Visiting Assistant Professor or Visiting Lecturer in Chemistry - 888

Degree in appropriate discipline area - prior experience teaching in higher education setting

N/A

Chemistry and Physics Unit

To teach chemistry

University of North Carolina at Pembroke Department of Chemistry & Physics

Start Date: August 10, 2026

The Department of Chemistry & Physics at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke invites applications for a full-time, one-year Visiting Assistant Professor or Visiting Lecturer position beginning August 2026. Rank and title will be determined by the highest degree held.

UNC Pembroke is a student-centered public university with a strong commitment to high-quality teaching and undergraduate research. The department offers a hands-on curriculum that prepares chemistry majors for careers in forensics, biotechnology, pharmacy, and related fields. Faculty are deeply engaged with students through laboratory instruction, mentoring, and community-connected learning.

Position Responsibilities

The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to undergraduate education and will primarily teach general chemistry lecture and/or laboratory courses, with the possibility of teaching advanced courses aligned with the candidate's expertise.

Required

* M.S. in Chemistry conferred by the start of the appointment (Candidates with an M.S. will be appointed as Visiting Lecturer)

Preferred

* Ph.D. in Chemistry (Candidates with a Ph.D. will be appointed as Visiting Assistant Professor)

* Prior undergraduate teaching experience
* Ability to teach Forensic Chemistry lecture and laboratory courses

Applicants should submit:

* A cover letter describing interest and qualifications

* Curriculum vitae

* Statement of teaching philosophy

* Contact information for three professional references

Review of applications will begin June 22, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled.

Ph.D. in Chemistry (Candidates with a Ph.D. will be appointed as Visiting Assistant Professor)

Prior undergraduate teaching experience

This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable) and credit history check (if applicable). In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. New employees are paid only by direct deposit to the financial institution of their choice. Candidates claiming Veterans Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 as a part of the online application process.

UNC Pembroke is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on their age, race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and national origin. UNC Pembroke is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.