"Instructional Assistant Professor of Chemistry, Non-tenure track, Fall 2026"

Description

Chapman University seeks applications for an Instructional Assistant Professor of Chemistry (non-tenure track) in the Schmid College of Science and Technology, starting August 2026.

Chapman University is a nationally-ranked, R2 Carnegie Classified, private institution offering traditional undergraduate and graduate programs in the heart of Orange County, one of Southern California’s most diverse and vibrant regions. Chapman’s campuses are home to nearly 10,000 students representing 50 states, three territories, and 87 countries. The 11 schools and colleges of Chapman, including Schmid College of Science and Technology, offer 65 bachelors, 53 master, and six doctoral programs, along with nearly 60 minors and 17 accelerated and bridge programs. Classes are taught by the more than 1,100 dedicated faculty members who are leaders in their fields, including Nobel Prize recipients, MacArthur Fellows, National Medal of Science honorees, former U.S. Supreme Court clerks, and Emmy, Grammy, and Academy Award winners.

Schmid College of Science and Technology (SCST) embodies Chapman’s mission of providing students with personalized educational experiences by fostering an outstanding community of teacher-scholars across a broad range of undergraduate and graduate programs. Schmid College has a new 140,000 sq ft home, the Keck Center for Science and Engineering, alongside the newly founded Dale E. and Sarah Ann Fowler School of Engineering. More information about the Schmid College of Science and Technology is available at www.chapman.edu/science.

The undergraduate-only serving Chemistry and Biochemistry Program is home to faculty with specializations in a broad range of fields, including physical, organic, analytical, inorganic, and biochemistry. The ACS accredited B.S. Chemistry program and the ASBMB accredited B.S. Biochemistry program are characterized by personalized education, small class sizes, innovative teaching, and strong research mentoring and student-faculty interactions. Instructional faculty play critical roles in the program for teaching, pedagogy, advising, and service. In addition, instructional faculty have the opportunity for promotion to associate and full professor, are senate-eligible, and have full votes at both the program and college levels.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will teach four chemistry courses per semester within the Schmid College of Science and Technology, including courses for chemistry majors and chemistry courses for other majors across the campus. This is a full-time, non-tenure track position that requires work to be performed in the State of California and has in-person teaching responsibilities and required on-campus availability at Chapman’s Orange campus.

• Teach Organic Chemistry lecture and laboratory courses.
• Teach upper division coursework, specifically Advanced Organic Chemistry (CHEM 432), Medicinal Chemistry (BCHM 350) or related courses. Current course descriptions are available at https://catalog.chapman.edu
• Actively contribute to program activities and engage with the vibrant community of chemistry and biochemistry faculty and students.
• Actively contribute as an integral member of Schmid College of Science and Technology to the ongoing development, implementation, and assessment of our academic and degree programs.
• Perform service to the unit, college, university, profession, and/or wider community as expected of an instructional faculty member.

Qualifications

• A Ph.D. in Chemistry or a related field conferred by the start date.
• Evidence of effective teaching in higher education at the undergraduate level, particularly in core chemistry courses such as organic chemistry and general chemistry.
• Experience with implementation of innovative teaching practices, including using technology to enhance educational environments.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.

Application Instructions

Qualified candidates should submit the following electronically via Interfolio:

• Cover letter detailing qualifications related to the position description.
• Curriculum Vitae.
• Statement of teaching philosophy that includes a brief description of past teaching experience, no more than three pages.
• Three professional letters of reference.

Inquiries may be directed to Dr. Nataliya Markina, Search Chair, at schmidcollege@chapman.edu. Please use “Instructional Assistant Professor of Chemistry” as the email subject line. Application review will start on March 9, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.

Successful completion of a background check is required for the final candidate. This position is subject to final budget approval. Benefits begin the month after the start of your employment. The salary range for this Instructional Assistant Professor position is $78,000-$84,000.