Assistant/Associate Professor (Lecturer) for Chemistry

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Utah's Department of Chemistry invites applications for a career-line, non-tenure-track faculty member at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor (Lecturer). The successful candidate will teach organic and general chemistry (lab and lecture) and contribute to undergraduate education.

We seek a model educator committed to equity in chemistry education, using evidence-based instructional practices, and collaborating with faculty and staff to reform the curriculum.

Qualifications

• PhD in Chemistry, Chemistry education or related field.
• Commitment to equity in Chemistry education and utilization of inclusive, evidence-based instructional practices.
• Experience collaborating with faculty, staff, and students to reform undergraduate Chemistry curriculum.
• Excellent communication, organization, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach several departmental courses per year, core teaching includes organic and general chemistry (lab and lecture).
• Work with faculty to develop, implement, and assess curriculum reforms.
• Serve as a model and consultant for inclusive, evidence-based instructional practices in courses.
• Collaborate with Chemistry staff and affiliates to support college-wide educational programs.
• Note: the candidate is not required to seek external funding or publish, but collaboration may occur.

Skills

Inclusive teaching

Collaboration

Communication

Organization

Leadership

Education

PhD or equivalent in Chemistry, Chemistry education or related field

Job description

Assistant/Associate Professor (Lecturer) for Chemistry

The Department of Chemistry at the University of Utah invites applications for a career-line (non-tenure-track) faculty member at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor (Lecturer). We seek a model educator to help us provide a world-class education for every undergraduate student.

The successful applicant will have:

• a PhD or equivalent in Chemistry, Chemistry education or a related field;
• a commitment to equity in Chemistry education and record of utilizing inclusive, evidence-based instructional practices;
• experience collaborating with faculty, staff, and students to reform aspects of the undergraduate Chemistry curriculum;
• excellent communication, organization, and leadership skills. We are seeking a long-term colleague who will be fully integrated into our department.

The responsibilities of the successful candidate will be to:

• Teach several departmental courses per year. The expectation is that the core teaching will include organic chemistry and general chemistry (both lab and lecture) but may also include other courses as appropriate.
• Work with other faculty to develop, implement, and assess the effectiveness of curriculum reforms.
• Serve as a model and consultant for other faculty who want to utilize inclusive, evidence-based instructional practices in their courses.
• Work with Chemistry staff and faculty affiliates to help execute college-wide educational programs. While the successful candidate will not be expected to seek external funding or publish peer-reviewed papers, collaborative opportunities for such activities may be possible, provided they are synergistic with the above responsibilities.

This is an exciting time in the Department of Chemistry. The University is experiencing large enrollment increases, resulting in a more diverse student body from a broader range of academic, geographic, socioeconomic, ethnic, and life-experience backgrounds. We seek a colleague committed to inclusive excellence who will make a lasting impact on our department and institution. The Department is committed to continuing to build a robust and varied intellectual community, and encourages applicants of all races, ethnicities, genders, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to apply.

Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated successful teaching experience at this level as evidenced by experience, course evaluations and reference letters.

Priority consideration will be given to applications received by November 15, 2026. Materials should be uploaded in PDF format.

Department: 00121 - Chemistry

City: Salt Lake City, UT

Track: Non Tenure Track

Requisition Number: PRN01604CF

Open Until Filled: Yes

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