Western Carolina University
Instructor - Organic Chemistry - 000852
Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, North Carolina, United States, 28723
Instructor – Organic Chemistry – 000852
Western Carolina University
Department Chemistry & Physics
About WCU Western Carolina University continues to rank high on Forbes Best Employers lists each year. Including: 2025 – Ranked 1st in the top 100 employers in North Carolina in Forbes Americas Best Employers by State list. 2024 – Ranking in the top 8.5% on Forbes Americas Best Midsize Employers list, ranking 34 out of the top 400 employers across all industries. 2023 – Ranked in the top 20% on Forbes Americas Best Midsize Employers list, ranking 97 out of the top 500 employers across all industries. 2022 – Ranked 14th in the top 100 employers in North Carolina in Forbes Americas Best Employers by State list. Western Carolina University is the UNC system’s westernmost campus and has been consistently ranked as one of the top 15 public regional institutions in the South. Employees receive a comprehensive benefits package and resources to ensure a happy and healthy work/life balance.
Position Summary The primary location of this position is the main Cullowhee, NC campus. Western Carolina University’s Department of Chemistry and Physics invites applications for a 9‑month fixed‑term position at the rank of Instructor in Organic Chemistry with an emphasis on teaching organic chemistry lectures and associated labs. Anticipated begin work date is August 2026.
Responsibilities The faculty member will be expected to teach 12 contact hours per semester, engage in service activities for the University, and serve as an academic advisor to chemistry undergraduate students. While applicants with any chemistry specialization are encouraged to apply, candidates whose teaching interests support the organic chemistry discipline are preferred. Of particular interest are candidates who can teach courses across multiple chemistry disciplines.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:
M.S. in chemistry or a closely related field.
Preferred Qualifications:
Ph.D. in chemistry or a closely related field and prior teaching experience.
Position Type: Permanent Full‑Time
Special Instructions to Applicants Application materials must be submitted online. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until a candidate has been selected for hire.
Letter of application
Current CV
Teaching philosophy – (ca. 2 pages) should include a description of the types of courses the applicant would most like to teach. See catalog.wcu.edu for current course offerings
List of three professional references with complete contact information
Unofficial transcripts showing degree conferral dates for all degrees at the master’s degree level and higher
For questions or additional information please contact Channa De Silva at mhdesilva@wcu.edu.
EEO Statement Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call (828) 227‑7218 or email at jobs@email.wcu.edu.
University Safety The Western Carolina University Annual Safety Report is available online and in hard‑copy by request at the office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, 227 HFR Administration Building, Cullowhee, NC 28723.
Application Link To apply, please visit: https://jobs.wcu.edu/postings/32116
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Department Chemistry & Physics
About WCU Western Carolina University continues to rank high on Forbes Best Employers lists each year. Including: 2025 – Ranked 1st in the top 100 employers in North Carolina in Forbes Americas Best Employers by State list. 2024 – Ranking in the top 8.5% on Forbes Americas Best Midsize Employers list, ranking 34 out of the top 400 employers across all industries. 2023 – Ranked in the top 20% on Forbes Americas Best Midsize Employers list, ranking 97 out of the top 500 employers across all industries. 2022 – Ranked 14th in the top 100 employers in North Carolina in Forbes Americas Best Employers by State list. Western Carolina University is the UNC system’s westernmost campus and has been consistently ranked as one of the top 15 public regional institutions in the South. Employees receive a comprehensive benefits package and resources to ensure a happy and healthy work/life balance.
Position Summary The primary location of this position is the main Cullowhee, NC campus. Western Carolina University’s Department of Chemistry and Physics invites applications for a 9‑month fixed‑term position at the rank of Instructor in Organic Chemistry with an emphasis on teaching organic chemistry lectures and associated labs. Anticipated begin work date is August 2026.
Responsibilities The faculty member will be expected to teach 12 contact hours per semester, engage in service activities for the University, and serve as an academic advisor to chemistry undergraduate students. While applicants with any chemistry specialization are encouraged to apply, candidates whose teaching interests support the organic chemistry discipline are preferred. Of particular interest are candidates who can teach courses across multiple chemistry disciplines.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:
M.S. in chemistry or a closely related field.
Preferred Qualifications:
Ph.D. in chemistry or a closely related field and prior teaching experience.
Position Type: Permanent Full‑Time
Special Instructions to Applicants Application materials must be submitted online. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until a candidate has been selected for hire.
Letter of application
Current CV
Teaching philosophy – (ca. 2 pages) should include a description of the types of courses the applicant would most like to teach. See catalog.wcu.edu for current course offerings
List of three professional references with complete contact information
Unofficial transcripts showing degree conferral dates for all degrees at the master’s degree level and higher
For questions or additional information please contact Channa De Silva at mhdesilva@wcu.edu.
EEO Statement Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call (828) 227‑7218 or email at jobs@email.wcu.edu.
University Safety The Western Carolina University Annual Safety Report is available online and in hard‑copy by request at the office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, 227 HFR Administration Building, Cullowhee, NC 28723.
Application Link To apply, please visit: https://jobs.wcu.edu/postings/32116
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