Lecturer

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Auburn University invites applications for a nine-month, non-tenure track teaching faculty Lecturer position to begin Fall 2025 semester. Responsibilities include teaching large lecture enrollment (>150 students) courses in undergraduate chemistry with a possibility of upper division departmental courses depending on expertise. The job duties are approx. 95% teaching and 5% service. This position is on an annual contract that is renewable based on need, funding, and performance with the possibility of a future multi-year contract. For more information on Auburn University's Lecturer track, please visit the faculty handbook at: https://auburnpub.cfmnetwork.com/B.aspx?BookId=12549&PageId=462175 Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy and experience, and contact information for three professional references.

At the College of Sciences and Mathematics, we value the land-grant mission of the university. We are committed to broadening access to higher education in order to cultivate culturally competent professionals. Our department is a community of 28 research and teaching faculty and over 89 graduate students. Additional information about the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry is available at: http://www.auburn.edu/chemistry. Auburn University is understanding of and sensitive to the family needs of faculty, including dual-career couples. Please visit the following link for more information on Auburn's guidelines: http://www.auburn.edu/academic/provost/pdf/guidelines-dual-career-services.pdf. For information about the Auburn community please visit: http://www.auburn.edu/academic/provost/facultyjobs/ .

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Chemistry or related field at the time appointment begins. In addition, instructional experience and a record of high-quality teaching at the university level is required. The successful candidate must possess excellent written and interpersonal communication skills. Candidates must meet eligibility requirements for work in the United States at the time the appointment is scheduled to begin and continue working legally for the term of employment.

Candidates with evidence/research-based learning pedagogies, proficiency with online assessment and instruction, and creating a welcoming, respectful, and engaging classroom are desired.

Review of applications will begin on November 15th, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled.

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