INSTRUCTOR OF CHEMISTRY

INSTRUCTOR OF CHEMISTRY Posted: 10/21/2026 Lindsey Wilson University, a United Methodist affiliated liberal arts college located in south central Kentucky, is seeking applicants for a full-time faculty position in chemistry. The successful candidate will contribute to the undergraduate Nursing and General Education curricula through teaching, student mentoring and advising, scholarship, and collaboration with colleagues. Job responsibilities include teaching undergraduate courses in chemistry for pre-nursing majors, as well as topics in science courses for non-majors, develop syllabi and assessments in alignment with course objectives, engage students through effective classroom instruction and active learning, provide timely feedback and academic support to students, mentor and advise undergraduate students, maintain appropriate availability for student questions and academic support, engage in scholarship, and collaborate effectively with faculty and colleagues. A master’s degree in chemistry or a closely related field is required and a Ph.D. is preferred.

Demonstrated expertise in chemistry through research, publications, and/or professional experience is strongly preferred. A record of effective teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate level is preferred. The position requires strong written and oral communication skills, as well as demonstrated ability to mentor and advise students and collaborate effectively with colleagues. To apply, please submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae including names and contact information for three professional references, statement of teaching philosophy, statement of research philosophy, and unofficial copies of all graduate transcripts (official copies must be submitted prior to hiring) through the Lindsey Wilson University online employment application .

Review of applicants will begin immediately and be ongoing until the position is filled. LWU is an equal opportunity employer committed to assembling a caring, equity-focused faculty committed to supporting “every student, every day.” LWC strives to hire qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.