Visiting Lab Lecturer, Chemistry

General Description/Primary Purpose

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry is seeking a 9-Month, non-tenure earning, Visiting Laboratory Lecturer of Chemistry. Position responsibilities include a 5/5 teaching load or its equivalent, and service to the department, college, and university.

Job Functions

• Teach introductory and general chemistry laboratory courses, as well as laboratory courses in modern analytical, biochemistry, physical, and/or organic chemistry, dependent on candidate experience.
• Prepare chemicals and equipment to ensure laboratory spaces are properly maintained and ready for instructional use.
• Collaborate with the Laboratory Manager and Laboratory Technician to provide laboratory support each term.
• Determine supplies and consumables to be ordered to support instructional laboratory activities.
  
  

Supervisor

This position will report to the Department Chair.

Working Hours

Varies

Supervision Exercised

This is not a supervisory role.

Anticipated Start Date

The position is expected to begin on August 3, 2026.

Preferred Qualifications / Skills

• Previous, documented experience in teaching undergraduate chemistry laboratory courses.
• Demonstrated commitment and capability to provide an excellent learning environment, apply student-centered instructional methods, and contribute to the development and implementation of curricular content.
  
  

Additional Application Materials Required

Applicants should be prepared to provide the following required documents:

• Current curriculum vitae
• Cover letter
• General Teaching Philosophy (1-2 pages) that includes:
• Prior teaching experience
• Strategies for teaching students with varying levels of prerequisite knowledge and supporting student success and persistence in STEM disciplines
  
  

The name, phone number, and email address of three professional references will be requested during the application review stage. The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of qualifying academic credentials by the date of hire.

Additional Requirements

Applicants may be required to upload additional documents based on their responses to the Foreign Influence Review questions, including:

• Passport (all pages, including blank pages)
• Form DS-160 (if ever submitted; if not, upload an explanation)
  
  

Application Review Date

Initial review of applications will begin on March 30, 2026, and continue until filled.

Job Posting Close Date

Open until filled.

How to Apply

Applicants must submit an online application that includes all required application documents. Questions about the position may be directed to Dr. Benjamin Williams at

benjamin.williams@unf.edu or Melissa Bush at

mbush@unf.edu.

About The Department

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at UNF offers Chemistry baccalaureate degrees with concentrations in General Chemistry, Pre-medical Professions, and Materials Science, as well as a Biochemistry baccalaureate degree. Masters degrees are offered in Materials Science and Biomedical Sciences, with additional programs under development related to drug discovery and health research.

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