry laboratories. As well as spending five hours per week in the Chemistry Instructional Center (CIC), a drop in tutoring center that supports all service chemistry courses. This position instructs four laboratory sections per semester and is required to attend presemester and weekly preparation meetings.
Department Overview
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry offers a Bachelor’s and Master of Science degrees in Chemistry. The department's vision is to “Promote student success through excellence in chemistry.” We realize this vision by providing exceptional student research experiences and a curriculum that includes developing critical thinking skills, independent research projects, instrumentation training, exceptional laboratory practices, and mastery of scientific writing.
As a Carnegie R2 ranked institution (Ph.D. granting, high research activity), we are dedicated to increasing high impact research. Our faculty members conduct research in areas such as drug discovery, medicinal chemistry & medical devices, cosmochemistry, prebiotic chemistry, archaeological science, computational chemistry, enzymology and enzyme mechanisms, RNA and protein chemistry, and polymer chemistry. Our faculty members participate and mentor Ph.D. graduate students in transdisciplinary programs including Materials Science and Engineering, Biomolecular Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Computing, and Systems Engineering (planned).
We are proud of our collaborative culture and our shared goal to “work in a department that embraces a team spirit of cooperation and respect for all.”
About Boise State
Boise State University is a powerhouse of creativity, research, and impact. Our campus sits along the Boise River and reaches into the heart of Idaho’s capital – a vibrant hub for innovation, culture, and outdoor adventure. We’re nationally recognized for trailblazing research, student success, and community impact.
Our faculty are scholars, mentors, and changemakers who advance ideas, discoveries, and the next generation of leaders. Boise offers the perfect backdrop – a welcoming city with a thriving arts scene, growing tech sector, and mountains on the horizon. Join us and help shape a bold, collaborative academic community.
Learn more about faculty careers at Boise State and the City of Boise.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or Biochemistry
- M.S. or PhD in Chemistry or commensurate teaching experience
- College teaching experience in general, organic, and/or analytical chemistry
- College Chemistry GPA of greater than 3.2 on a 4.0 scale
- Cover letter
- Resume or CV
- Contact information for three professional references
Position will close for new applicants on May 3, 2026
For questions regarding this position, please contact chemistry@boisestate.edu
Salary And Benefits
Salary is $35,672.00
Our standard faculty contract is a 9-month contract (unless otherwise noted) with pay and benefits spread over 12 months. This is a yearly, renewable contract, unless noted that the position is temporary. More information about faculty contract and work days is available here.
Boise State University provides a best-in-class benefits package, including (but not limited to):
- 10.76% University contribution to your ORP retirement fund (Professional and Faculty employees)
- Excellent medical, dental and other health-related insurance coverages
- Tuition fee waiver benefits for employees, spouses and their dependents
- Dual Career Assistance Support for spouses and partners.
- See our full benefits page for more information
Applications close: May 3, 2026 11:55 PM Mountain Daylight Time
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Salary : $35,672