Lecturer in Organic Chemistry

Position Information

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States
at the time of hire and must maintain authorization throughout
employment. This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

This position is contingent upon the availability of sufficient
funding.

Employment Status

Faculty/Type Title

Lecturer

Area of Study

Organic Chemistry

Begins

Spring 2027

About the College

Spelman College seeks instructors dedicated to excellence in
teaching and to the continued enhancement of the academic
environment for students and colleagues. Founded in 1881, Spelman
College is a private four-year liberal arts college located in
Atlanta, GA. The oldest historically Black college for women in the
United States, Spelman is a member of the Atlanta University Center
Consortium and Atlanta Regional Consortium for Higher
Education.

Position Description

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry invites applications
for a full-time, temporary faculty appointment for the Spring
2027 semester . We seek outstanding scholar-teachers dedicated
to excellence in the chemical and biochemical sciences. The
Department, an American Chemical Society ( ACS )-approved program,
has a strong and proven reputation for educating and training women
of African descent to excel in STEM fields. The successful
applicant will have a doctorate in chemistry or a related field and
be prepared to teach introductory Organic Chemistry laboratories
and/or lectures at the undergraduate level. Candidates who have
demonstrated a commitment to working with women and
underrepresented minority students through teaching, mentoring, and
research are especially encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

Ph.D. in Chemistry or related field

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

F747P

Open Date

10/20/2026

Close Date

12/01/2026

Open Until Filled

No

Special Instructions to Applicants

Any correspondence regarding the position or your application will
be relayed to you by our Faculty Affairs Team. Please do not reach
out to any department faculty regarding the position or status of
your application. We appreciate your interest and
consideration.

EEO Statement

Spelman College is an EEO /Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Title
IX Employer and we participate in E-Verify. We are a smoke-free
campus

Deadline to Receive Letter(s) of Reference

12/01/2026

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Cover Letter of Interest
• Transcripts (unofficial)
• Curriculum Vitae
• Teaching Philosophy

Optional Documents