Lecturer in Chemistry & Biochemistry Department

About the role

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Santa Clara University invites applications for two Academic Year Adjunct Lecturers in General and Organic Chemistry. Courses may include General Chemistry I and II, Organic Chemistry I, II, and III, and/or Biochemistry. Specific assignments will be made according to the academic qualifications of the individual and programmatic need.

Responsibilities

• Fulfilling all responsibilities associated with teaching the assigned courses, including:
• Conducting and appearing at all assigned class meetings in a timely and prepared manner that demonstrates a command of the discipline and skill in presenting it effectively;
• Assigning and evaluating assignments that align with the course description and course learning outcomes, and providing timely feedback to students;
• Holding regular weekly office hours;
• Submitting student grades that are appropriate, accurate and fair measures of student performance to the Office of the Registrar by the designated deadline;
• Administering numerical and narrative evaluations for all courses;
• Where applicable, teaching from an approved syllabus for the University Core courses assigned or working with the Chair to design an appropriate syllabus for submission for approval from the relevant Faculty Core Curriculum Committee;
• Serving as an advisor to a reasonable number of students, commensurate with the full-time equivalency of the appointment, by providing informed advice to those students;
• Developing courses for which they are responsible and contributing to general curriculum development.
• Service (5%):
• Fostering and advancing the mission and goals of the department, the University, or the profession through contributions other than teaching and scholarship or creative work such as service on committees, participation in professional organizations and activities, and community service performed in virtue of their professional expertise or association with the University.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a closely-related field. Applicants who are ABD or possess a Master’s degree, accompanied by commensurate academic experience in Chemistry or a closely-related field (5-7 years of college or professional teaching) will be considered.
• Demonstrates excellence in teaching Chemistry at the college level.
• Excellent communication skills.
• PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience with inclusive pedagogical practices that promote access and academic success for all students. Experience teaching and mentoring a diverse population of undergraduate students.

Benefits

Benefits eligible.

Pay

Salary will be between $56,900 and $108,540, based on the number of courses taught and years of teaching experience.

Schedule

This is an in-person position. Each quarter is 10 weeks long, with an 11th week set for final examinations. This position starts September 1, 2026.

How to Apply

Please submit the following materials through the Workday hiring portal. Application deadline: Open until the position is filled. Review of applications will begin on April 10, 2026.

Application Materials

• Curriculum Vitae
• Sample syllabi, and teaching evaluations from previous courses
• A short cover letter
• Contact information for two references

Special Instructions to the Applicant

This ad will remain open until the position is filled. Applicants must upload all of their information into Workday to be considered for the position. Applications that do not include all requested application materials or remain otherwise incomplete will not be considered. For all inquiries related to this position, please email chemapp@scu.edu.

EEO Statement

Santa Clara University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, parental status, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy or related conditions, reproductive health decisionmaking, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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Americans with Disabilities Act

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Work Authorization

SCU does not sponsor any applicants for work visas for this position. The successful candidate must be able to provide evidence of identity and legal authorization to work in the United States.