Long-Term Lecturer in Chemical Engineering

Employer: Caltech Biology and Biological Engineering

Location: California (US)

Salary: $105,000 to $150,000

Closing date: Jun 12, 2026

Discipline: Physical Sciences, Chemical Engineering

Position Type: Full Time

Job Type: Lecturer/Senior Lecturer

Organization Type: Academia

Job Details

Position Overview

The Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering (CCE) at the California Institute of Technology invites applications for a Long-Term Lecturer in Chemical Engineering, with teaching to begin in the 2026–2027 academic year. This is a full-time, non-tenure-track position with instructional responsibilities during the fall, winter, and spring terms (no summer teaching), along with ongoing student support and mentorship outside the classroom. The anticipated start date is September 1, 2026. The initial appointment is for three years, with the possibility of (non-tenure-track) renewal, contingent on satisfactory performance and programmatic need.

Qualifications & Candidate Profile

The successful candidate must hold a PhD in Chemical Engineering or a closely related field. The ideal candidate will have prior teaching experience at the college/university level. We seek candidates with the versatility to teach courses across multiple areas and levels of the undergraduate Chemical Engineering curriculum. The candidate will play a role in developing new programs that ensure student success. There will also be opportunities for interested candidates to understand how instructional and pedagogical approaches, as well as programs developed outside the classroom, impact student outcomes.

Application Process

Interested candidates should apply at https://applications.caltech.edu/job/chemeng. Salaries for Long-Term Lecturer’s at Caltech fall in the range of $105,000 to $150,000. Priority will be given to applications received by June 15th and will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Applicants should submit:

• A brief cover letter (up to one page)
• A curriculum vita (including publications and classes taught)
• An education statement that addresses the applicant's past and current experiences that are relevant to the Long-Term Lecturer position, as well as future vision - this includes philosophy on effective strategies for classroom teaching, mentorship of undergraduate and graduate students, and programs outside the classroom setting that if created would enhance student success (up to two pages)
• Copies of all teaching evaluations from the last three years
• Three letters of recommendation

About the Program

The Chemical Engineering program at Caltech offers a unique environment for innovative and interdisciplinary teaching and research within a highly collegial community. Class sizes are small, usually up to 15 students per course.

Benefits

As one of the largest employers in Pasadena, CA, Caltech is committed to providing comprehensive benefits to eligible employees and their dependents. Our benefits package includes competitive compensation, health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings plans, and more.

Additional Information

This position does not include relocation assistance, housing support, or research funding.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Caltech is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.