Position Summary
The Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry at Indiana University South Bend invites applications for a full-time lecturer position starting August 1, 2025. The teaching load is equivalent to 12 credit hours of undergraduate coursework each semester (fall and spring). The successful candidate will be expected to teach freshman and sophomore level lectures and laboratories with the opportunity to teach advanced classes in the candidate’s area of expertise. Some courses taught may be offered evening, weekend, off-site, and/or online. Summer teaching is voluntary and compensated separately. Lecturers are expected to participate in service activities to the department, school, campus, or community, such as regularly attending and participating in faculty meetings and serving on relevant committees. This position does not carry any expectations for a research program or publications.
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ACCOMMODATIONS:
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Basic Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Masters degree in chemistry, biochemistry, or closely related field
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to function effectively in our department and within the university

Preferred Qualifications
Ph.D. in chemistry, biochemistry, or closely related field
Evidence of teaching ability/potential and interest
Strong background in organic chemistry and/or biochemistry
Experience with a variety of chemical instrumentation
Experience with a variety of teaching methods and curricular perspectives.

Department Contact for Questions
Dr. Matthew Marmorino at [email protected]
Additional Qualifications
Salary and Rank
Special Instructions
Interested candidates must submit the following items for consideration:
A letter of application that addresses the candidate’s qualifications
Curriculum vitae
A teaching statement (or philosophy)
Contact information (phone and email) for at least three references.
Three reference letters with the subject line “Chemistry Lecturer Position” followed with the candidate’s name
Unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts