Special Assistant Professor of Chemistry

Position Title:

Special Assistant Professor of Chemistry

School/Division:

Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences-Natural Science

Full Time/Part Time:

Full-Time

Description:

The Chemistry Department at Hofstra University invites applications for a non-tenure-track Special Assistant Professor position in Chemistry for the Spring 2026 semester only. Any area spanning chemistry will be considered. Successful candidates will be able to teach chemistry courses (lecture and lab), especially general chemistry courses (lecture and lab) and will have the opportunity to teach other courses in their area of expertise. A typical teaching load alternates between 2 and 3 courses per semester. The Chemistry Department serves only undergraduate students, with small class sizes (10-20) for junior and senior majors. The Chemistry Department offers undergraduate degrees in Biochemistry and Chemistry (with ACS accreditation), as well as Forensic Science.

Qualifications:

• Ph.D in chemistry or related field required by time of employment.
• Experience teaching undergraduate chemistry/chemistry courses
• Successful candidates will have demonstrated a commitment to promoting equity, diversity and inclusion in an educational environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Postdoctoral or industry work experience
• Previous teaching experience with undergraduate students
• Instructor-of-record for undergraduate chemistry course(s)

EEO Statement:

Hofstra University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to extending equal opportunity in employment to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.