Chemistry Instructor/Lecturer – Biochemistry and Organic

Chemistry Instructor/Lecturer – Biochemistry and Organic

Louisiana Tech University invites applications for an instructor or lecturer position in Chemistry. The hire will have expertise in biochemistry and organic chemistry, especially in teaching laboratory sections. The position includes setting up and teaching labs, maintenance and care of laboratory instrumentation, and associated tasks. The position may include teaching lectures in general, biochemistry, or organic chemistry.

Louisiana Tech University has been consistently ranked in the top 200 best colleges and universities by US News & World Report. Chemistry is part of the College of Engineering and Science, which offers a unique multidisciplinary, team-oriented educational and research environment (http://coes.latech.edu/).  To build a diverse workforce the College encourages applications from individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women.

Instructor candidates must have earned a Master’s degree in chemistry or a closely related field. Lecturer candidates must have an earned doctorate in chemistry or a closely related field. The successful candidate will possess excellent written and oral communication skills, have strong teaching skills, display a commitment to high-quality professional service, and will actively participate in college responsibilities. 

Review of applications and nominations will begin on November 15, 2019 and continue until a suitable candidate is identified, with a projected start date of September 1, 2020. 
To apply, send curriculum vitae, a description of teaching experience, philosophy, and interests, a copy of graduate transcript(s), and names and contact information for at least three references in a single PDF file to chemsearch@latech.edu with the subject line “Last Name, First Initial – Instructor/Lecturer.”

Louisiana Tech University is an EEO/AA employer. Louisiana Tech University adheres to the equal opportunity provisions of federal and civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, or disability. The Title IX Coordinator is Carrie Flournoy, President’s Office, P.O. Box 3168; phone: (318) 257-3785; Email: Flournoy@latech.edu