Position Information
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and must maintain authorization throughout employment. This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
This position is contingent upon the availability of sufficient funding.
Employment Status
Faculty/Type Title
Instructor
Area of Study
Organic Chemistry
Begins
Fall Semester 2026
About the College
Spelman College seeks instructors dedicated to excellence in teaching and to the continued enhancement of the academic environment for students and colleagues. Founded in 1881, Spelman College is a private four-year liberal arts college located in Atlanta, GA. The oldest historically Black college for women in the United States, Spelman is a member of the Atlanta University Center Consortium and Atlanta Regional Consortium for Higher Education.
Position Description
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry invites applications for a part-time Lecturer to begin August 2026. We seek outstanding scholar-teachers dedicated to excellence in the chemical and biochemical sciences. The Department, an American Chemical Society ( ACS )-approved program, has a strong and proven reputation for educating and training women of African-descent to excel in STEM fields. The successful applicant will have a doctorate in chemistry or a related area and prepared to teach introductory laboratories and/or lectures at the undergraduate level in Organic Chemistry. Candidates who have demonstrated a commitment to working with women and underrepresented minority students through teaching, mentoring, and research are especially encouraged to apply.
Qualifications
Ph.D. in Chemistry or related area preferred.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
F719P
Open Date
08/03/2026
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Any correspondence regarding the position or your application will be relayed to you by our Faculty Affairs Team. Please do not reach out to any department faculty regarding the position or status of your application. We appreciate your interest and consideration.
EEO Statement
Spelman College is an EEO /Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Title IX Employer and we participate in E-Verify. We are a smoke-free campus
Deadline to Receive Letter(s) of Reference
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents
- Transcripts (unofficial)
- Curriculum Vitae
- Teaching Philosophy
Optional Documents
- Cover Letter of Interest
