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Department of Chemistry
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
The Department of Chemistry in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign invites applications for a specialized faculty position as an Instructor/Lecturer/Senior Instructor/Lecturer in General Chemistry.
Responsibilities
Duties in the Instructor/Lecturer/Senior Instructor/Lecturer position are:
- Preparing and presenting contents in lecture and laboratory courses in General Chemistry. Additional duties will include the following, depending on the title and rank of the position:
(i) Supervising and mentoring teaching assistants, holding office hours to meet with students outside of class time, writing and grading examinations, and assigning grades.
(ii) Coordinating and communicating with the Associate Director of Teaching Labs and lab staff about general chemistry lab courses and experiments.
(iii) Attending General Chemistry area meetings and serving on one departmental and/or university-wide committee each year.
(iv) Revising course content and syllabi to meet General Education certification and recertification.
(v) Developing content and teaching online General Chemistry courses that fulfill the University online course certification requirement.
Duties at the Senior Instructor/Lecturer level also include substantial additions, improvements, or other contributions to the chemistry curriculum, such as new course development, study abroad experiences, and innovative teaching methods that improve student learning.
Qualifications
Applicants for the Instructor rank must:
- Hold a Masters degree in chemistry, or a closely related field.
- Have demonstrated potential for high-quality college or university-level teaching in chemistry.
-
Demonstrate a record of teaching effectiveness that meets the following elements of teaching excellence:
-
Well-designed
- Well-delivered
- Inclusive and ethical
- Reflective and evolving
Applicants for the Senior Instructor rank must:
- Hold a Masters degree in chemistry, or a closely related field.
- Have demonstrated excellence in university-level teaching in chemistry.
-
Demonstrate a record of teaching effectiveness that meets the following elements of teaching excellence:
-
Well-designed
- Well-delivered
- Inclusive and ethical
-
Reflective and evolving
-
Experience in curriculum development or current educational technologies. Experience and/or a strong interest in the creation of new and innovative course materials and experiments will enhance an application.
Applicants for the Lecturer rank must:
- Hold a PhD in chemistry, or a closely related field.
- Have demonstrated potential for high-quality college or university-level teaching in chemistry.
-
Demonstrate a record of teaching effectiveness that meets the following elements of teaching excellence:
-
Well-designed
- Well-delivered
- Inclusive and ethical
- Reflective and evolving
Applicants for the Senior Lecturer rank must:
- Hold a PhD in chemistry, or a closely related field.
- Have demonstrated excellence in university-level teaching in chemistry.
-
Demonstrate a record of teaching effectiveness that meets the following elements of teaching excellence:
-
Well-designed
- Well-delivered
- Inclusive and ethical
-
Reflective and evolving
-
Experience in curriculum development or current educational technologies. Experience and/or a strong interest in the creation of new and innovative course materials and experiments will enhance an application.
SALARY AND APPOINTMENT INFORMATION
This is a full-time, 9-month appointment paid over 12 months, non-tenure track position, renewable yearly subject to enrollments, funding, and strong performance evaluations. Target start date is August 1, 2027, but renewed appointments will be on a 9-month service basis (Aug 16-May 15). The 9-month salary ranges are as follows:
- Instructor or Lecturer is $61,000–$64,000
- Senior Instructor or Senior Lecturer is $66,000–$69,000
Final salary offered will be determined by a thorough assessment of available market data, internal salary equity, candidate experience and qualifications, collective bargaining agreements, and budget constraints. This position will be expected to work at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus on a full-time basis per the University’s Workplace Flexibility policy. This position is eligible for sponsorship for work authorization, except for sponsorship of a new H1B petition that would incur the $100,000 fee.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES AND DEADLINE INFORMATION
Create your University of Illinois application through: https://go.illinois.edu/CHEMSF. We ask that all documents be uploaded in a single .pdf file as an upload in the "Resume/CV" section.
Applicants are required to submit:
- An up-to-date curriculum vitae.
- A statement of teaching philosophy and self-evaluation.
- Name and email addresses for three professional references.
-
In cases where the candidate has prior teaching experience, a teaching portfolio that includes:
-
a packet of materials from two different courses recently taught, including syllabi, policies, schedule of topics/assignments, blank copies of assignments/examinations, and other documents that demonstrate teaching effectiveness;
- records of three classroom observations by peers from the time of service as Instructor/Lecturer;
- longitudinal student evaluations that cover every semester of service as Instructor/Lecturer; and,
- if the candidate advances in the search process, a letter from the supervisor of the candidate, a senior colleague well-versed with the candidate’s teaching performance, or the head/chair of the candidate’s department will be requested.
Full consideration will be given to complete applications received by Dec 4, 2026. Applicants may be interviewed before the closing date; however, no hiring decision will be made until after that date.
For further information regarding application procedures, you may contact lascollegehiring@illinois.edu.
Founded in 1867 as Illinois’s flagship public university, the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign empowers a global community of students, scholars, and alumni to change the world through bold, innovative research and transformative education. With a land-grant heritage rooted in progress, Illinois faculty drive paradigm-shifting discoveries, mentor future leaders, and collaborate across 15 colleges and instructional units and more than 20 research institutes. The university’s legacy of excellence includes 24 Nobel Prizes and 29 Pulitzer Prizes awarded to its faculty and alumni, $755 million in sponsored research funding, and 94 academic programs ranked in the top 20 nationally. Illinois offers the resources, recognition, and reach to accelerate your career — along with a highly competitive benefits portfolio. Discover how the Illinois Value Proposition fosters professional longevity, personal fulfillment, and a deep sense of purpose in every role.
Faculty Recruitment
Champaign-Urbana
The University of Illinois must also comply with applicable federal export control laws and regulations and, as such, reserves the right to employ restricted party screening procedures for applicants.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position; however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodation portal, or by contacting the Office for Access & Equity at 217-333-0885, option #1, or accessibility@illinois.edu.
Requisition ID: 1039104
Job Category: Faculty
Instructor/Lecturer/Senior Instructor/Lecturer in General Chemistry
Department of Chemistry
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
The Department of Chemistry in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign invites applications for a specialized faculty position as an Instructor/Lecturer/Senior Instructor/Lecturer in General Chemistry.
Responsibilities
Duties in the Instructor/Lecturer/Senior Instructor/Lecturer position are:
- Preparing and presenting contents in lecture and laboratory courses in General Chemistry. Additional duties will include the following, depending on the title and rank of the position:
(i) Supervising and mentoring teaching assistants, holding office hours to meet with students outside of class time, writing and grading examinations, and assigning grades.
(ii) Coordinating and communicating with the Associate Director of Teaching Labs and lab staff about general chemistry lab courses and experiments.
(iii) Attending General Chemistry area meetings and serving on one departmental and/or university-wide committee each year.
(iv) Revising course content and syllabi to meet General Education certification and recertification.
(v) Developing content and teaching online General Chemistry courses that fulfill the University online course certification requirement.
Duties at the Senior Instructor/Lecturer level also include substantial additions, improvements, or other contributions to the chemistry curriculum, such as new course development, study abroad experiences, and innovative teaching methods that improve student learning.
Qualifications
Applicants for the Instructor rank must:
- Hold a Masters degree in chemistry, or a closely related field.
- Have demonstrated potential for high-quality college or university-level teaching in chemistry.
-
Demonstrate a record of teaching effectiveness that meets the following elements of teaching excellence:
-
Well-designed
- Well-delivered
- Inclusive and ethical
- Reflective and evolving
Applicants for the Senior Instructor rank must:
- Hold a Masters degree in chemistry, or a closely related field.
- Have demonstrated excellence in university-level teaching in chemistry.
-
Demonstrate a record of teaching effectiveness that meets the following elements of teaching excellence:
-
Well-designed
- Well-delivered
- Inclusive and ethical
-
Reflective and evolving
-
Experience in curriculum development or current educational technologies. Experience and/or a strong interest in the creation of new and innovative course materials and experiments will enhance an application.
Applicants for the Lecturer rank must:
- Hold a PhD in chemistry, or a closely related field.
- Have demonstrated potential for high-quality college or university-level teaching in chemistry.
-
Demonstrate a record of teaching effectiveness that meets the following elements of teaching excellence:
-
Well-designed
- Well-delivered
- Inclusive and ethical
- Reflective and evolving
Applicants for the Senior Lecturer rank must:
- Hold a PhD in chemistry, or a closely related field.
- Have demonstrated excellence in university-level teaching in chemistry.
-
Demonstrate a record of teaching effectiveness that meets the following elements of teaching excellence:
-
Well-designed
- Well-delivered
- Inclusive and ethical
-
Reflective and evolving
-
Experience in curriculum development or current educational technologies. Experience and/or a strong interest in the creation of new and innovative course materials and experiments will enhance an application.
SALARY AND APPOINTMENT INFORMATION
This is a full-time, 9-month appointment paid over 12 months, non-tenure track position, renewable yearly subject to enrollments, funding, and strong performance evaluations. Target start date is August 1, 2027, but renewed appointments will be on a 9-month service basis (Aug 16-May 15). The 9-month salary ranges are as follows:
- Instructor or Lecturer is $61,000–$64,000
- Senior Instructor or Senior Lecturer is $66,000–$69,000
Final salary offered will be determined by a thorough assessment of available market data, internal salary equity, candidate experience and qualifications, collective bargaining agreements, and budget constraints. This position will be expected to work at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus on a full-time basis per the University’s Workplace Flexibility policy. This position is eligible for sponsorship for work authorization, except for sponsorship of a new H1B petition that would incur the $100,000 fee.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES AND DEADLINE INFORMATION
Create your University of Illinois application through: https://go.illinois.edu/CHEMSF. We ask that all documents be uploaded in a single .pdf file as an upload in the "Resume/CV" section.
Applicants are required to submit:
- An up-to-date curriculum vitae.
- A statement of teaching philosophy and self-evaluation.
- Name and email addresses for three professional references.
-
In cases where the candidate has prior teaching experience, a teaching portfolio that includes:
-
a packet of materials from two different courses recently taught, including syllabi, policies, schedule of topics/assignments, blank copies of assignments/examinations, and other documents that demonstrate teaching effectiveness;
- records of three classroom observations by peers from the time of service as Instructor/Lecturer;
- longitudinal student evaluations that cover every semester of service as Instructor/Lecturer; and,
- if the candidate advances in the search process, a letter from the supervisor of the candidate, a senior colleague well-versed with the candidate’s teaching performance, or the head/chair of the candidate’s department will be requested.
Full consideration will be given to complete applications received by Dec 4, 2026. Applicants may be interviewed before the closing date; however, no hiring decision will be made until after that date.
For further information regarding application procedures, you may contact lascollegehiring@illinois.edu.
Founded in 1867 as Illinois’s flagship public university, the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign empowers a global community of students, scholars, and alumni to change the world through bold, innovative research and transformative education. With a land-grant heritage rooted in progress, Illinois faculty drive paradigm-shifting discoveries, mentor future leaders, and collaborate across 15 colleges and instructional units and more than 20 research institutes. The university’s legacy of excellence includes 24 Nobel Prizes and 29 Pulitzer Prizes awarded to its faculty and alumni, $755 million in sponsored research funding, and 94 academic programs ranked in the top 20 nationally. Illinois offers the resources, recognition, and reach to accelerate your career — along with a highly competitive benefits portfolio. Discover how the Illinois Value Proposition fosters professional longevity, personal fulfillment, and a deep sense of purpose in every role.
Faculty Recruitment
Champaign-Urbana
The University of Illinois must also comply with applicable federal export control laws and regulations and, as such, reserves the right to employ restricted party screening procedures for applicants.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position; however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodation portal, or by contacting the Office for Access & Equity at 217-333-0885, option #1, or accessibility@illinois.edu.
Requisition ID: 1039104
Job Category: Faculty
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Chemistry Professor
Verify your institution's cap-exempt status
Many universities and nonprofit research institutions qualify as cap-exempt H-1B employers, letting them file year-round without lottery risk. Confirm this before accepting an offer, it changes your entire timeline and start-date flexibility.
Translate your CV into U.S. format early
U.S. academic hiring committees expect a specific structure: teaching philosophy, publications list, and research statement as separate documents. A CV formatted for Australian or European applications will slow down offers and delay the sponsorship conversation.
Document research output for PERM or NIW petitions
If your employer pursues a green card through PERM or you self-petition via EB-2 NIW, citation counts, grant funding, and peer-review records become evidence. Compile these before you're in the filing process, not during it.
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Chemistry Professor positions at institutions with active LCA filing history are searchable on Migrate Mate. This lets you filter to employers who have already filed for comparable roles rather than guessing at sponsorship willingness during the application process.
Request the LCA wage level before negotiating salary
Your employer files a Labor Condition Application with DOL certifying your wage meets prevailing levels. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through Level IV wage bands for postsecondary chemistry teachers in your target metro before salary discussions begin.
File O*NET evidence alongside your H-1B petition
USCIS adjudicators sometimes issue RFEs for academic roles if the specialty occupation link isn't explicit. The O*NET profile for chemistry professors shows degree-requirement language you can cite directly in your petition's specialty occupation argument.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Chemistry Professor jobs qualify as specialty occupations for the H-1B?
Yes. USCIS consistently treats postsecondary teaching and research roles in physical sciences as specialty occupations because a bachelor's degree or higher in chemistry or a directly related field is a standard minimum requirement. Doctoral qualifications, which most tenure-track hiring committees require, strengthen this argument further and reduce the chance of a Request for Evidence.
Can a university sponsor a Chemistry Professor without going through the H-1B lottery?
Many universities, colleges, and affiliated nonprofit research institutions qualify as cap-exempt H-1B employers under the Immigration and Nationality Act. If your prospective employer holds that status, they can file your H-1B petition at any point in the year and you can start work once USCIS approves, without waiting for October 1 or competing in the annual selection process.
Is an EB-1A or EB-2 NIW realistic for chemistry academics?
Both are achievable for established researchers. EB-1A requires demonstrating extraordinary ability through criteria like peer-reviewed publications, citation impact, awards, or invited presentations at major conferences. EB-2 NIW requires showing your work has national importance and that a U.S. employer waiver is in the national interest. Neither requires PERM labor certification, which makes them faster for strong candidates.
Where can I find Chemistry Professor roles where the employer already sponsors visas?
Migrate Mate lists Chemistry Professor and related postsecondary science faculty positions from employers with verified LCA sponsorship history. Searching there focuses your applications on institutions that have already engaged with the H-1B or related visa processes for comparable roles, rather than approaching departments that may be unfamiliar with sponsorship obligations.
Does a three-year bachelor's degree satisfy the H-1B specialty occupation requirement?
USCIS evaluates degree equivalency on a case-by-case basis. A three-year bachelor's degree in chemistry from a recognized institution can qualify, particularly when paired with a master's or doctorate. Your employer's attorney will typically obtain a credential evaluation from an accredited service to establish equivalency to a U.S. four-year bachelor's degree as part of the H-1B petition documentation.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Chemistry Professor jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.