Instructor

Posting Details

Position Information

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and must maintain authorization throughout employment. This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

This position is contingent upon the availability of sufficient funding.

Employment Status Faculty/Type Title Instructor Area of Study Organic Chemistry Begins Fall Semester 2026 About the College

Spelman College seeks instructors dedicated to excellence in teaching and to the continued enhancement of the academic environment for students and colleagues. Founded in 1881, Spelman College is a private four-year liberal arts college located in Atlanta, GA. The oldest historically Black college for women in the United States, Spelman is a member of the Atlanta University Center Consortium and Atlanta Regional Consortium for Higher Education.

Position Description

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry invites applications for a part-time Lecturer to begin August 2026. We seek outstanding scholar-teachers dedicated to excellence in the chemical and biochemical sciences. The Department, an American Chemical Society (ACS)-approved program, has a strong and proven reputation for educating and training women of African-descent to excel in STEM fields. The successful applicant will have a doctorate in chemistry or a related area and prepared to teach introductory laboratories and/or lectures at the undergraduate level in Organic Chemistry. Candidates who have demonstrated a commitment to working with women and underrepresented minority students through teaching, mentoring, and research are especially encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

Ph.D. in Chemistry or related area preferred.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number F719P Open Date 08/03/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants

Any correspondence regarding the position or your application will be relayed to you by our Faculty Affairs Team. Please do not reach out to any department faculty regarding the position or status of your application. We appreciate your interest and consideration.

EEO Statement

Spelman College is an EEO/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Title IX Employer and we participate in E-Verify. We are a smoke-free campus

Deadline to Receive Letter(s) of Reference

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Transcripts (unofficial)
• Curriculum Vitae
• Teaching Philosophy

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter of Interest