"Open Rank Non-Tenure Track Professor of Instruction – Inorganic/Physical Chemistry Lecturer"

Job Summary

Position Description

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry in the School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics at The University of Texas seeks to fill up to four full-time non-tenure track Professor of Instruction (open rank) positions in Inorganic or Physical Chemistry. We seek candidates with interests and experience in experimental design and with the use and troubleshooting of analytical instrumentation, including chromatographic, electrochemical, and spectrophotometric techniques. Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to oversee, design, and teach general and inorganic and/or physical chemistry lecture and laboratory courses in person using student-centered, active learning, and inquiry-based approaches. The position also includes responsibilities of a laboratory course coordinator, such as planning and designing experiments, training and mentoring teaching assistants, and designing and facilitating clear criteria for grading, evaluating, and giving feedback on laboratory reports. Service activities may include support for departmental curriculum/pedagogy development, student advising, and serving on department and university committees.

The appointments commence for the fall 2026 semester.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience: A master's degree or equivalent in Chemistry or a related discipline is required prior to employment, and one semester of teaching experience at the college level. Applicants for Associate and full Professor positions should have qualifications and experience commensurate with those ranks. Candidates are expected to demonstrate the ability to work effectively in a highly collaborative, engaging, and dynamic environment comprised of individuals with a range of backgrounds, skills, and perspectives. We are seeking candidates able to deliver high quality teaching using evidence-based practices to effectively engage students from a range of backgrounds and experiences.

Preferred Education and Experience: A doctoral degree in chemistry or a related area, at least one year of experience teaching upper-level chemistry courses for chemistry majors, at least one year of experience teaching introductory chemistry courses, and experience in curriculum/pedagogy development.

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at UT Dallas offers BS, MS, and PhD degrees in Chemistry. The department features state-of-the-art research space, which includes High-Performance Computing, NMR Spectroscopy, Mass Spectrometry, X-ray Diffraction, Flow Cytometry, Molecular and Protein Analysis, Imaging and Histology, and Genome Center core facilities. The proximity to other physical science departments at UT Dallas as well as the UT Southwestern Medical Center offers outstanding opportunities for collaborative research.

Application Instructions

Applicants should upload the following:

• Full curriculum vitae and cover letter summarizing their interests and qualifications for the position.
• Statement of teaching philosophy describing their conceptualizations of teaching and learning, and teaching and assessment methods, and how their teaching practices will engage students from a range of backgrounds and experiences.
• Teaching evaluations, if available.
• Full contact information for at least three academic or professional references.

Priority will be given to completed applications received by April 30, 2026. Reviews will continue until the position is filled or the search is closed on May 31, 2026.