"Lecturer General Chemistry"

Lecturer General Chemistry

College: College of Science and Engineering - 323
Dept/School: Chemistry Admin - 32320
Vacancy Number: 16F-751
Position Number: 668
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 dynamic and engaging full-time lecturer beginning in August 2026.

The primary teaching focus for this position is general chemistry, with the potential to teach other chemistry courses in line 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 lecture courses in the general chemistry series and other chemistry lecture or lab courses based on departmental needs, serving on departmental committees, and mentoring undergraduate students.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
Ph.D. in chemistry or a related area 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 teaching general chemistry lecture at the undergraduate level, with the ability to teach additional chemistry courses as needed. Demonstrated commitment to student success, mentoring, and inclusive teaching practices, along with strong communication and organizational skills and evidence of collaboration within an academic setting.

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.

College/School Information:
The College of Science and Engineering offers a variety of programs leading to Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees, as well as Doctor of Philosophy degrees in applied coastal and ocean sciences; pharmaceutical chemistry; integrative, comparative, and marine biology; and psychology degrees. ... [abbreviated for brevity, full details in text]

University Information:
The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state's coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. ... [abbreviated]

Number of Openings: Single Incumbent

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/37916:
1. Cover letter
2. Curriculum vita
3. Teaching Philosophy
4. List of 3 Professional References. ...
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. Ming Dong (dongm@uncw.edu).

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