Department: Chemistry Admin - 32320

Brief Summary of Work for this position:

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of North Carolina Wilmington invites applications for a full-time lecturer in organic chemistry. This is a nine-month, non-tenure track position beginning in the Fall 2021 Semester. The position can be renewed on an annual basis.

Responsibilities include teaching four courses per semester, especially organic chemistry lecture and laboratory, but also other introductory chemistry courses; serving on departmental committees as necessary; academic advising; and mentoring undergraduate students. The position also includes the opportunity for additional summer school teaching.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

A PhD in Organic Chemistry or a related area of Chemistry is required.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience :

-Preference will be given to candidates with a PhD in the area of organic chemistry.

-Teaching experience in college-level organic chemistry is strongly preferred, as well as a demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion in academic matters.

Required Certifications or Licensure:

No Required Certifications or Licensure

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:

Chemistry & Biochemistry at UNCW offers exciting, student-oriented programs that award Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Science (BS, ACS Certified) and Master of Science (MS) degrees. A significant portion of the training takes place in our laboratories, both those associated with courses, and those involving research in Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Marine and Atmospheric Science, Biochemistry, Organic and Inorganic Synthesis, Computational and Physical Chemistry, Chemical Education, all of which incorporate our state of the are instrumentation (http://www.uncw.edu/chem/). 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 Arts and Sciences is UNCW's largest academic unit, employing 450 full-time and 150 part-time faculty members and awarding approximately two-thirds of the university's academic credits. Ours is a comprehensive arts & sciences college comprising the arts, the humanities, the mathematical and natural sciences, and the social and behavioral sciences.
The College's twenty-five units offer a variety of undergraduate majors leading to the Bachelor of Arts, the Bachelor of Fine Arts, the Bachelor of Music, and the Bachelor of Science. The College also offers a full complement of minors, including interdisciplinary minors such as Africana studies, Asian studies, Forensic studies, Latin America studies, Middle East & Islamic studies, Native-American studies, and Women's and Gender studies, among others.
Applied learning is a hallmark of the student experience in the College of Arts and Sciences. Each of the College's departments requires an applied learning experience as a part of the curriculum for its undergraduate majors. Examples include faculty-directed research, internships, service learning, and capstone courses and projects, all of which challenge students to integrate various strands of knowledge and to apply that knowledge to broader, real-world or real disciplinary situations. Through applied learning, students in the College gain direct hands-on experience with the skills of their major fields as an essential part of their preparation for life and career.
In addition to its undergraduate major and minor programs, the College is chiefly responsible for the curriculum that comprises the UNCW's University Studies Program, through which all UNCW undergraduates gain a foundation in the liberal arts and develop the transferable skills essential for life in the twenty-first century. The College strives in its undergraduate programs and in its University Study offerings to nurture creative thinking, intellectual curiosity, diversity and inclusion, and academic integrity in students while providing them with a solid foundation of knowledge in their chosen fields. Upon completion of their undergraduate studies, College of Arts and Sciences students will have the necessary preparation for rewarding careers, advanced study, effective citizenship, and meaningful lives.
Graduate degrees awarded in the College of Arts and Sciences include the Master of Arts, the Master of Fine Arts, the Master of Public Administration, the Master of Science and the Doctor of Philosophy (Marine Biology and Psychology). In addition, the nationally awarded Graduate Liberal Studies program offers a personalized curriculum of interdisciplinary study leading to the Master of Arts. Post-baccalaureate certificates in Applied Statistics, Environmental Studies, Forensic Science, Conflict Management and Resolution, Gender Studies and Hispanic Studies are available. Graduate programs in the College are designed to develop intellectual competence and to prepare the student for careers in business, industry, government, teaching or for further study at the doctoral level.

Applicant Instructions:

Prior to the official appointment to the university, the candidate(s) selected for hire must be able to demonstrate eligibility to teach assigned courses by successfully meeting the credentialing requirements based on official transcripts and other documentation as required.

Applications will be accepted until 11:59pm EST on March 1, 2021, the position closing date. To apply, please complete the online application process available at https://jobs.uncw.edu/ and attach the following materials as a PDF document:
1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum vitae
3. Teaching Philosophy – Statement of Teaching Philosophy (1-2 pages)
4. Statement on Diversity & Inclusion.

Note that letters of application without the requested components will not meet the application requirements.

Please note that a minimum of three professional reference contacts are required for all applications. References will be requested during the screening process.

Please direct questions concerning the search to Dr. Hyunjung