"Teaching Professor"

Teaching Professor

Position Title & Department:

Teaching Professor

Posting #:

5446

Department Description:

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry is dedicated to delivering outstanding undergraduate bio/chemical education through a student-centered, liberal arts approach. We offer B.Sc. degrees in Chemistry (ACS certified program) and Biochemistry (ACS and ASBMB certified program). Undergraduate research is a cornerstone of our program, fostered by independent research opportunities our faculty provide and supported by our extensive instrumental holdings and robust support staff, including a dedicated instrument specialist. Finally, our faculty and award winning ACS/ASBMB student chapter actively engage in outreach and service initiatives to create a welcoming community in the heart of San Diego.

Detailed Description:

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of San Diego invites applications for a full-time benefits-based non-tenure-track position. This position is included in the Non-tenure Track Bargaining Unit... We seek applications from candidates with extensive background in organic chemistry and a commitment to excellence in teaching.

The Director of Organic Chemistry is responsible for maintaining excellence in the lecture and laboratory curricula in the organic chemistry series. The Director of Organic Chemistry teaches multiple sections of lecture and laboratory... 9 units of load. The remaining 3 units of load each semester are administrative...

Responsibilities include:

1. Developing the lab schedule and syllabus each semester;
2. Supervise laboratory preparation in program area;
3. Assist Department Chair with annual review of laboratory technician in program area;
4. Participate in evaluation of faculty teaching in the program area and assist Chair in evaluating new adjunct faculty hires.
5. Communicate effectively and work closely with laboratory instructors;
6. Prepare and disseminate all course materials...;
7. Work with prep personnel and the department Instrument Specialist...;
8. Organization and supervision of student teaching assistants;
9. Thorough testing and optimization of laboratory experiments prior to implementing in curriculum;
10. Spearhead assessment activities in the assigned curriculum area

Job Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications: Applicants must have an MS in chemistry with an emphasis in organic chemistry.

Preferred Qualifications: Preferred candidates will have a PhD (terminal degree) and have at least 3 years of teaching experience at the undergraduate level.

Posting Salary:

This appointment is a full-time, benefits-eligible, non-tenure-track position at the rank of Teaching Professor, with a start date in Spring 2026. Compensation for the Spring 2026 semester will be paid on a bi-weekly basis at a per-unit rate of $2,950-$3,039... Beginning with the 2026-2027 academic year, should the appointment continue, the position will convert to an annual appointment with a monthly salary range of $5,900-$6,077...

Special Application Instructions:

Applicants are asked to submit the following materials:

1. Letter of application
2. Curriculum vitae
3. Teaching Statement and a sample syllabus
4. Contact information for three references who will be sent a link to upload letters.

Please keep the Teaching Statement to no more than 3 pages each...

Closing date: Open until filled. Review of applications will commence immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Contact the Chair of the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Dr. Jessica Bell (jessicabell@sandiego.edu) with any questions.