Lecturer

Lecturer

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.

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 - Lecturer

Area of Study - Organic Chemistry

Begins - Spring 2027

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 full-time, temporary faculty appointment for the Spring 2027 semester. 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 field and be prepared to teach introductory Organic Chemistry laboratories and/or lectures at the undergraduate level. 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 field

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number - F747P

Open Date - 10/20/2026

Close Date - 12/01/2026

Open Until Filled - No

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 - 12/01/2026

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

1. Cover Letter of Interest
2. Transcripts (unofficial)
3. Curriculum Vitae
4. Teaching Philosophy

Optional Documents