University of North Carolina at Wilmington
Lecturer – General Chemistry
University of North Carolina at Wilmington, Wilmington, North Carolina, United States, 28412
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
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/:
Teaching Philosophy
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
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. Ming Dong (dongm@uncw.edu).
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: None.
Required Documents
Cover Letter
Curriculum Vita
Teaching Philosophy
List of 3 Professional References
Optional Documents
Other
EEO Statement UNCW does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of his or her race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents – except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs.
Posting Specific Questions
* How did you learn of this opportunity with UNCW? (2025)
UNCW Website
UNCW LinkedIn Page
UNCW X Account (formerly Twitter)
UNCW Employee Referral
UNCW Instagram Account (UNCW_jobs)
UNCW Job Alert
Chronical of Higher Education
Glassdoor
Higher Ed Jobs
Indeed
Inside Higher Ed
North Carolina Job Network
Craigslist
Career Events/Job Fairs
Billboards/Marquee
Other
If you responded “other” above, please indicate where you learned of the faculty opportunity at UNCW: (Open Ended Question)
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Teaching Philosophy
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
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. Ming Dong (dongm@uncw.edu).
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: None.
Required Documents
Cover Letter
Curriculum Vita
Teaching Philosophy
List of 3 Professional References
Optional Documents
Other
EEO Statement UNCW does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of his or her race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents – except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs.
Posting Specific Questions
* How did you learn of this opportunity with UNCW? (2025)
UNCW Website
UNCW LinkedIn Page
UNCW X Account (formerly Twitter)
UNCW Employee Referral
UNCW Instagram Account (UNCW_jobs)
UNCW Job Alert
Chronical of Higher Education
Glassdoor
Higher Ed Jobs
Indeed
Inside Higher Ed
North Carolina Job Network
Craigslist
Career Events/Job Fairs
Billboards/Marquee
Other
If you responded “other” above, please indicate where you learned of the faculty opportunity at UNCW: (Open Ended Question)
#J-18808-Ljbffr