"Lecturer Biochemistry and General Chemistry"

Lecturer Biochemistry and General Chemistry

College: College of Science and Engineering - 323 College
Dept/School: Chemistry Admin - 32320
Vacancy Number: 16F-752
Position Number: 648
Location of Workplace: Main UNCW Campus

Brief Summary of Work for this Position:
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of North Carolina Wilmington invites applications for a full-time lecturer beginning in August 2026.

The primary teaching focus will be the biochemistry laboratory, which is taught at the junior level, with the possibility of teaching the nucleic acids laboratory at the senior level depending on the candidate's preparation. The ability to teach general chemistry lecture is also expected, and there may be opportunities to teach other chemistry courses aligned with the candidate's area of expertise. This is a renewable, nine-month, non-tenure track position with the possibility of contributing to summer teaching for additional compensation.

Responsibilities include teaching biochemistry laboratory and general chemistry lecture courses based on departmental needs, serving on departmental committees, and mentoring undergraduate students.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
Ph.D. in biochemistry, chemistry with research involving experimental biochemistry, or molecular biology with a strong foundation in chemistry is required, on or by August 1, 2026. Note: Applicants who are ABD for the terminal degree may be considered; however, doctoral degree must be obtained within the first academic year of employment.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
Experience in modern experimental biochemistry laboratory techniques with the ability to teach nucleic acids laboratory and other advanced chemistry courses as needed.

Required Certifications or Licensure:
No Required Certifications or Licensure

Primary Function of Organizational Unit:
Chemistry & Biochemistry at UNC Wilmington offers exciting, student-oriented programs that award Bachelor of Science (BS, ACS Certified) and Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Chemistry, a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Biochemistry, a Master of Science (MS) degree in Chemistry and a PhD in Pharmaceutical Chemistry. A significant portion of the training takes place in our laboratories, both those associated with courses, and those involving research in Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Marine and Atmospheric Science, Organic and Inorganic Synthesis, Computational and Physical Chemistry and Chemical Education.

The Department is well equipped with state-of-the-art instrumentation (http://www.uncw.edu/chem/) including 300-600 MHz NMR spectrometers, several MS instruments managed by a full-time PhD scientist, absorption and fluorescence spectrophotometers, protein purification instrumentation, CD spectrometer, and calorimeters (DSC and ITC). In addition to rigorous courses in all aspects of chemistry, most of our undergraduate students and all of our local graduate students carry out research under the direct supervision of our outstanding faculty.

Special Notes to Applicants:
Applications will be accepted until 11:59PM EST on January 5, 2026, which is the posting close date. Applicants are required to submit the following items in Adobe PDF or MS Word format online at https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/37914:

1. Cover letter
2. Curriculum vita
3. Teaching Philosophy
4. List of 3 Professional References. Please note that a minimum of two professional references are required for all applications. ***If ABD at time of application one reference must be from Dissertation Chair.
5. If needed, applicants may upload additional materials under the Other' category

Questions regarding the application process can be directed to Libbie Schaffer (schaffere@uncw.edu), while questions regarding the position can be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Paulo Almeida (almeidap@uncw.edu).

Position Type: Permanent
Job Posting Date: 11/19/2025
Job Close Date: 1/5/2026