Limited Term Instructor - Chemistry

Inside Higher Ed; Carrollton (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A higher education institution is seeking a Limited Term Instructor - Chemistry to teach introductory courses at their Carrollton or Newnan campuses. The position requires an M.S. or Ph.D. in Chemistry and effective instructional skills. Candidates should demonstrate the ability to engage with students and maintain communication to support their academic needs. Competitive salary offered, commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• M.S. or Ph.D. in Chemistry required.
• Experience teaching Chemistry at the undergraduate level preferred.
• Familiarity with delivering materials via a learning management system.

Responsibilities

• Teach twelve credit hours in Introductory GOB, General Chemistry, and/or Organic Chemistry.
• Assist students with office hours and communication.
• Engage with program activities.

Skills

Subject matter expertise in chemical content

Effective communication skills

Ability to oversee safe laboratory experiments

Education

M.S. or Ph.D. in Chemistry

Minimum of 18 graduate level course credits in Chemistry

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Job Title: Limited Term Instructor - Chemistry
Location: UWG Recruiting Location
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 288447

Overview

The Chemistry Program at the University of West Georgia invites applications for a Limited-Term Instructor Position to begin August 1, 2025. The successful candidate will demonstrate effective instruction of introductory chemistry courses and laboratories to chemistry majors and non-majors. Instruction may be assigned to either Carrollton or Newnan campuses; travel may be required.

Job Summary

The position involves teaching 12 credit hours per semester in a combination of courses based on program needs and candidate expertise, including Introductory GOB Chemistry, General Chemistry, and Organic Chemistry. Engagement with program activities is expected.

Responsibilities

• Teach twelve credit hours (4/4 workload) in a combination of GOB Chemistry, General Chemistry, and/or Organic Chemistry lectures and labs, face-to-face at the Carrollton or Newnan, GA campuses.
• Be available to assist students by offering reasonable and regular face-to-face office hours.
• Maintain clear, regular, and engaging communication with enrolled students.

Required Qualifications

• M.S. or Ph.D. in Chemistry
• Minimum of 18 graduate level course credits in Chemistry with some experience teaching Chemistry at the undergraduate level as either an instructor for a

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience teaching introductory General Chemistry or Organic Chemistry lecture or lab as the head instructor for the course.

Salary

Salary commensurate with experience.

Application Materials

Required Documents to Attach: Letter of Interest, Resume/Curriculum Vitae, Transcripts, Two letters of reference or list of references, Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities.

Knowledge: Subject matter expertise in chemical content necessary to teach Introductory GOB, General Chemistry, or Organic Chemistry.

Skill: Ability to effectively communicate course content, deliver materials via a learning management system, and oversee safe laboratory experiments by undergraduates.

Abilities: Ability to work with undergraduate students to address their educational needs.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia emphasizes Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. Additional policies on Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom are provided online.

Conditions of Employment

Offers are contingent upon background checks, credential verification, reference checks, and may include pre-employment drug testing. Employment is subject to applicable laws and system policies.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of West Georgia is an equal employment opportunity institution, honoring all applicable state and federal laws. It recruits without regard to race, color, national origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status.

Other Information

The mission of the University of West Georgia is to enable students, faculty, and staff to realize their full potential through academic engagement, supportive services, and a caring, student-centered community. Values include ACHIEVEMENT, CARING, COLLABORATION, INCLUSIVENESS, INNOVATION, INTEGRITY, SUSTAINABILITY, and WISDOM.