Instructor/Assistant Professor of Chemistry (Organic/Biochemistry) (24-88)

Francis Marion University and the Department of Chemistry invite applications for a full-time, non-tenure track instructor/assistant professor position, renewable at the discretion of the University for up to two additional years. The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Teaching general chemistry courses for chemistry majors and non-majors.
• Teaching upper-level chemistry courses in organic chemistry and/or biochemistry as needed.
• Providing academic advising for students during registration.
• Conducting additional academic and professional services as needed by the department.

This position is a standard nine-month contract (August-May) with the opportunity to teach additional courses during the summer.

To learn more about Francis Marion University’s Department of Chemistry, please visit: http://www.fmarion.edu/chemistry/. Any questions can be directed to the Department Chair, Jennifer Kelley (jkelley@fmarion.edu).

Francis Marion University is a state-assisted, regional, liberal arts university serving approximately 4,200 students in Florence, SC: a growing city with a vibrant culture. The campus is within easy driving distance of the state capitol Columbia, as well as other areas of interest including Myrtle Beach, Charleston, Charlotte, Asheville, and Savannah.

Francis Marion University has been recognized for its excellence in education by several national ranking agencies. US News and World Report named FMU as one of its top regional universities in the south for more than a decade. FMU was named as “The Chronicle’s Great Colleges to Work For” 2013-2023.

FMU Requirements: An earned masters or doctorate in organic chemistry, biochemistry, or a related discipline from an accredited institution is preferred. Some level of teaching experience is expected.

Start date of January 6, 2025, is preferred, however, a fall start date may be negotiated.

The following application materials are required:

1. Letter of Interest (Referencing Position Number 24-88).
2. Curriculum vitae.
3. Teaching Statement expressing teaching experience and philosophy.
4. Copies of all transcripts (official transcripts are required of the successful candidate).
5. Names and complete contact information for at least three references.
6. FMU Faculty Application.

To obtain a copy of the faculty application, please click here.

Send Application Packet to: Dr. Charlene Wages, Vice President for Administration and Planning, Francis Marion University, PO Box 100547, Florence, SC 29502-0547; email to hrassist@fmarion.edu; or FAX to (843) 661-1202.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

As Francis Marion University has continued to be recognized for its diverse student body, it especially welcomes applicants who can affirm and enhance its mission.

Applicants honorably discharged from a branch of the United States Armed Forces, who meet the minimum training and experience requirements, are given employment preference by all State agencies and higher education institutions in South Carolina.

An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution