What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lecturer position at University of Maryland?
Job Description Summary & Additional Information
Organization's Summary Statement:
The mission of the Department of Chemistry at the University of Maryland is to conduct world-class, cutting-edge research in the chemical sciences while delivering the highest quality of education to undergraduate students, graduate students, and postdoctoral associates. Our research and education programs span the traditional chemistry areas of analytical, inorganic, organic, physical chemistry and biochemistry, and include visionary programs in chemical biology, materials chemistry, theoretical chemistry, and nanotechnology. We pride ourselves on a research and education environment that is highly interactive, diverse, and collegial, and offers students and researchers with the state-of-the-art instrumentation and the training environment needed for them to advance the discipline and become professional leaders.
Position Overview:
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.
Qualifications
Candidates must have a Ph.D. degree in chemistry, biochemistry or a closely related discipline, and experience in teaching at the college/university level.
Preferences:
Experience teaching laboratory and high-enrollment courses is preferred.
Physical Demands:
N/A
Licenses/Certifications:
N/A
Required Application Materials:
Applicants must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy, and contact information for three persons from whom letters of recommendation will be solicited,
Best Consideration Date : April 30, 2026
Open Until Filled: Yes
Department
CMNS-Chemistry & BiochemistryWorker Sub-Type
Faculty RegularSalary Range
75,000-80,000/yearBackground Checks
Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.
Employment Eligibility
The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.
EEO Statement
The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.
Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice
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