Instructor - Organic Chemistry

Instructor - Organic Chemistry - #000852 Special Instructions

Application materials must be submitted online. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until a candidate has been selected for hire.

The primary location of this position is on the main Cullowhee, NC campus. Western Carolina University’s Department of Chemistry and Physics invites applications for a 9-month fixed‑term position at the rank of Instructor in Organic Chemistry with an emphasis on teaching organic chemistry lectures and associated labs. Anticipated begin work date is August 2026.

• Teach 12 contact hours per semester, including lectures and labs.
• Engage in service activities for the University.
• Serve as an academic advisor to chemistry undergraduate students.
• Possibly teach courses across multiple chemistry disciplines.

• Minimum: M.S. in chemistry or a closely related field.
• Preferred:
  Ph.D. in chemistry or a closely related field and prior teaching experience.

Applicants should include the following:

• Letter of application
• Current CV
• Teaching philosophy (ca. 2 pages) describing the types of courses the applicant would most like to teach.
• List of three professional references with complete contact information.
• Unofficial transcripts showing degree conferral dates for all degrees at the master’s level or higher.

For questions or additional information please contact Channa De Silva at mhdesilva.

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Curriculum Vitae
• Teaching Philosophy
• List of References
• Unofficial Transcripts

Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; ethnicity; religion; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; political affiliation;
National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call  or email .