Lecturer- Chemistry

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 Lecturer- Chemistry Area of Study Organic Chemistry Begins Spring 2027 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 full-time, temporary faculty appointment for the Spring 2027 semester. 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 field and be prepared to teach introductory Organic Chemistry laboratories and/or lectures at the undergraduate level. 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 field

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number F747P Open Date 10/20/2026 Close Date 12/01/2026 Open Until Filled No 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 12/01/2026

Supplemental Questions

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Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Cover Letter of Interest
• Transcripts (unofficial)
• Curriculum Vitae
• Teaching Philosophy

Optional Documents