Lecturer in Chemistry and Biochemistry

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of California, Santa Barbara, invites applications for a pool of qualified lecturers to teach courses and labs in chemistry and biochemistry.

Main duties for this pool of lecturers will include teaching courses and/or labs in general, organic, biochemistry or inorganic chemistry depending on the needs of the department. There may be the possibility of occasional upper-division teaching opportunities. Duties may also include supervision of graduate teaching assistants.

Screening of applicants is ongoing and will continue as needed. The availability of positions varies from quarter to quarter, depending on the needs of the department. Percent time of appointments may vary.

The posting will remain open until March 31, 2027 to accommodate department needs. If you would like to continue to be considered after that time, and the pooled position is advertised again, you will need to submit a new application.

Please note: The use of a lecturer pool does not guarantee that an open position exists at the time you are applying. See the next review date specified in UC Recruit to indicate the next potential upcoming opening. If there is no future review date showing, your application may not be considered at this time.

Department: https://www.chem.ucsb.edu/

Applicants must have completed or be enrolled in a M.A .or M.S. degree program in chemistry or related field at the time of application.

M.A. or M.S. degree must be conferred by the date of appointment.

• PhD degree desired
• Ability to organize and instruct chemistry labs and lectures
• Teaching experience at the college level in chemistry is desired
• Ability to organize and effectively communicate course content and learning outcomes, ability to engage diverse population of students
• Knowledge and use of technology in the classroom, such as iclicker, and other active learning methods

• 3 required (contact information only)

Provide the names and contact information for 3 references. UCSB will contact those references only for candidates being interviewed.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

• "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination as defined by the employer.
• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, students and third parties
• APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment

Additionally, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs, as may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.