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The Department of Chemistry in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Kentucky invites applications for part-time instructors for the Spring 2023 semester. This position is temporary but instructors may be eligible for rehire as a part-time instructor in a future semester. Applicants must have obtained a Ph.D. in Chemistry (or a related field) or have an M.S. in Chemistry (or a related field) with prior teaching experience. A commitment to teaching excellence is essential. Duties include teaching a general chemistry course in a large classroom setting and related activities such as helping students during office hours, writing exam questions, and proctoring exams on Thursday evenings.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until all positions are filled.

Interested applicants should submit a curriculum vitae and an academic transcript. Please also provide the names and contact information for two references when prompted in the academic profile. This information will be utilized to solicit recommendation letters from your references within the employment system.

The University of Kentucky considers the health, safety and well-being of our entire community to be a top priority. In alignment with this priority, all new hires must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or obtain an approved medical or religious exemption as a condition of employment. For areas that fall under the federal CMS mandate, start of employment cannot occur until two weeks after receiving the full COVID-19 vaccination series or upon obtaining an approved exemption. Only vaccines approved by the World Health Organization can be accepted.