Lab Lecturer of Chemistry

Department

Chemistry & Biochemistry, Chair

Compensation

Negotiable

General Description / Primary Purpose :

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry is seeking a 12-month, non-tenure earning, Lab Lecturer of Chemistry. Position responsibilities include a teaching load of 5-5-2 sections in fall-spring-summer. Responsibilities include teaching introductory and general chemistry laboratory courses, in addition to laboratory courses in modern analytical, biochemistry, and / or organic chemistry dependent on candidate experience; preparing chemicals and equipment to ensure the lab space is in good condition to teach laboratory experiments; working with the Laboratory Manager and Laboratory Technician to provide lab support each term; and determining supplies and consumables to be ordered to support teaching labs. In addition to teaching, service to the department, college, and university will be required.

Supervisor : This position will report to the Department Chair, Dr. Bryan Knuckley.

Working Hours : Varies

Supervision Exercised : This is not a supervisory role.

Required Licensure : N / A

Anticipated Start Date : The position is expected to begin on August 3, 2026.

Required Qualifications :

Applicants must have a minimum of a master’s degree in chemistry, biochemistry, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications / Skills :

Previous, documented experience in teaching undergraduate chemistry lab courses.

Demonstration of the commitment and capability to provide an excellent learning environment to students, to work with student-centered methods of instruction, and to contribute to the continuing development and implementation of curricular content.

Additional Application Materials Required :

Applicants should be prepared to provide the following required documents :

Current curriculum vitae

Cover letter

General Teaching Philosophy (1-2 pages) that includes : 1) Prior teaching experience and 2) Strategies for teaching students with varying levels of prerequisite knowledge and helping them succeed and persist in STEM disciplines.

Name, phone number, and email address of three professional references will be requested during the application review stage.

The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials by the date of hire.

Additional Requirements :

Applicants may be required to upload additional documents based on their responses to the

Foreign Influence Review questions.

Passport (all pages including blank pages) and

Form DS-160 (if ever submitted. If not, upload an explanation)

Application Review Date : Initial review of applications will begin on October 20, 2025.

Job Posting Close Date : Open until filled.

How to Apply :

Applicants must submit an online application that includes all required documents and reference information. Questions may be directed to the chairs of the search committee : Dr. Willis Jones w.jones@unf.edu , and Melissa Bush mbush@unf.edu .

About the Department :

The Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry at UNF offers Chemistry baccalaureate degrees, with concentrations in General Chemistry, Pre-medical Professions, and Materials Science, and a Biochemistry baccalaureate degree. Master’s level degrees are offered in Materials Science and Biomedical Sciences, but other programs are being developed closely related to drug discovery and health research.

For more information about the department of Chemistry and Biochemistry visit :

https : / / www.unf.edu / coas / chemistry / .

Statement(s) of Understanding

This position requires a background check. In conjunction with the University's policy, this position may also require a credit check.

The holder of this position is designated as a “Responsible Employee” pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University’s Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator

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