Lecturer, Chemistry

Please attach a statement of teaching philosophy that emphasizes instructional strategies to enhance student engagement which includes your experience and interest in teaching nontraditional students.

Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Please contact Dr. Maria Benavides at [email protected] for questions.

The Department of Natural Sciences at the University of Houston Downtown (UHD) invites applicants for a full-time non-tenure-track lecturer position in chemistry beginning in fall 2023. The position is a 9-month renewable appointment and requires at least a Master's Degree in Chemistry or a related field. The primary responsibilities are to:

• Teaches the equivalent of five chemistry courses (15 contact hours) per semester in the Fall and Spring, including lecture and lab sections of lower and upper-level chemistry courses.
• Works with other chemistry faculty to maintain and improve instructional quality and student success through regular meetings and professional development.
• Participates in the assessment of chemistry courses.

EEO/AA

Required Qualifications:

• MS in Chemistry or a related field

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in chemistry or related field or Ed.D.
• Passion for and prior experience in undergraduate teaching
• Training in and/or experience with instructional design and technology
• Knowledge of and/or experience in assessment

About University of Houston Downtown

The second-largest university in Houston, the University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) is a comprehensive, four-year, urban university in the heart of downtown. Led by President Loren J. Blanchard, UHD is a community of diverse faculty, staff, students, and regional partners dedicated to nurturing talent, generating knowledge, and driving socioeconomic mobility for a just and sustainable future.  

Since opening its doors in 1974, UHD has grown in size, scope, and service, now offering 46 bachelor’s and 11 master’s degree programs and 17 fully online programs within its four colleges: Marilyn Davies College of Business, College of Humanities & Social Sciences, College of Public Service, and College of Sciences & Technology.

UHD educates approximately 15,000 students annually. With more than 77% of UHD’s students coming directly from Harris County, UHD is not just a university in Houston, but Houston’s University and an Anchor Institution for the region.

UHD is recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution, a Minority-Serving Institution, and a Military-Friendly School. While the student population is largely Hispanic at 53% and African-American at 20%, more than 64 countries are represented. Furthermore, UHD has the most affordable tuition among four-year universities in Houston, and its graduates have the lowest student loan debt in the state. Importantly, 70% of UHD freshman students are the first in their families to attend college.

UHD is one of the four distinct and separate components of the University of Houston System, which also includes the University of Houston, University of Houston-Clear Lake, and University of Houston-Victoria.  Instructional Sites operated by UHD are University of Houston-Downtown Northwest, University of Houston-Downtown at Lone Star College-Kingwood, and University of Houston-Downtown at Lone Star College-Woodlands.