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Job Title Lecturers in Chemistry and Forensic Chemistry (F0851A and F1103A Non-Tenured Track)

Department CHEMISTRY & BIOCHEMISTRY

Position Number F0851A and F1103A

Job Description

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Old Dominion University invites applicants for two lecturer positions to begin in Fall 2026. These are 10-month appointments, within the career line track which does not include the possibility of tenure but otherwise parallels the tenure track with various ranks (lecturer, senior lecturer, and master lecturer).

For the Lecturer in Chemistry and Biochemistry (F0851A), responsibilities include teaching lecture and laboratory courses in introductory chemistry and general chemistry, upper-level courses within the candidate’s specialty, supervision of recitation and laboratory teaching assistants, participation in curriculum development, and service to the department, college and university. Candidates should also be able to maintain, develop, and coordinate introductory and general chemistry labs, as well as lab courses within their discipline.

For the Lecturer in Forensic Chemistry (F1103A), responsibilities include teaching and developing both lecture and laboratory courses in introductory forensic science, forensic biochemistry and/or chemistry, and crime scene investigation. The successful applicant will also participate in curriculum development for a FEPAC certified Forensic Chemistry degree, as well as service to the department, college and university.

Position Type FullTime

Type of Recruitment General Public

Type of Recruitment General Public

Minimum required education and/or special licenses, registrations, trainings, or certifications

Minimum required level and type of experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities

For the Lecturer in Chemistry and Biochemistry (F0851A):

+ An M.S. in chemistry, biochemistry, or closely related field from an accredited institution.

+ Demonstrated ability to teach chemistry lecture and lab courses at the undergraduate level in an US institution.

For the Lecturer in Forensic Chemistry (F1103A):

+ A M.S. in forensic science, chemistry, or biochemistry, from an accredited institution and 3 years of professional experience in the field of forensic science. or a Ph.D. in forensic science, forensic chemistry, or closely related field from an accredited institution.

+ Demonstrated ability to teach introductory forensic science lecture and/or lab courses at the undergraduate level at a US institution.

Preferred Qualifications

+ For the Lecturer in Chemistry and Biochemistry (F0851A):

+ A Ph.D. in chemistry, biochemistry, forensic chemistry, or closely related field from an accredited institution

+ Demonstrated ability as instructor of record to teach chemistry lecture and lab courses at the undergraduate level in an US institution.

+ Experience teaching and managing courses with formal laboratory components

+ Experience managing Teaching Assistants

+ Experience with use of advanced technology in the classroom and, canvas or other LMS platforms.

+ For the Lecturer in Forensic Chemistry (F1103A):

+ Demonstrated ability to teach chemistry lecture and lab courses at the undergraduate level at a US institution.

+ Experience in teaching and managing courses with formal laboratory components.

+ Experience with use of advanced technology in the classroom and canvas or other LMS platforms.

+ Involvement in forensic chemistry curriculum development and FEPAC certification.

Conditions of Employment

Location Norfolk, VA

Job Open Date 05/06/2025

Application Review Date 12/15/2025

Open Until Filled Yes

Application Instructions

To be considered for the position, please apply online at https://jobs.odu.edu/postings/23166

with,

+ Letter of application addressing the qualifications.

+ Curriculum vitae.

+ Teaching philosophy.

+ Unofficial transcripts.

+ Contact information of three references.

Optional uploads: Applicants are encouraged to upload up to a total of three documents or a total of 10 pages from their recent course syllabi or teaching evaluations, or other documents generated by them and used for classroom instruction.

References will be contacted upon submitting your application, to submit a recommendation letter through emailing the Hiring Manager Dr. Craig Bayse, [email protected].

Review of the applications for this position will begin on December 15, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled.

Telework Friendly No

Reasonable Accommodation Request

If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Division of Talent Management and Culture at (757)683-3141.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or © consistent with contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

About the College

https://www.odu.edu/sci

About the Department

https://www.odu.edu/chemistry

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

+ * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

+ The Chronicle of Higher Education (website or print)

+ Higheredjobs.com

+ DiverseJobs.com

+ InsightIntoDiversity.com

+ Jobs.Virginia.gov

+ Old Dominion University website

+ Virginia Pilot (website or print)

+ Richmond Times Dispatch (website or print)

+ Academic Keys

+ Other

+ If you selected "Other," how did you hear about this employment opportunity?

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

+ Cover Letter/Letter of Application

+ Curriculum Vitae

+ Teaching Philosophy

+ Unofficial Graduate Transcripts

+ Contact Information for Professional References

Optional Documents