Lecturer/Teaching Professor

The Chemistry Department is dedicated to excellence in education, research, and community engagement. Home to 26 full-time faculty members, eight 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 administers the interdisciplinary Ph.D. in Chemistry and Nanoscale Science. The Department is dedicated to the success and professional development of students of all backgrounds; engaging undergraduate and graduate students in collaborative, innovative scientific research; and supporting the local, regional, national, and international communities through leadership and outreach.

Duties include teaching introductory chemistry courses, primarily Introduction to General, Organic, and Biochemistry I and II; and service responsibilities, such as support for 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 or biochemistry courses. The successful candidate is also required to provide service to the institution and profession.

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.

Required qualifications include a master's or doctoral degree (or the equivalent) in chemistry or a related area, and at least one semester of teaching experience at the college level.

Applications must be made electronically at https://jobs.charlotte.edu (use position number #005596) 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 January 31, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. Questions about the search may be directed to the search committee chair, Dr. Joanna Krueger (Joanna.Krueger@charlotte.edu). Please use the subject line GOB Position in all email inquiries about this position.

The University of North Carolina is committed to equality of educational and employment opportunity and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on any protected status.

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.

Hiring is subject to budget availability.

Dr. Joanna Krueger
Joanna.Krueger@charlotte.edu