Instructor/Lecturer/Sr Inst/Sr Lecturer- Chemistry

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 61,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

a Retirement Plan

Paid time Off

Tuition waivers for employees and debt

Job summary

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign invites applications for an Instructor/Lecturer/Senior Instructor in General Chemistry. The position is full-time, 9-month, non-tenure track, with renewal subject to enrollments and performance.

Responsibilities include delivering General Chemistry lectures and labs, mentoring TAs, coordinating with teaching labs, revising syllabi, and developing online courses. Salary ranges from $61,000 to $69,000 depending on rank and experience.

Qualifications

• Well-designed teaching materials and courses.
• Well-delivered lectures and inclusive classroom practices.
• Inclusive and ethical teaching.
• Reflective and evolving teaching practices.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and presenting contents in lecture and laboratory courses in General Chemistry.
• Supervising and mentoring teaching assistants, holding office hours to meet with students outside of class time, writing and grading examinations, and assigning grades.
• Coordinating and communicating with the Associate Director of Teaching Labs and lab staff about general chemistry lab courses and experiments.
• Attending General Chemistry area meetings and serving on one departmental and/or university-wide committee each year.
• Revising course content and syllabi to meet General Education certification and recertification.
• Developing content and teaching online General Chemistry courses that fulfill the University online course certification requirement.

Skills

Teaching

Mentoring

Curriculum development

Online course development

Education

Master's degree in Chemistry

PhD in Chemistry

Job description

Instructor/Lecturer/Senior Instructor/Sr Lecturer in General Chemistry

Department of Chemistry

University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

The Department of Chemistry in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign invites applications for a specialized faculty position as an Instructor/Lecturer/Senior Instructor/Lecturer in General Chemistry.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and presenting contents in lecture and laboratory courses in General Chemistry.
• Supervising and mentoring teaching assistants, holding office hours to meet with students outside of class time, writing and grading examinations, and assigning grades.
• Coordinating and communicating with the Associate Director of Teaching Labs and lab staff about general chemistry lab courses and experiments.
• Attending General Chemistry area meetings and serving on one departmental and/or university-wide committee each year.
• Revising course content and syllabi to meet General Education certification and recertification.
• Developing content and teaching online General Chemistry courses that fulfill the University online course certification requirement.

Duties at the Senior Instructor/Lecturer level also include substantial additions, improvements, or other contributions to the chemistry curriculum, such as new course development, study abroad experiences, and innovative teaching methods that improve student learning.

Qualifications

Instructor rank

Applicants for the Instructor rank must (i) hold a Masters degree in chemistry, or a closely related field, (ii) have demonstrated potential for high-quality college or university-level teaching in chemistry, and (iii) demonstrate a record of teaching effectiveness that meets the following elements of teaching excellence:

• Well-designed
• Well-delivered
• Inclusive and ethical
• Reflective and evolving

Senior Instructor rank

Applicants for the Senior Instructor rank must (i) hold a Masters degree in chemistry, or a closely related field, (ii) have demonstrated excellence in university-level teaching in chemistry, (iii) demonstrate a record of teaching effectiveness that meets the following elements of teaching excellence:

• Well-designed
• Well-delivered
• Inclusive and ethical
• Reflective and evolving

and, (iv) experience in curriculum development or current educational technologies. Experience and/or a strong interest in the creation of new and innovative course materials and experiments will enhance an application.

Lecturer rank

Applicants for the Lecturer rank must (i) hold a PhD in chemistry, or a closely related field and (ii) have demonstrated potential for high-quality college or university-level teaching in chemistry, and (iii) demonstrate a record of teaching effectiveness that meets the following elements of teaching excellence:

• Well-designed
• Well-delivered
• Inclusive and ethical
• Reflective and evolving

Senior Lecturer rank

Applicants for the Senior Lecturer rank must (i) hold a PhD in chemistry, or a closely related field, (ii) have demonstrated excellence in university-level teaching in chemistry, (iii) demonstrate a record of teaching effectiveness that meets the following elements of teaching excellence:

• Well-designed
• Well-delivered
• Inclusive and ethical
• Reflective and evolving

and, (iv) experience in curriculum development or current educational technologies. Experience and/or a strong interest in the creation of new and innovative course materials and experiments will enhance an application.

Salary and Appointment Information

This is a full-time, 9-month appointment paid over 12 months, non-tenure track position, renewable yearly subject to enrollments, funding, and strong performance evaluations.

Target start date is August 1, 2027, but renewed appointments will be on a 9-month service basis (Aug 16‑May 15).

The 9-month salary ranges are as follows:

• Instructor or Lecturer is $61,000–$64,000
• Senior Instructor or Senior Lecturer is $66,000–$69,000

Final salary offered will be determined by a thorough assessment of available market data, internal salary equity, candidate experience and qualifications, collective bargaining agreements, and budget constraints.

This position will be expected to work at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus on a full-time basis per the University’s Workplace Flexibility policy.

This position is eligible for sponsorship for work authorization, except for sponsorship of a new H1B petition that would incur the $100,000 fee.

Benefits

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• a Retirement Plan
• Paid time Off
• Tuition waivers for employees and dependents

Faculty Recruitment

Champaign-Urbana

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position; however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodation portal , or by contacting the Office for Access & Equity at 217-333-0885, option #1, or [e-mail].

Founded in 1867 as Illinois’s flagship public university, the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign empowers a global community of students, scholars, and alumni to change the world through bold, innovative research and transformative education. With a land-grant heritage rooted in progress, Illinois faculty drive paradigm-shifting discoveries, mentor future leaders, and collaborate across 15 colleges and instructional units and more than 20 research institutes. The university’s legacy of excellence includes 24 Nobel Prizes and 29 Pulitzer Prizes awarded to its faculty and alumni, $755 million in sponsored research funding, and 94 academic programs ranked in the top 20 nationally. Illinois offers the resources, recognition, and reach to accelerate your career — along with a highly competitive benefits portfolio. Discover how the Illinois Value Proposition foster professional longevity, personal fulfillment, and a deep sense of purpose in every role.

Requisition ID: 1039104

Job Category: Faculty