Position description
The Department of Chemistry at Columbia University is inviting applications for two
Lecturers in Discipline of Chemistry to start January 1, 2027. Responsibilities will
include the teaching and coordinating of Chemistry Laboratory courses and associated
Lab Lectures, as well as the supervision, pedagogical training and mentorship of
graduate and undergraduate teaching assistants assigned to these classes. For the first
semester of the appointment, the incumbents will be expected to focus on General
Chemistry Laboratory, but future assignments may include teaching laboratory or
lecture courses in General, Organic, and Physical Chemistry. There will also be
opportunities to contribute to the culture and evolution of the undergraduate program in
chemistry, particularly as this relates to the Chemistry Laboratory offerings.
These are full-time, non-tenure track positions, with multi-year renewals contingent
upon successful reviews.
Candidates at the rank of Lecturer in Discipline are expected to have teaching
experience, documented evidence of pedagogical excellence, and evidence of
professional growth and activity in the given field.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the positions are
filled.
Qualifications
A PhD is required at the time of appointment.
Application instructions
Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, teaching statement, student evaluations,
and have 3 letters of recommendation sent on their behalf. All applications must be
made through Columbia University’s Academic Search and Recruiting (ASR) system in
Interfolio (apply.interfolio.com/196037).
Equal employment opportunity statement
Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran
Pay Transparency Disclosure
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors,
including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education,
licenses, specialty, and training.  The above hiring range represents the University’s
good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of
posting.