Lecturer

Overview

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Utah State University (USU) invites applications for a Lecturer faculty position. This position is non-tenure-track, with a nine-month (academic year) appointment at USU’s main campus in Logan, UT with an anticipated start date of August 1, 2026. Preferred applicants will have already obtained a Ph.D. in Chemistry or Biochemistry.  Applicants with an M.S. in Chemistry or Biochemistry coupled with significant teaching and/or lab management experience may also be considered. The primary responsibilities will be managing the department’s general chemistry (1125, 1215, 1225) laboratory courses and developing new ways for delivering these courses around the state of Utah. The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching excellence (90%), along with effective contributions to university service (10%). Application reviews will begin on November 15,2025 and will continue until the position is filled. 

Responsibilities

This full-time position is non-tenure-track, with a nine-month (academic year) appointment and a 90:10 division of effort between teaching and service.  The primary responsibilities will be managing the department’s general chemistry (1125, 1215, 1225) laboratory courses and developing new ways for delivering these courses around the state of Utah. The duties will span instruction; TA training, mentoring, and supervision; and overall management of the laboratory program. Preferred applicants will demonstrate a commitment to implementing innovative approaches to laboratory instruction to better serve students across the state.  The successful candidate will: 

• Oversee laboratory safety, including maintaining required documentation, serving as the primary safety responder, and coordinating hazardous waste disposal with the Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) office 
• Purchase, prepare, and organize reagents, equipment, and stock solutions for laboratory courses 
• Maintain lab supplies, equipment, and facilities in coordination with departmental technicians 
• Perform routine maintenance of lab equipment and repair lab equipment in conjunction with departmental technicians 
• Maintain high standards of safety and instruction in laboratory courses through oversight and training of students and teaching assistants 
• Supervise TAs and conduct end-of-course student evaluations of TA performance 
• Maintain the security of the laboratory rooms 
• Develop new approaches for offering general chemistry laboratory courses to students across the state.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications 

• M.S. in chemistry or biochemistry 
• Demonstrated success in teaching and managing undergraduate chemistry laboratory courses. 
• Excellent spoken and written communication skills 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Ph.D. in chemistry or biochemistry 
• Experience with online course management 
• Demonstrated skills in training and managing teaching assistants 
• Ability to implement innovative approaches to laboratory courses 

Required Documents

Along with the online application, please attach:

A curriculum vitae to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”

Cover Letter to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Documents 1-10”

A statement of teaching philosophy, experience, and interests (3 page maximum) to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Documents 1-10”

The applicant should provide the names, affiliations and contact information (name, telephone, professional e-mail address) of at least three professional references who can evaluate the applicant's teaching and research records under the Candidate Profile.

• Reference letters will be collected from final candidates. The will need to be signed on institutional/company letterhead, PDFs only, and should specifically address the applicant's potential for excellence as an independent teacher and supportive/collaborative researcher. 

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Advertised Salary

Commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus excellent benefits

ADA

Employees typically work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes.  

College/Department Highlights

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry (http://www.chem.usu.edu/http://www.chem.usu.edu/) is ACS accredited and offers BS, MS, and PhD degrees in Chemistry and in Biochemistry. The Department is committed to excellence in research and teaching. It is housed in two connected buildings. Together, the buildings total 124,000 square feet. The Department is equipped with modern instrumentation, including NMR and EPR instruments staffed by a PhD scientist, as well as additional shared analytical instrumentation and shared computational cluster resources. The Department currently enrolls approximately 300 undergraduate student majors and 40 graduate students. 

University Highlights

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local, regional, and global communities. USU prepares students to be active, civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable education, USU remains a leader in research, discovery, and public impact.

USU enrolls over 29,800 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State’s 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU educates students from all 50 states and more than 80 countries. For over 100 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns, serving every county in the state.

Competing at the NCAA Division I level, USU is a proud member of the Mountain West Conference and will join the Pac-12 Conference beginning in the 2026-2027 season. The Aggies’ long-standing tradition of athletic and academic excellence is exemplified by recent Mountain West regular-season and tournament championships in women’s volleyball, three consecutive Mountain West tournament titles in women’s soccer conference championships, and a first-ever conference championship for gymnastics, reflecting USU's commitment to perseverance and achievement.

Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected, valued, and supported and where diversity of thought and culture are cultivated. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU. 

The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and a reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university’s ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or [email protected]. 

*updated 12/2025

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Matthew Pinner

Executive Director

Civil Rights & Title IX Office

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Cody Carmichael

Title IX Coordinator

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For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit crtix.usu.edu or contact:

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*updated 10/2025