Lecturer

Position Information Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and must maintain authorization throughout employment. This position is not eligible for sponsorship. This position is contingent upon the availability of sufficient funding. Employment Status Faculty/Type Title Lecturer Area of Study Chemistry & Biochemistry Begins Fall Semester 2026 About the College Spelman College seeks teacher/scholars dedicated to excellence in teaching and to the continued enhancement of the academic environment for students and colleagues. Founded in 1881, Spelman College is a private four-year liberal arts college located in Atlanta, GA. The oldest historically Black college for women in the United States, Spelman is a member of the Atlanta University Center Consortium and Atlanta Regional Consortium for Higher Education. Position Description The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry invites applications for a full-time position at the Lecturer rank to begin August 2026. We seek an outstanding lecturer dedicated to excellence in the chemical and biochemical sciences. The department, an American Chemical Society ( ACS )-approved program, has a strong and proven reputation for educating and training women of African-descent to excel in STEM fields. The successful candidate will have a doctorate in chemistry or a related area and prepared to teach courses at the undergraduate level in at least one or more of the traditional sub disciplinary areas of chemistry as identified by the

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Analytical, Biochemistry, Inorganic, Organic, or Physical Chemistry. The successful candidate will teach either 3 laboratories (4 contact hour courses) OR 2 lectures and one lab OR 1 lecture and 2 laboratory courses. All courses are introductory chemistry courses—general chemistry or organic chemistry. All courses are taught in person. The position also requires contributing effectively to curriculum development efforts, advising and mentoring students, and providing service to the department and college. Candidates who have demonstrated a commitment to working with women and underrepresented minority students through teaching, mentoring, and research are especially encouraged to apply. Qualifications Ph.D. in Chemistry with primary expertise in Analytical Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, or Physical Chemistry. Posting Detail Information Posting Number F689P Open Date 05/07/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Any correspondence regarding the position or your application will be relayed to you by our Faculty Affairs Team. Please do not reach out to any department faculty regarding the position or status of your application. We appreciate your interest and consideration. EEO Statement Spelman College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are a smoke-free campus. Deadline to Receive Letter(s) of Reference Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (•). Documents Needed To Apply Required Documents Resume Transcripts (unofficial) Curriculum Vitae Optional Documents