Visiting Lecturer in Chemistry

American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB); Indiana; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University South Bend invites applications for a Visiting Lecturer position in organic chemistry. The successful candidate will engage in teaching responsibilities for chemistry, biochemistry, and biology majors, with a 10-month contract starting August 1, 2025. Candidates are expected to have strong qualifications in chemistry and effective communication skills.

Qualifications

• Strong background in organic chemistry.
• Evidence of teaching organic chemistry.
• Experience with various teaching methods and curricular perspectives.

Responsibilities

• Teach two-semester organic chemistry lecture and laboratory sequence.
• Adapt teaching to evening, weekend, off-site, and/or online courses.

Skills

Communication

Organic Chemistry

Teaching Experience

Education

MS in chemistry, biochemistry, or closely related field

Ph.D. (ABD okay) in chemistry, biochemistry, or closely related field

Tools

NMR

FT-IR

Routine instruments for organic chemistry

Job description

Position Summary

The Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry at Indiana University South Bend invites applications for a Visiting Lecturer position as a one-year sabbatical replacement for our organic chemist. This position is not renewable. The successful candidate will teach the two-semester organic chemistry lecture and laboratory sequence for our chemistry, biochemistry, and biology majors. Some courses taught may be offered evening, weekend, off-site, and/or online. This is a 10-month contract starting August 1, 2025.

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Basic Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• MS in chemistry, biochemistry, or closely related field
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to function effectively in our department and within the university
• Strong background in organic chemistry
• Evidence of teaching organic chemistry
• Experience with NMR , FT-IR, and other routine instruments used in organic chemistry

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. ( ABD okay) in chemistry, biochemistry, or closely related field
• Experience with a variety of teaching methods and curricular perspectives.

Department Contact for Questions

Matthew Marmorino at [e-mail]

Special Instructions

Interested candidates must submit the following items for consideration:

• A letter of application that addresses the candidate's qualifications
• Curriculum vitae
• A teaching statement (or philosophy)
• Contact information (phone and email) for at least three references.
• Unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts
• At OTHER , submit any document you feel would benefit your application such as course evaluations.