Lecturer or Assistant Teaching Professor of Chemistry

Lecturer or Assistant Teaching Professor of Chemistry Tenure Status:

Non-Tenure Track Department:

Chemistry & Fermentation Sciences - 250150 Minimum Qualifications M.S. or Ph.D. in Chemistry; applicants with degrees in related fields to chemistry will be considered if they have a minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in chemistry. Candidates who are ABD will be considered, but the position requires completion of all degree requirements before the beginning date of appointment. Areas of Interest (No Minimum Level Required) This position is open to any chemistry subdiscipline. Teaching experience in any area of chemistry (introductory, general, organic, inorganic, analytical, physical, biochemistry) is preferred. License/Certification Required N/A Description of the Department or Unit The Department of Chemistry and Fermentation Sciences offers a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry with eight different concentrations: the American Chemical Society (ACS) Certified degree, Marketing and Business, Biochemistry, Environmental, Fermentation Sciences, Forensic Science, Individually Designed and Chemistry Secondary Education Licensure. The department also offers a BA degree in Chemistry and a Bachelor of Science degree in Fermentation Sciences. The department has 18 tenure-track faculty members, 18 non-tenure track faculty members, and approximately 350 undergraduate majors. The department's programs prepare students to attend graduate and professional schools, as well as for employment in the pharmaceutical and fermentation industries and other business sectors. We strive to be globally relevant by educating students prepared to contribute in a dynamic, technology-centered world. We are committed to providing a comprehensive curriculum in the chemical sciences, state-of-the-art research, and regional, state, and global service/engagement opportunities. Essential Duties and Responsibilities The successful candidate will teach up to 12 contact hours per week in undergraduate laboratories and/or lectures. Instructional duties will include in-person and/or online introductory-level chemistry laboratories and lectures. More advanced courses may also be assigned, depending upon candidate qualifications and departmental needs. The candidate will hold office hours for students, promote chemical safety, and perform the other normal duties associated with teaching. Candidates will be expected to engage in relevant service activities to support the department's vision, mission, and values .

Proposed Date of Hire:

08/01/2026

Suggested Salary Range:

Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled:

Yes Evaluation of Applications Begins:

05/01/2026 To apply, visit https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/54308 Appalachian State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation. jeid-5f01035871256044b64617ce6719926d