Lecturer in Chemistry & Biochemistry Department

Position Title:

Lecturer in Chemistry & Biochemistry Department

Position Type:

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Salary Range:

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

Purpose:

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Santa Clara University, a Jesuit, Catholic university, invites applications for two Academic Year Adjunct Lecturers (one-year, non-tenure-track) 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. The successful candidate will teach the equivalent of 5-9 courses, with at least one course in each quarter, fall, winter and spring. Each quarter is 10 weeks long, with an 11th week set for final examinations. This position starts September 1, 2026. This is an in-person position.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: 

(1) 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. 

(2) Demonstrates excellence in teaching Chemistry at the college level. 

(3) Excellent communication skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

 (1)     Experience with inclusive pedagogical practices that promote access and academic success for all students..

(2)     Experience teaching and mentoring a diverse population of undergraduate students.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

TEACHING (95%) Fulfilling all responsibilities associated with teaching the assigned courses, including:

a. 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;

b. Assigning and evaluating assignments that align with the course description and course learning outcomes, and providing timely feedback to students;

c. Holding regular weekly office hours;

d. Submitting student grades that are appropriate, accurate and fair measures of student performance to the Office of the Registrar by the designated deadline;

e. Administering numerical and narrative evaluations for all courses;

f. 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;

g. 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;

h. Developing courses for which they are responsible and contributing to general curriculum development.

SERVICE (5%) 

Faculty Handbook section 3.6.3.3 defines service as “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.”

Service may more specifically include attending department meetings, serving on committees, advising student organizations and honor societies, taking part in student recruitment/orientation efforts, and contributing to the accreditation or program assessment.

To respect the time and commitment of Lecturer faculty members, service expectations must be commensurate with the full-time equivalency of the appointment. Additional service must be included through an assignment letter as part of the faculty member’s formal written appointment.

Other minimal instructional or academic duties may be assigned by the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences or the Chair of the Department.

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.

REQUESTED 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: 

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