Lecturer Chemistry

Job Description

Job ID: 297928
Location: Statesboro, Georgia
Full/Part Time: Full Time

About Us

Georgia Southern University is the state's largest and most comprehensive center of higher education south of Atlanta. With nearly 150 degree programs at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels, Georgia Southern has been designated a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 "high research" university and serves more than 29,500 students from all 50 states, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico as well as 106 nations.

With three vibrant campuses - the Statesboro Campus, the Armstrong Campus in Savannah and the Liberty Campus in Hinesville - Georgia Southern offers a dynamic environment which encourages learning, discovery and personal growth. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and has earned special accreditation from professional and academic associations that set standards in their fields.

Location

Statesboro Campus
1332 Southern Drive
Statesboro, GA 30458

Department Information

Within this setting, the new faculty hire will play a vital role in teaching introductory-level courses for the department in chemistry. The hire must be able to support instruction in majors and non-majors chemistry courses in both lecture and laboratory settings. The Department supports core instruction for the University as well as instruction for majors in the College of Science and Mathematics as well as other Colleges.

Job Summary

Reporting to the department chair, the Lecturer position requires excellence in teaching with a classroom instructional load as assigned by the Department Chair and service to the department, college, and university at a level consistent with workload. The position is a non-tenure-track academic year (10 month) appointment. While the primary teaching role will be for introductory chemistry courses for majors and non-majors, there is the possibility of teaching other courses in the department as well based on need.

Required Qualifications

• Earned Ph.D. degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry or a closely related field, by August 1, 2026 with at least 18 graduate semester hours in chemistry or biochemistry.
• Willingness to engage with institutional student success initiatives.
• Commitment to engaging with best practice initiatives in instruction and pedagogy, mentoring, and curriculum design and development.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to teach face-to-face and online courses.
• Experience teaching at the university / college level.

Proposed Salary

Commensurate with experience.
This is an exempt position paid on a monthly basis.

Required Documents to Attach

A complete application consists of a letter addressing the qualifications cited above (1-2 pages); a curriculum vitae; and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least three professional references. Other documentation may be requested.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position

KNOWLEDGE
Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success

SKILLS
Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills

Apply Before Date

Open Until Filled
Screening of applications begins May 26, 2026 and continues until the position is filled. Preferred start date is August 1, 2026.

Contact Information

Search Chair Name: John DiCesare
Email: jdicesare@georgiasouthern.edu
Telephone: 912-478-4201