Lecturer (Chemistry)

Title: Lecturer (Chemistry)

Position Number: Pending

Hiring Unit: College of Natural and Health Sciences/Department of Chemistry

Location: UH Hilo

Date Posted: May 31 2025

Closing Date: Continuous

Salary Information: Applicable Minimum for the Academic Year

Temporary/Permanent: Temporary

Other Conditions: Lecturer applicant pool for Academic Year 2025 - 2026. Positions are part-time temporary non-tenure and contingent upon course offerings sufficient student enrollment position clearance and availability of funding. May be for courses during the day evening off-campus and/or via distance learning as needed.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Teach lecture and laboratory courses in Introductory Chemistry General chemistry and Organic Chemistry.
2. Other chemistry courses may be assigned as needed by the Department of Chemistry.
3. Maintain minimum of one office hour per week for each course taught.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Masters degree or equivalent in Chemistry Biochemistry or related field from an accredited college or university (degree fully completed at time of application) or any combination of education/training/experience that equates to this credential for purposes of providing instruction in Chemistry.
2. Evidence of satisfactory teaching ability.

1. Demonstrated high-quality teaching in a multicultural setting.
2. College-level chemistry teaching experience beyond the teaching assistant level.
3. Demonstrated ability to teach lecture and laboratory courses in areas such as organic chemistry biochemistry physical chemistry inorganic chemistry analytical chemistry or environmental chemistry.

To Apply:

Click on the Apply button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach all of the required documents. A complete application must include:

1. Cover letter indicating discipline(s) or course(s) for which you are seeking a Lecturer appointment and how you meet the minimum and desirable qualifications
2. Curriculum vita/resume
3. Names and contact information (telephone number and email addresses) of at least three professional references
4. Transcript(s) showing degrees and course work appropriate to the position (copies are acceptable; however original official transcripts will be required prior to employment). Transcripts issued from an institution outside the United States of America require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from an agency having membership with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services Inc. verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. Expense of the evaluation shall be borne by the applicant. Copies of diplomas will not be accepted.

Please do not include any self-identifying photos. Please redact references to Social Security number and birthdates on transcript copies. All requested documents/information will become the property of the University. All minimum qualifications must be met by the hire date. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Failure to submit all required documents and reference information shall deem an application to be incomplete.

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