Lecturers in Chemistry and Forensic Chemistry

🇺🇸In-Person$55K–$85K/yri1h ago

Higher Ed Teaching Higher Education Chemistry Instruction Forensic Science Laboratory Teaching Curriculum Development

Role Snapshot

Two lecturer positions in Chemistry and Forensic Chemistry at Old Dominion University, offering 10-month appointments on a non-tenured career track. Successful candidates will teach, develop curricula, and supervise laboratory and recitation sections while contributing to departmental and university service.

Key Responsibilities: Teaching lecture and laboratory courses in chemistry, forensic science, and related disciplines; supervising teaching assistants; maintaining and coordinating introductory, general, and specialty chemistry laboratories; and participating in curriculum development including FEPAC-certified Forensic Chemistry program development.

Skills & Tools: Strong teaching ability in chemistry and forensic chemistry disciplines; laboratory management and course development expertise; effective communication and mentoring skills; and ability to work collaboratively on curriculum design and departmental initiatives.

Qualifications: Master's degree in Chemistry, Forensic Chemistry, or related field required (Ph.D. preferred); demonstrated teaching experience in chemistry or forensic science; and expertise in general chemistry, organic chemistry, biochemistry, or forensic chemistry depending on position.

Location: In-Person

Compensation: $55K–$85K/yr (estimated)

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Job Description

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Old Dominion University invites applicants for two lecturer positions to begin in Fall 2026. These are 10-month appointments, within the career line track which does not include the possibility of tenure but otherwise parallels the tenure track with various ranks (lecturer, senior lecturer, and master lecturer).

For the Lecturer in Chemistry and Biochemistry (F0851A), responsibilities include teaching lecture and laboratory courses in introductory chemistry and general chemistry, upper-level courses within the candidate’s specialty, supervision of recitation and laboratory teaching assistants, participation in curriculum development, and service to the department, college and university. Candidates should also be able to maintain, develop, and coordinate introductory and general chemistry labs, as well as lab courses within their discipline.

For the Lecturer in Forensic Chemistry (F1103A), responsibilities include teaching and developing both lecture and laboratory courses in introductory forensic science, forensic biochemistry and/or chemistry, and crime scene investigation. The successful applicant will also participate in curriculum development for a FEPAC certified Forensic Chemistry degree, as well as service to the department, college and university.