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Posting Details

Job ID: 181284

Rank: Instructor/Professional Lecturer
College/School: Chicago, IL - College of Science and Health

Position Description:

The Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry at DePaul University in Chicago invites applications for a full-time Professional Lecturer position (non-tenure track) with teaching responsibilities commencing in the Fall of 2026.

Successful candidates will be expected to teach a variety of courses at the undergraduate level with a focus on lectures and labs in organic chemistry. Other possible teaching opportunities exist in non-science majors chemistry courses, general chemistry or biochemistry lectures and labs, and in the Liberal Studies Program.

About the College

The College of Science and Health includes the School of Nursing and departments of Biological Sciences, Chemistry and Biochemistry, Environmental Science and Studies, Health Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, Neuroscience, Physics and Astrophysics, Psychology, and Rehabilitative Sciences and Professions. The College of Science and Health is committed to delivering exceptional, personalized, accessible, and inclusive education in science and health disciplines to a diverse student body. Rooted in the enduring values of St. Vincent de Paul, we nurture student success and a sense of belonging within our community. As leaders in science and health education and research in the vibrant city of Chicago, we embrace our responsibility to promote social and environmental justice.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / MINIMUM QUALIFICATION:

• PhD in chemistry or related discipline

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience teaching at the college level
• Experience teaching both in-person and online Chemistry courses
• Experience teaching in a liberal arts environment that emphasizes close faculty-student interaction

Application Instructions:

The full and complete application should contain the following information:

• Letter of application indicating interest in, and qualifications for, the position
• Curriculum vita
• Academic transcripts
• Teaching philosophy statement
• Contact information for three professional references who will submit letters on your behalf

Review of applications will begin June 7, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. Candidates will not be considered until all the above materials are received. Applications submitted in full by June 7, 2026, will receive priority consideration.

For further questions about this position, please contact Dr. Caitlin Karver, Chemistry and Biochemistry Search Committee and department chair at ckarver@depaul.edu.

General Compensation/Benefits Statement

DePaul University has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the qualifications, education, experience, and training of the selected candidate, the scope and responsibilities of the position, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information.

DePaul University offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, and tuition benefit. Further information regarding benefits can be found here: https://offices.depaul.edu/human-resources/benefits/Pages/default.aspx.

About DePaul University's Academic Calendar

Except for the College of Law, DePaul University operates on a quarter system. Classes in Autumn, Winter, and Spring quarters are 11 weeks in length (including finals week) and Summer courses, in two sessions, are typically 5 weeks in length. The College of Law operates on the semester system. Classes in the Fall and Spring semesters are 16 weeks in length (including finals week) and it offers a Summer Session of 7 weeks (including final exams).

Salary Information:

The salary range for this 10-month position is $60,000 - $65,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience.