Description

Instructor/Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Teaching Assistant Professor
Department of Chemistry
College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

The Department of Chemistry in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign invites applications for up to two positions as Instructor/Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Teaching Assistant Professor in General Chemistry area.

Responsibilities

Duties in the Instructor/Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Teaching Assistant Professor position are:

• Preparing and presenting contents in lecture and laboratory courses in General Chemistry.
• Supervising and mentoring teaching assistants, holding office hours to meet with students outside of class time, writing and grading examinations, and assigning grades.
• Coordinating and communicating with the Associate Director of Teaching Labs and lab staff about general chemistry lab courses and experiments.
• Attending General Chemistry area meetings and serving on departmental and University-wide committees on as needed basis.
• Revising course content and syllabi to meet General Education certification and recertification.
• Developing content and teaching online General Chemistry courses that fulfill the University online course certification requirement.
• Serving on one departmental committee a year.

Duties in Senior Lecturer and Teaching Assistant Professor positions also include substantial additions, improvements, or other contributions to the chemistry curriculum, such as new course development, study abroad experiences, and innovative teaching methods that improve student learning.

Duties in the Teaching Assistant Professor position also include substantial educational and technical research in the chemical sciences and supervision and mentorship of undergraduate researchers.

Qualifications

Applicants for the Instructor rank must (i) hold a Masters degree in chemistry, or a closely related field and (ii) have demonstrated potential for high-quality college or university-level teaching in chemistry. (iii) Record of teaching effectiveness that meets the following elements of teaching excellence:

• Well-designed
• Well-delivered
• Inclusive and ethical
• Reflective and evolving

Applicants for the Lecturer rank must (i) hold a PhD in chemistry, or a closely related field and (ii) have  demonstrated potential for high-quality college or university-level teaching in chemistry. (iii) Record of teaching effectiveness that meets the following elements of teaching excellence:

• Well-designed
• Well-delivered
• Inclusive and ethical
• Reflective and evolving

Applicants for the Senior Lecturer rank must (i) hold a PhD in chemistry, or a closely related field, (ii) have demonstrated effectiveness in university-level teaching in chemistry, and (iii) Record of teaching effectiveness that meets the following elements of teaching excellence:

• Well-designed
• Well-delivered
• Inclusive and ethical
• Reflective and evolving

(iv) experience in curriculum development or current educational technologies. Experience and/or a strong interest in the creation of new and innovative course materials and experiments will enhance an application. 

Applicants for the Teaching Assistant Professor must (i) hold a PhD in chemistry, or a closely related field, (ii) have demonstrated potential for high-quality college or university-level teaching in chemistry, and (iii) have a strong track record of research in chemistry or chemical education as evidenced through scholarly publications and invited talks. Candidates must have an interest in the development of a research program in chemistry or chemical education alongside their teaching and pedagogical duties.

Salary and Appointment Information

The positions are on a 9-month service basis, but with an early start date of Aug 1, 2026. The position is renewable yearly based on funding and strong performance reviews. Renewed appointments will be on a 9-month service basis (Aug 16–May 15).  The 9-month salary ranges are as follows:

• Instructor or Lecturer is $60,000–$63,000
• Senior Lecturer is $65,000–$68,000
• Teaching Assistant Professor is $65,000–$68,000

Courses will primarily be taught in person on the Urbana-Champaign campus, with the potential for online teaching as deemed necessary.  The positions are eligible for sponsorship except for sponsorship of a new H1B petition that would incur the $100,000 fee.

Application Procedures & Deadline Information

Create your University of Illinois application through: https://go.illinois.edu/CHEMSF. We ask that all documents be uploaded in a single .pdf file as an upload in the "Resume/CV" section.

Instructor/Lecturer and Senior Lecturer applicants are required to submit:

• An up-to-date curriculum vitae.
• A statement of teaching philosophy and self-evaluation
• Name and email addresses for three professional references
• In cases where the candidate has prior teaching experience, a teaching portfolio that includes (i) a packet of materials from two different courses recently taught, including syllabi, policies, schedule of topics/assignments, blank copies of assignments/examinations, and other documents that demonstrate teaching effectiveness; (ii) records of three classroom observations by peers from the time of service as Instructor/Lecturer; (iii) longitudinal student evaluations that cover every semester of service as Instructor/Lecturer; and (iv) a letter from the supervisor of the candidate, a senior colleague well-versed with the candidate’s teaching performance, or the head/chair of the candidate’s department

Teaching Assistant Professor applicants are required to submit:

• A complete longitudinal record of teaching evaluations
• A curriculum vitae
• Teaching statement that summarizes their teaching philosophy and teaching accomplishments, including contributions to the curriculum beyond one’s own classroom(no more than 3 pages, single-spaced
• Sample syllabi, assignments, and other teaching materials that provide evidence of the quality of their instruction
• A research narrative that describes their current research agenda and plan for contributing scholarship that enhances the Department and University and makes an impact beyond the Campus
• Copies of scholarly works (e.g., articles conference papers) completed.
• Name and email addresses for three professional references who have had opportunities to directly observe and evaluate the candidate's teaching.

Full consideration will be given to complete applications received by Monday, February 16, 2026.  Applicants may be interviewed before the closing date; however, no hiring decision will be made until after that date.

For further information regarding application procedures, you may contact lascollegehiring@illinois.edu.

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The University of Illinois must also comply with applicable federal export control laws and regulations and, as such, reserves the right to employ restricted party screening procedures for applicants.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position; however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

 
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu.

 
Requisition ID: 1034602
Job Category: Faculty
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu

Requirements

Applicants for the Instructor rank must (i) hold a Masters degree in chemistry, or a closely related field and (ii) have demonstrated potential for high-quality college or university-level teaching in chemistry. (iii) Record of teaching effectiveness that meets the following elements of teaching excellence:

Well-designed
Well-delivered
Inclusive and ethical
Reflective and evolving
Applicants for the Lecturer rank must (i) hold a PhD in chemistry, or a closely related field and (ii) have  demonstrated potential for high-quality college or university-level teaching in chemistry. (iii) Record of teaching effectiveness that meets the following elements of teaching excellence:

Well-designed
Well-delivered
Inclusive and ethical
Reflective and evolving
Applicants for the Senior Lecturer rank must (i) hold a PhD in chemistry, or a closely related field, (ii) have demonstrated effectiveness in university-level teaching in chemistry, and (iii) Record of teaching effectiveness that meets the following elements of teaching excellence:

Well-designed
Well-delivered
Inclusive and ethical
Reflective and evolving

(iv) experience in curriculum development or current educational technologies. Experience and/or a strong interest in the creation of new and innovative course materials and experiments will enhance an application. 

Applicants for the Teaching Assistant Professor must (i) hold a PhD in chemistry, or a closely related field, (ii) have demonstrated potential for high-quality college or university-level teaching in chemistry, and (iii) have a strong track record of research in chemistry or chemical education as evidenced through scholarly publications and invited talks. Candidates must have an interest in the development of a research program in chemistry or chemical education alongside their teaching and pedagogical duties.