Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of Maryland, College Park invites applications for a full-time Lecturer in our Chemistry and Biochemistry Programs. This is a 12-month, non-tenured position with the possibility of renewal. The Programs are responsible for the chemical and biochemical education of students in chemistry, biochemistry, biological sciences and engineering and have annual enrollments of more than 7000 students. Successful candidates must be outstanding classroom instructors who have a strong commitment to undergraduate science education. Duties will include teaching two (2) undergraduate General or Organic Chemistry lecture courses each term, and other related instructional duties as required. A Ph.D. Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry or related disciplines is required. The expected start date is August 15, 2022. Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy, and contact information for three persons from whom letters of recommendation can be requested. Electronic submission of applications through the university’s web-based application system, https://jobs.umd.edu is required. Review of applications will begin on April 25, 2022 and will continue until the position is filled. Information about the University of Maryland and the Department can be found at www.umd.edu and at www.chem.umd.edu respectively. The University of Maryland is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and members of minority groups are encouraged to apply.

A Ph.D. Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry or related disciplines is required.

The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.