Lecturer - CHEM 352L: Protein Biochemistry Laboratory (Fall 2026)

About the role

The Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry at California State University San Marcos seeks a part-time lecturer for Fall 2026 to teach CHEM 352L: Protein Biochemistry Laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Introduce students to the theory and practice of modern protein biochemistry.
• Cover topics such as bacterial transformation, antibiotic selection, heterologous protein expression, cell harvesting, cell lysis, centrifugation, affinity chromatography, ion-exchange chromatography, size-exclusion chromatography, hydrophobic-interaction chromatography, dialysis, ultrafiltration, protein precipitation, desalting, bioconjugation, SDS-PAGE, UREA-PAGE, densitometry, fluorescence spectroscopy, western blotting, enzyme activity assays, and in-vitro translation.

Requirements

• A Master of Science in Chemistry.
• Experience teaching chemistry at the college level.

Qualifications

• A Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry is preferred.
• Experience teaching a course in analytical chemistry or instrumental analysis is preferred.
• Demonstrated intercultural competence and a commitment to serving the campus community are preferred.

Skills

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to teach complex biochemical concepts effectively.

Benefits

Salary commensurate with degree level and experience.

Pay

$5,507 - $6,249 per full-time month

Schedule

Tuesdays, from 12:30 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.