Description
Applications and nominations are sought for a Lecturer / Teaching Professor position in introductory chemistry courses. This faculty position in the Department of Chemistry at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte is a 9-month non-tenure track appointment with initial rank commensurate with the successful candidate’s experience. The position will begin on August 11, 2027 for an initial three-year term and is renewable.
Required qualifications include a master’s or doctoral degree (or the equivalent) in chemistry or a closely related area, and at least one semester of teaching experience at the college level. Preferred qualifications include at least one year of experience teaching introductory chemistry courses and experience in curriculum/pedagogy development. We especially welcome applicants with experience and interest in utilizing evidence-based scientific teaching and learning practices to foster student success in general education and introductory chemistry courses.
Duties include teaching introductory chemistry courses, primarily General Chemistry; supporting departmental curriculum/pedagogy development; and serving on department and university committees. Additional duties could include serving as the coordinator of introductory courses or teaching in other chemistry courses. The successful candidate is also required to provide service to the institution and profession.
The Chemistry Department is dedicated to excellence in education, research, and community engagement. The department is home to 28 full-time faculty members, 9 full-time staff members, more than 200 undergraduate majors, and over 40 graduate students, the department offers B.A., B.S. (ACS certified) and M.S. degrees in chemistry, and it offers a Ph.D. in Chemistry and Nanoscale Science. The Department is dedicated to the success and professional development of all students; engaging undergraduate and graduate students in collaborative, innovative scientific research; and supporting the local, regional, national, and international communities through leadership and outreach.
The Klein College of Science drives excellence in research, education, and community engagement to shape scientific discovery and cultivate global leaders. As one of UNC Charlotte’s newest colleges, it unites four dynamic academic departments—Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Mathematics and Statistics, and the Ishwar Aggarwal Department of Physics and Optical Science—with the Botanical Gardens, interdisciplinary research centers, and innovative programs. We combine state-of-the-art resources with a highly collaborative environment, empowering faculty to push the boundaries of research, deliver transformative learning experiences, and partner with leaders across the Charlotte region and beyond.
As a recently designated R1 doctoral research university, the University of North Carolina at Charlotte combines rapid institutional growth with top-tier academic ambition. Serving over 33,000 students as the third-largest UNC System campus, UNC Charlotte holds national recognition as a Carnegie Community Engagement campus and an APLU Innovation and Economic Prosperity University. The institution directly supports faculty excellence through competitive internal grants, comprehensive professional development, and generous family leave policies. Set in the nation’s 14th-largest city, UNC Charlotte offers faculty an extraordinary environment to build a career while enjoying one of America's vibrant, top-ranked places to live.
Applications must be made electronically at https://jobs.charlotte.edu (use position number #002763) and must include: (1) a letter of interest that addresses the applicant’s qualifications for the position; (2) a curriculum vitae; (3) a statement of teaching philosophy and interests; (4) unofficial copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts; and (5) contact information for three professional references. Review of applications will begin on November 23rd, 2026 and continue until the position is filled. Questions about the search may be directed to the search committee chair, Dr. Jessica White (jessica.white@charlotte.edu). Please use the subject line Chemistry Faculty Position in all email inquiries about this position.
This position is subject to research-security screening. As part of the application, applicants must disclose, either in their CV or in a separate document submitted with the application, all current appointments or affiliations with foreign institutions or organizations, foreign research support, and ongoing research collaborations with foreign institutions, organizations, or their personnel. Before candidates advance to an on-campus interview, the university will review this information and other publicly available information for relationships involving institutions on the current Section 1286 list and any other applicable U.S. restricted-party lists. A disclosed or identified relationship does not automatically disqualify a candidate. As a condition of employment, a selected candidate must resolve any relationship the university determines would violate applicable law or sponsor requirements or materially impair the candidate’s or the university’s eligibility for federal funding.
The University of North Carolina is committed to equality of educational and employment opportunity and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on any protected status.
The candidate chosen for this position will be required to provide an official transcript of their highest earned degree and submit to a criminal background check.
