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Lecturer - General Chemistry or Organic Chemistry 2026-27
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What they do
A Chemistry Professor teaches foundational chemistry ideas, truths, and methods to students through a combination of classroom instruction, lab experience, and assignments at colleges, trade schools or other institutes. May assist or lead in the creation of the chemistry curriculum to be taught. In addition to instruction, they may assist or lead in research initiatives relating to their field.
$97,993 / year median in California
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Lecturer
- General Chemistry or Organic Chemistry 2026-27 University of California
- Irvine United States, California, Irvine Sep 08, 2026
Position overview Salary range:
$70,977 - 199,722 Application Window Open date: September 8, 2026 Next review date: Friday, Oct 9, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date:
Wednesday, Jun 30, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled. Position description The Department of Chemistry anticipates possible positions for Lecturers in General Chemistry and Organic Chemistry for the 2026-27 Academic Year. The percentage of time is variable, depending on the course(s) assigned. The salary is commensurate with experience. This is a temporary position, and the successful candidate(s) will be hired only for the duration of one or more academic quarters in 2026-27 or in the summer session of 2027.
Requirements:
The minimum requirements are in Ph.D. in Chemistry and an excellent teaching record. Please apply online at with a curriculum vitae including publications list, teaching evaluations (if available), and names of three letters of references (please do not solicit letters).
Department:
https://www.chem.uci.edu/employment Qualifications Basic qualifications (required at time of application) Applications are sought from candidates with Ph.D. degree in Chemistry with an excellent teaching record and large course instruction experience. Application Requirements Document requirements Curriculum Vitae
- Your most recently updated C.V. Cover Letter Statement of Research (Optional) Teaching Statement
- See our guidance for writing a reflective teaching statement.
(Optional) Reference requirements
3-5 required (contact information only) Apply link:
https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF10430 About UC Irvine The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC anti-discrimination policy. As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct. "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination, as defined by the employer.
UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties APM
- 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment.
As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements. Job location Irvine, CA
Benefits
- Dental Insurance