Lecturer - Chemistry and Biochemistry

Lecturer - Chemistry and Biochemistry



Job ID: 299575

Location: Augusta University

Full/Part
Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary:



Job Summary

Job ID 299575

Position# 20010964

The
College of Science and Mathematics at Augusta University invites applications for a Lecturer position in the Department of Chemistry and
Biochemistry which is anticipated to begin in August 2026. Applicant must possess a minimum of a Master's degree in a discipline of
Chemistry or Biochemistry and have the expertise to teach courses such as General Chemistry, General Chemistry Lab, Organic Chemistry and/
or a Survey course in Chemistry. Prior experience teaching at the college level is preferred. The normal teaching load for this position
will be approximately seven courses per academic year, and applicants must have a strong commitment to excellence in teaching
undergraduates. This position is not on tenure track.

Responsibilities

Teaching
-90%

Teaching & Coordinating Chemistry courses as assigned.

Service on Committees
-10%

Perform service on committees and other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications


Educational Requirements

A Master's degree in a field of Chemistry and Biochemistry with at least 18
credit hours in Chemistry and Chemistry related courses (organic, analytical, inorganic, physical, pharmacology, toxicology, and
biochemistry).

Required Experience

Experience teaching chemistry at the undergraduate level and
coordinating courses and instructional laboratories. Required faculty employment qualifications for all USG institutions and all academic
ranks within these institutions shall be:

• Consistent with the Southern Association of Colleges and
  Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)'s requirements for institutional accreditation;
• Evidence of ability as a
  teacher;
• Evidence of activity as a scholar and ability in all other duties assigned;
• Successful experience (which will
  necessarily be waived for those just entering the academic profession who meet all other requirements), and,
• Desirable personal
  qualities judged on the basis of personal interview, complete biographical data, and recommendations

Preferred
Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Chemistry or a closely related field.
• Experience teaching
  Chemistry at the undergraduate/college level.
  
  

Shift/Salary/Benefits

This position is academic year based and
typically works August through May, depending on dates outlined in offer letter and yearly contract.

The intended work commitment or
full-time equivalent (FTE) for this position is 1.0.

Salary and compensation is commensurate with education, experience, and
achievements. The salary is subject to availability of funds.

Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, sick leave,
generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more!

Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with
us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program.

Rank and salary are determined at the
time of hire and are based on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, education, credentials, specialty, training,
etc. while also considering internal equity and market data.

Advancement through the faculty ranks at Augusta University is only
through the annual Promotion and Tenure process in which faculty may apply if eligible (typically five-year increments). For more
information on ranks, please review the Augusta University Promotion and Tenure website:https://www.a
ugusta.edu/faculty-affairs/promotionandtenure.php

College/Department Information

The College of Science and
Mathematics provides students with strong foundations in the sciences as well as preparation for careers, citizenship, and a life-long love
of learning. We are committed to providing experiences promoting scientific inquiry and discovery and dedicated to creating opportunities
for intellectual growth and community involvement.

About Us

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for
education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four
campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 12,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of
Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home
to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and
world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values https://www.augusta.edu/about/mis
sion.php make Augusta University an institution like no other.

Augusta University's distinct characteristics in education and
research include real-world experiences and community engagement, as well as a culture of building community, corporate and government
partnerships that address health, security, economic and societal concerns locally and across the state.

The University System of
Georgia https://www.usg.edu/hr/orientation/welcome_to_the_board_of_regents_university_system_office is comprised of our 26
institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence,
Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is
responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are
available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at
https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as
stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policym
anual/section6/C2653.

Location

Augusta University:

Our Summerville Campus:

2500 Walton Way, Augusta,
GA 30904

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review
prior to starting with Augusta University.

If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need
to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.

Motor vehicle reports are
required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.

For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required
to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those
candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.

All employees are
responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business,
etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and
beyond.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming
applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

How To Apply

To be
considered an applicant for this position, you must apply online at https://www.augusta.edu/hr/job
s/#job-portals.
Please upload your Curriculum Vitae, Research Statement, Professional References, etc., as one
document.

Other Information

This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and
providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care
institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success."

Augusta University is a tobacco-free
environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.

To apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS
_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=12000&JobOpeningId=299575&PostingSeq=1

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