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Part-time Lecturer in Chemistry

University of Chicago (UC)

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Details Posted:

10-Sep-26

Location:

Chattanooga, Tennessee Salary Details:

$10,000-$12,000 per-course for academic year 2026-2027. This position is not benefits eligible.

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Academic/Faculty Internal Number:

193269

Salary:

$10,000-$12,000 per-course for academic year 2026-2027. This position is not benefits eligible. The Department of Chemistry in the Physical Sciences Division at the University of Chicago invites applications for a part-time lecturer position. This position is expected to begin on or after September 28, 2026. The appointment will be for autumn quarter 2026, with the possibility of renewal for future terms and potential progression. The position responsibilities include teaching laboratory and discussion sections of general and/or organic chemistry and may involve non-classroom instructional or service duties as necessary. This position is part-time and is not benefits eligible. This is not a salaried position; compensation is paid on a per-course basis (or per course-equivalent) in the teaching quarter(s). Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the U.S. The terms and conditions of employment for this position are covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) and the University.

Required qualifications:

By the time of hire, completion of all requirements for a degree (M.S.) in Chemistry or a related field.

At least one year of university-level teaching experience, either as an instructor of record or as a teaching assistant.

Preferred qualifications:

• A Ph.D. in Chemistry or a related field
• Training, credentials, or experience in teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in organic chemistry. Applicants must apply online at apply.interfolio.com/193269 and upload the following required materials: Cover letter
• Current curriculum vitae
• Syllabi of courses previously taught and/or designed by the candidate or sample syllabi of proposed courses
• A teaching statement
• Names and contact information of three references whose recommendation letters may be solicited

Additional evidence of pedagogical accomplishment and promise, such as, but not limited to: a teaching portfolio, recent course evaluations, third-party observations of the applicant?s teaching, or other relevant assessments Review of applications will begin on September 21, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled or the search is closed. The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination. Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-834-3988 or email equalopportunity@uchicago.edu with their request. The University of Chicago uses AI-assisted tools to streamline and augment some recruitment processes; however, AI is not used to make hiring decisions. Create a Job Match for Similar Jobs

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