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Visiting Assistant Professor of Chemistry

The Science Department at Chatham University invites applications for a full-time, one-year Visiting Assistant Professor of Chemistry for the 2026–2027 academic year. The successful candidate will support undergraduate chemistry instruction, with primary teaching responsibilities in organic chemistry laboratory courses and potential additional instruction in general chemistry or organic chemistry lecture, depending on expertise.

This position is intended to provide temporary instructional coverage for courses previously distributed across faculty lines and to support continuity in the chemistry curriculum during the 2026–2027 academic year.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will teach a full-time instructional load consistent with Chatham University's expectations for visiting assistant faculty. The normal teaching load for visiting assistant faculty is 24 credits or equivalent instructional load per academic year, with credit-hour equivalencies applied where appropriate for laboratory-intensive teaching.

Primary teaching responsibilities may include:

• Multiple sections of Organic Chemistry Laboratory.

• Additional chemistry coursework, depending on departmental need and candidate expertise.

• Possible support for General Chemistry or Organic Chemistry lecture courses.

• Preparation, delivery, and assessment of laboratory and/or lecture instruction.

• Coordination with chemistry faculty to maintain consistency across sections.

• Holding regular office hours and supporting student learning.

• Participation in departmental activities related to teaching and curriculum coordination.

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a closely related field.

• Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate chemistry laboratories.

• Commitment to effective, inclusive undergraduate teaching.

• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a closely related field.

• Experience teaching Organic Chemistry lecture and/or laboratory courses.

• Experience teaching General Chemistry.

• Experience working with undergraduate students in a liberal arts or small college environment.

• Familiarity with laboratory safety practices and chemical hygiene expectations.

How to Apply: 

Applications accepted only via www.chatham.edu/careers (direct link is https://chatham.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/ChathamUniversity/job/Pittsburgh-PA/Visiting-Assistant-Professor-of-Chemistry_JR00000866) and follow the instructions to complete the application process. To ensure full consideration, please include: 

• Cover letter addressing teaching experience and areas of instructional expertise.

• Curriculum vitae or Resume

• Statement of teaching philosophy

• Contact information for three professional references

All application materials should be uploaded at the same time at the time of application. The system will not allow applicants to make edits to their applications after submission.

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