The Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry at Berry College seeks a lecturer of analytical chemistry to begin in August 2025. The successful candidate is expected to teach an analytical chemistry course and its laboratory, utilizing the variety of instrumentation in our department (including chromatography and spectroscopy). Additional teaching responsibilities will include general chemistry and associated labs. This position also entails maintaining instrumentation within the department, particularly the department's GC-MS and HPLC.

Our collegial department of ten faculty members strives for excellence in teaching chemistry and mentoring students from a wide range of backgrounds in a comprehensive college with a liberal arts core. The candidate should share our department's commitment to student engagement inside and outside of the classroom and our desire to promote opportunities for students from underrepresented groups and foster a culture of belonging. Berry is committed to increasing the diversity of our faculty and staff; we welcome applications from all groups and strongly encourage women and persons of color to apply for this position.

While teaching analytical chemistry and maintaining departmental instrumentation are the primary responsibilities of this position, mentoring our students as they develop personally and professionally is also a high priority. If desired, the faculty member will have opportunities to participate in collaborative research with faculty and undergraduate students

Requirements:

Preference will be given to applicants with a Ph.D. in analytical chemistry, or a closely related discipline. However, applicants with a Master's degree and relevant experience will also be considered. ABD applicants should include documentation that the requirements for the degree will be completed by August 2025.

Additional Information:

ABOUT BERRY COLLEGE

Berry is a selective independent college of 2,200 students located adjacent to Rome, GA, midway between Atlanta, GA, and Chattanooga, TN. Berry's educational approach deliberately unites challenging academic programs with practical work experience in a residential campus community that encourages faith and emphasizes caring for the needs of others above self. Our mission and values are grounded in the ethic that our founder instilled more than a century ago: "We educate the head, heart, and hands - to inspire leaders of integrity who cultivate thriving communities." Nationally recognized for quality of learning and quality of life, Berry offers first-rate undergraduate degree programs in the sciences, humanities, arts, and human sciences, as well as undergraduate and master's level opportunities in business and teacher education. The College's stunning 27,000-acre campus affords opportunities that cannot be duplicated elsewhere. Berry's ongoing commitment is to provide exceptional educational experiences to talented students from a wide range of social, racial, and economic backgrounds.

COLLEGE COMMITMENTS

Berry College is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse faculty and staff. An Equal Opportunity Institution, Berry complies with all applicable laws and provisions prohibiting discrimination in its educational and employment policies. Berry respects the essential dignity of all individuals and accordingly hires and promotes employees without regard to matters of personal identity such as race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, and political affiliation. Berry College is committed to ensuring facilities, programs, services, and activities are accessible to everyone, including those seeking employment at Berry College. Inquiries about interviews or workplace accommodations are welcomed and can reach out to us at employment@berry.edu, or (706) 233-4062.

Application Instructions:

Applicants should submit a letter of application describing their interest in this position, commitment to Berry's mission and to inclusive teaching and learning; a curriculum vitae; a teaching statement that articulates the candidate's teaching approach, experience, and goals; a statement addressing their experience in instrumentation maintenance; unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts; and names and contact information of three references. Review of applications will begin on November 18th and will continue until the position is filled. Specific questions about the position may be sent directly to the chair of the search committee, Dr. Kenneth Martin at kmartin@berry.edu.