Senior Lecturer (Physical Chemistry)

Vanderbilt; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt University invites applications for a non-tenure track instructional Senior Lecturer in Chemistry. The appointee will teach physical and general chemistry with laboratory components, supporting the Arts & Sciences Core curriculum.

Ideal candidates hold a Ph.D. in Chemistry by August 1, 2027 and have postdoctoral or teaching experience; mentoring undergraduates in the lab is encouraged and valued. Responsibilities include advising students and other instructional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• PhD in Chemistry by Aug 1, 2027 required.
• Postdoctoral research and/or teaching experience desirable.
• Experience mentoring undergraduate researchers in the laboratory preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach physical and general chemistry and associated laboratory courses.
• Advise students and participate in departmental activities and programming.
• Contribute to the Arts & Sciences Core curriculum and service duties as assigned.

Skills

Undergraduate teaching

Chemistry education

Mentoring undergraduates

Education

PhD in Chemistry

Job description

Vanderbilt University: College of Arts and Science: Natural Sciences: Chemistry

Location

Open Date

Sep 28, 2026

Description

The Department Chemistry at Vanderbilt University seeks a highly motivated candidate with a strong commitment to undergraduate education and a Ph.D. in Chemistry to fill a non-tenure track, instructional faculty position at the rank of Senior Lecturer beginning in AY 2027-2028. The ideal candidate will have expertise in the field of physical chemistry and is interested in the instruction of physical and general chemistry, including related laboratory courses. This position will also support the Arts & Science Core curriculum. Other responsibilities may include advising students, managing departmental and program extracurricular activities, contributing to programming, and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Chemistry by August 1, 2027. Postdoctoral research and/or teaching experience is desirable. Applicants should highlight their experience working with undergraduates and mentoring undergraduate researchers in the laboratory where possible.

Vanderbilt University shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilitiesand prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors provide equal employment opportunitywithout regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.