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Instructor (Chemistry)

The Department of Chemistry invites applicants for the position of full-time instructor that will be expected to teach undergraduate Organic Chemistry lecture and lab courses. This is a non-tenure track, full-time, 9-month faculty appointment to begin August 1, 2025, subject to position clearance and availability of funds. This is a one-year temporary appointment. Applicants who are ABD (all but dissertation/thesis) will be accepted; however, degree requirements must be met by the effective date of the appointment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach undergraduate organic chemistry lecture courses.
• Serve as lead instructor for organic chemistry lab courses. Supervise graduate teaching assistants and undergraduate teaching interns.
• Work with faculty and the department chair on curriculum development projects.
• Perform other academic tasks as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• M.S. from a college or university of recognized standing with major coursework in Chemistry or a closely related field.
• Evidence of the ability to teach college-level chemistry courses effectively.
• Professionalism in meeting and conferring with others

Desirable Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Chemistry or a closely related field.
• At least three years prior experience teaching college-level organic chemistry courses.
• Familiarity with course development and assessment

Click on the "Apply" button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and upload the following as a single PDF document:

1. Cover letter indicating how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications.
2. Curriculum vitae, including teaching history, educational background, a list of prior scholarly achievements, and a list of publications and presentations.
3. Names and contact information (including email addresses & phone numbers) of at least three professional references. At least one of these references should be your current supervisor or an acceptable substitute with close knowledge of your current academic program and/or teaching experience.
4. Transcripts from all institutions of higher education.

Official transcripts with proof of degrees conferred will be required upon hire. All complete applications received prior to June 23, 2025, will receive full consideration; we will continue to accept applications until the position is filled. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Inquiries: Department Chair: Dr. Joseph Jarrett, (808) 956-6721, jtj@hawaii.edu

The University of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment, including on the basis of veteran and disability status. Employment is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions, criminal history record checks.