Lab Instructor - Chemistry

Boise State University; Boise, Northern (ID, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ORP retirement plan contribution (10.8

Excellent health insurance

Tuition fee waiver

Dual Career Assistance

Job summary

Boise State University invites applications for a full‑time Laboratory Instructor. The successful candidate will teach general, organic, or analytical chemistry laboratories and spend five hours weekly in the CIC tutoring center.

The role includes four lab sections per semester and required pre‑semester and weekly preparation meetings. The department offers BS and MS degrees and emphasizes student success, research experiences, and strong writing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or Biochemistry is required.
• M.S. or PhD in Chemistry or commensurate teaching experience preferred.
• College teaching experience in general, organic, and/or analytical chemistry is desirable.
• College Chemistry GPA of greater than 3.2 on a 4.0 scale is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach a combination of general, organic, or analytical chemistry laboratories.
• Instruct four laboratory sections per semester.
• Spend five hours per week in the Chemistry Instructional Center (CIC).
• Attend pre‑semester and weekly preparation meetings.

Skills

Teaching

Laboratory instruction

Curriculum development

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or Biochemistry

M.S. or PhD in Chemistry or commensurate teaching experience

Job description

Position overview:

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Boise State University invites applications for a full‑time Laboratory Instructor Position. The successful candidate will play a vital role in advancing the department’s instructional mission by teaching a combination of general, organic, or analytical chemistry laboratories. As well as spending five hours per week in the Chemistry Instructional Center (CIC), a drop‑in tutoring center that supports all service chemistry courses. This position instructs four laboratory sections per semester and is required to attend pre‑semester and weekly preparation meetings.

Department overview:

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry offers a Bachelor’s and Master of Science degrees in Chemistry. The department’s vision is to “Promote student success through excellence in chemistry.” We realize this vision by providing exceptional student research experiences and a curriculum that includes developing critical thinking skills, independent research projects, instrumentation training, exceptional laboratory practices, and mastery of scientific writing.

As a Carnegie R2 ranked institution (Ph.D. granting, high research activity), we are dedicated to increasing high‑impact research. Our faculty members conduct research in areas such as drug discovery, medicinal chemistry & medical devices, cosmochemistry, prebiotic chemistry, archaeological science, computational chemistry, enzymology and enzyme mechanisms, RNA and protein chemistry, and polymer chemistry. Our faculty members participate and mentor Ph.D. graduate students in transdisciplinary programs including Materials Science and Engineering, Biomolecular Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Computing, and Systems Engineering (planned).

We are proud of our collaborative culture and our shared goal to “work in a department that embraces a team spirit of cooperation and respect for all.”

About Boise State:

Boise State University is a powerhouse of creativity, research, and impact. Our campus sits along the Boise River and reaches into the heart of Idaho’s capital – a vibrant hub for innovation, culture, and outdoor adventure. We’re nationally recognized for trailblazing research, student success, and community impact.

Our faculty are scholars, mentors, and changemakers who advance ideas, discoveries, and the next generation of leaders. Boise offers the perfect backdrop – a welcoming city with a thriving arts scene, growing tech sector, and mountains on the horizon. Join us and help shape a bold, collaborative academic community.

Learn more about faculty careers at Boise State and the City of Boise.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or Biochemistry

Preferred qualifications:

• M.S. or PhD in Chemistry or commensurate teaching experience
• College teaching experience in general, organic, and/or analytical chemistry
• College Chemistry GPA of greater than 3.2 on a 4.0 scale

Required application materials:

• Cover letter
• Resume or CV
• Contact information for three professional references

Closing Date:

Position will close for new applicants on September 30, 2026

For questions regarding this position, please contact [e-mail]

Salary and Benefits:

Salary is $35,672.00

Our standard faculty contract is a 9-month contract (unless otherwise noted) with pay and benefits spread over 12 months. This is a yearly, renewable contract, unless noted that the position is temporary. More information about faculty contract and work days is available here.

Boise State University provides a best-in-class benefits package, including (but not limited to):

• 10.76% University contribution to your ORP retirement fund (Professional and Faculty employees)
• Excellent medical, dental and other health‑related insurance coverages
• Tuition fee waiver benefits for employees, spouses and their dependents
• Dual Career Assistance Support for spouses and partners.
• See our full benefits page for more information