Chemistry & Forensic Science Instructor — Teach & Impact

University of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of South Carolina invites applications for a full-time, professional-track faculty position as an Instructor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry starting August 16, 2025. This is a 9-month appointment focusing on General Chemistry and Forensic Science.

The Instructor will teach 4 courses per semester (8 total per 9-month term), assist with lab operations and ensure availability of essential chemicals and instrumentation, and support department lecture and lab programs

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in chemistry or forensic science with at least 6 semesters of undergraduate teaching experience by the appointment start date.
• Ph.D. in chemistry or forensic science by the appointment start date with evidence of potential for excellence in teaching.
• Experience teaching general chemistry, forensic science, organic chemistry or chemistry for non-science majors.

Responsibilities

• Teach 4 courses per semester (8 courses total per 9‑month appointment) in General Chemistry and Forensic Science.
• For lab courses, ensure essential chemicals and appropriate instrumentation are available.
• Provide support to the department’s lecture or lab programs as necessary.

Skills

Teaching ability

Education

Master’s degree in chemistry or forensic science

Ph.D. in chemistry or forensic science (preferred)

Job description

The University of South Carolina invites applications for a full-time, professional-track faculty position as an Instructor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry starting August 16, 2025. This is a 9-month appointment focusing on General Chemistry and Forensic Science.

The Instructor will teach 4 courses per semester (8 total per 9-month term), assist with lab operations and ensure availability of essential chemicals and instrumentation, and support department lecture and lab programs