Lecturer

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Utah State University (USU) invites applications for a Lecturer faculty position. This position is non-tenure-track with a nine-month (academic year) appointment at USUs main campus in Logan UT with an anticipated start date of August 1 2026. Preferred applicants will have already obtained a Ph.D. in Chemistry or Biochemistry. Applicants with an M.S. in Chemistry or Biochemistry coupled with significant teaching and/or lab management experience may also be considered. The primary responsibilities will be managing the departments general chemistry () laboratory courses and developing new ways for delivering these courses around the state of Utah. The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching excellence (90%) along with effective contributions to university service (10%). Application reviews will begin on November 152025 and will continue until the position is filled.

This full-time position is non-tenure-track with a nine-month (academic year) appointment and a 90:10 division of effort between teaching and service. The primary responsibilities will be managing the departments general chemistry () laboratory courses and developing new ways for delivering these courses around the state of Utah. The duties will span instruction; TA training mentoring and supervision; and overall management of the laboratory program. Preferred applicants will demonstrate a commitment to implementing innovative approaches to laboratory instruction to better serve students across the state. The successful candidate will:

• Oversee laboratory safety including maintaining required documentation serving as the primary safety responder and coordinating hazardous waste disposal with the Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) office
• Purchase prepare and organize reagents equipment and stock solutions for laboratory courses
• Maintain lab supplies equipment and facilities in coordination with departmental technicians
• Perform routine maintenance of lab equipment and repair lab equipment in conjunction with departmental technicians
• Maintain high standards of safety and instruction in laboratory courses through oversight and training of students and teaching assistants
• Supervise TAs and conduct end-of-course student evaluations of TA performance
• Maintain the security of the laboratory rooms
• Develop new approaches for offering general chemistry laboratory courses to students across the state.

Minimum Qualifications

• M.S. in chemistry or biochemistry
• Demonstrated success in teaching and managing undergraduate chemistry laboratory courses.
• Excellent spoken and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. in chemistry or biochemistry
• Experience with online course management
• Demonstrated skills in training and managing teaching assistants
• Ability to implement innovative approaches to laboratory courses

1. Along with the online application please attach:

2. A curriculum vitae to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under Resume/CV

3. Cover Letter to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under Documents 1-10

4. A statement of teaching philosophy experience and interests (3 page maximum) to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under Documents 1-10

5. The applicant should provide the names affiliations and contact information (name telephone professional e-mail address) of at least three professional references who can evaluate the applicants teaching and research records under the Candidate Profile.

   • Reference letters will be collected from final candidates. The will need to be signed on institutional/company letterhead PDFs only and should specifically address the applicants potential for excellence as an independent teacher and supportive/collaborative researcher.

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Employees typically work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants but not necessarily occasional temperature changes.

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry ( is ACS accredited and offers BS MS and PhD degrees in Chemistry and in Biochemistry. The Department is committed to excellence in research and teaching. It is housed in two connected buildings. Together the buildings total 124000 square feet. The Department is equipped with modern instrumentation including NMR and EPR instruments staffed by a PhD scientist as well as additional shared analytical instrumentation and shared computational cluster resources. The Department currently enrolls approximately 300 undergraduate student majors and 40 graduate students.

Founded in 1888 Utah State University is Utahs premier land-grant public service university. As an R1 research institution Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local regional and global communities. USU prepares students to be active civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable education USU remains a leader in research discovery and public impact.

USU enrolls 28900 students both online and in person atlocations throughout the state. Utah States 30 locations include a main campus in Logan Utah residential campuses in Price and Blanding and six additional statewide campuses along with education centers serving every county. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utahs counties.

Competing at the NCAA Division I level USU is a proud member of the Mountain West Conference and will join the Pac-12 Conference beginning in the 2026-2027 season. The Aggies long-standing tradition of athletic and academic excellence is exemplified by conference championships in multiple sports reflecting USUs commitment to perseverance and achievement.

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