Company: Indiana University
Job description: Position DetailsTitle Visiting Lecturer in Chemistry
Appointment Status Non-Tenure Track
Department IU South Bend Chemistry and Biochemistry
Location South Bend
Position SummaryThe Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry at Indiana University South Bend invites applications for a Visiting Lecturer position as a one-year sabbatical replacement for our organic chemist. This position is not renewable. The successful candidate will teach the two-semester organic chemistry lecture and laboratory sequence for our chemistry, biochemistry, and biology majors. Some courses taught may be offered evening, weekend, off-site, and/or online. This is a 10-month contract starting August 1, 2025.Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring.CAMPUS SAFETY AND SECURITY:The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, containing policy statements, crime and fire statistics for all Indiana University campuses, is available online. You may also request a physical copy by emailing IU Public Safety at or by visiting IUPD.ACCOMMODATIONS:If you have a disability and need assistance with an application, special arrangements can be made to accommodate most needs by contacting Academic Affairs at: 574-520-4183.
Basic QualificationsRequired Qualifications
- MS in chemistry, biochemistry, or closely related field
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to function effectively in our department and within the university
- Strong background in organic chemistry
- Evidence of teaching organic chemistry
- Experience with NMR, FT-IR, and other routine instruments used in organic chemistry
- Ph.D. (ABD okay) in chemistry, biochemistry, or closely related field
- Experience with a variety of teaching methods and curricular perspectives.
Additional Qualifications
Salary and Rank
Special InstructionsInterested candidates must submit the following items for consideration:
- A letter of application that addresses the candidate's qualifications
- Curriculum vitae
- A teaching statement (or philosophy)
- Contact information (phone and email) for at least three references.
- Unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts
- At OTHER, submit any document you feel would benefit your application such as course evaluations.
Expected Start Date 08/01/2025
Posting/OAA # IU-101241-2025
Expected salary:
Location: South Bend, IN
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