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Lecturer in Chemistry and Biochemistry
Position overview
Position title: LecturerApplication Window
Open date: April 22, 2024
Most recent review date: Friday, May 10, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.
Final date: Monday, Mar 31, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position description
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of California, Santa Barbara, invites applications for a pool of qualified lecturers to teach courses and labs in chemistry and biochemistry.
Main duties for this pool of lecturers will include teaching courses and/or labs in general chemistry and/or inorganic chemistry, with the possibility of occasional upper-division teaching opportunities. Duties may also include supervision of graduate teaching assistants.
Screening of applicants is ongoing and will continue as needed. The availability of positions varies from quarter to quarter, depending on the needs of the department. Percent time of appointments may vary.
The Department is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through teaching and service.
The posting will remain open until, and close on, March 31, 2025 to accommodate department needs. If you would like to continue to be considered after that time, and the pooled position is advertised again, you will need to submit a new application.
Please note: The use of a lecturer pool does not guarantee that an open position exists at the time you are applying. See the next review date specified in UC Recruit to indicate the next potential upcoming opening. If there is no future review date showing, your application may not be considered at this time.
Department: https://www.chem.ucsb.edu/
Qualifications
Applicants must have completed or be enrolled in a MA or MS degree program in chemistry or related field at the time of application.
M.A. or M.S. degree must be conferred by the date of appointment.
- PhD degree desired
- Ability to organize and instruct chemistry labs
- Teaching experience at the college level in inorganic chemistry is desired
- Ability to organize and effectively communicate course content and learning outcomes, ability to engage diverse population of students
- Knowledge of open source online content, and the use of technology in the classroom, such as iclicker
Application Requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Statement of Teaching
Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity through research, teaching, and/or service.
(Optional)
- 3 letters of reference required
Provide the names and contact information for 3 references and request letters of reference within the system in order to complete the application requirements.
Help contact: nmccoy@ucsb.edu
About UC Santa Barbara
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20. For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.
As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs, as may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.