Instructor of Chemistry

Thank you for your interest in employment with Southeastern Louisiana University.

Southeastern Louisiana University’s Department of Chemistry and Physics invites applications for the position of Instructor of Chemistry. All Chemistry Instructors are expected to teach undergraduate-level chemistry courses and labs. You would be responsible for preparing lessons and assessments based on a list of course learning objectives and using the textbook already adopted. In this position, you would primarily teach organic chemistry courses and labs for science majors and some 1000-level chemistry courses. Additionally, you would be expected to participate in service activities for the Department, University, and Community.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Master's degree from an accredited university in Chemistry or in another discipline with at least 18 graduate semester hours in Chemistry by the hire date

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
A Ph.D. in Chemistry or a closely related discipline.
Experience teaching organic chemistry lecture and laboratory courses to science majors.
Recent organic synthesis experience and knowledge of good lab technique is highly desirable.
A demonstrated record of excellence in teaching and service.

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS
Strong content knowledge in organic chemistry and ability to create lessons, assessments and answer keys
Capacity to mentor good laboratory skills using best practices with a safety mindset
Willingness to serve in a community that values all students
Ability to collaborate with faculty of varied backgrounds

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae
Copies of Transcript (Only an unofficial transcript for the highest degree is required at application. Official transcripts for all degrees will be required upon employment.)
Names and contact information for three references (separate document)
Statement of Teaching Philosophy

QUESTIONS DIRECTED TO Georgina Little, [email protected]

Posting Close Date

June 22, 2026

Please Note:  Applications must be completed and submitted by 11:59 p.m. on the posting close date to ensure consideration.

Southeastern Louisiana University is committed to fostering an environment of inclusion, respect and appreciation of differences in individuals. Southeastern is also designated as a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials.

How to Apply:

Click on the Apply button and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future vacancies. Any required documents should be attached under the Resume/CV section of your application. If all required documents are not attached you will NOT be considered.