Location : Hickory, North Carolina
Faculty Position : One-semester, nine-month, non-tenure track position with the possibility of extension for additional years. Appointment begins January 2027.
The College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics at Lenoir-Rhyne University invites applications for a Visiting Professor of Chemistry to teach introductory, freshman-level courses in organic, biochemical or physical chemistry. This position is intended for a student-centered educator who is committed to providing undergraduate students with a strong foundation in the fields of chemistry.
This position is a five-month teaching contract involving coursework for undergraduate students in the spring semester, with the potential for additional teaching assignments. A minimum of a master’s degree in chemistry or a closely related field is required, but a terminal degree is preferred. The degree must be awarded prior to the start date of this position, Jan. 4, 2026. Teaching will include courses in organic, biochemical and/or physical chemistry, along with evaluating student success and achievement and providing timely student feedback within those courses.
Evidence of exemplary college teaching experience and the ability to develop and deliver both lecture and laboratory courses is highly preferred. Candidates must be able to conduct their assigned courses of instruction in the best manner possible to achieve student learning, which includes presenting ideas in ways that are appropriate to a variety of learning styles and demonstrate sensitivity to a diverse student population. Successful candidates will display a commitment and capacity for teaching excellence, student mentorship, collaborative work, scholarly and professional engagement and a dedication to strong institution-wide citizenship.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Faculty Position : One-semester, nine-month, non-tenure track position with the possibility of extension for additional years. Appointment begins January 2027.
The College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics at Lenoir-Rhyne University invites applications for a Visiting Professor of Chemistry to teach introductory, freshman-level courses in organic, biochemical or physical chemistry. This position is intended for a student-centered educator who is committed to providing undergraduate students with a strong foundation in the fields of chemistry.
This position is a five-month teaching contract involving coursework for undergraduate students in the spring semester, with the potential for additional teaching assignments. A minimum of a master’s degree in chemistry or a closely related field is required, but a terminal degree is preferred. The degree must be awarded prior to the start date of this position, Jan. 4, 2026. Teaching will include courses in organic, biochemical and/or physical chemistry, along with evaluating student success and achievement and providing timely student feedback within those courses.
Evidence of exemplary college teaching experience and the ability to develop and deliver both lecture and laboratory courses is highly preferred. Candidates must be able to conduct their assigned courses of instruction in the best manner possible to achieve student learning, which includes presenting ideas in ways that are appropriate to a variety of learning styles and demonstrate sensitivity to a diverse student population. Successful candidates will display a commitment and capacity for teaching excellence, student mentorship, collaborative work, scholarly and professional engagement and a dedication to strong institution-wide citizenship.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Teach undergraduate chemistry courses, potentially including general chemistry, organic chemistry, biochemistry and physical chemistry.