Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry - Visiting Assistant Professor

Job Description

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry seeks to fill one position at the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor. This will be a one-year academic appointment for 2025-2026 made possible by reassignment of faculty to a federally funded grant. Future continuation of this appointment would be contingent on the continued availability of funding. The appointment is for the 9-month academic year, and the primary responsibilities will be teaching General Chemistry lecture and lab courses. The successful candidate will be able to 1) effectively teach general chemistry to a diverse student body, promoting both accessibility and high achievement, 2) successfully interact with students in a lab setting and in office hours, 3) demonstrate a record of significant professional experience, 4) supervise student lab assistants, and 5) regularly attend departmental faculty meetings, school meetings, and school / university committees.

Qualifications : Candidates are required to have a minimum of an MS degree in a related discipline with a PhD preferred. Significant teaching experience at the undergraduate level is desired with emphasis on first- and second-year chemistry and closely related disciplines.

Salary Wage Range : $68,640.00 to $69,360.00 plus generous benefits :

• Comprehensive health coverage
• Tuition Assistance (spouse and dependent eligibility)
• 10 Paid Holidays
• FSA, Pet Insurance, Legal Services, Identity Protections Services, and more!