"Visiting Assistant Professor of Chemistry/Biochemistry"

The Kravis Department of Integrated Sciences at Claremont McKenna College invites applications for a full-time two-year Visiting Assistant Professor of Chemistry/Biochemistry starting on July 1, 2026. The successful candidate is expected to hold a Ph.D. in Chemistry or a closely related discipline by the time of the appointment.

The successful applicant will teach lecture and lab courses in introductory chemistry and biochemistry. The teaching load is five semester courses per year. The candidate must have demonstrated the highest standards of excellence in teaching.

Given the College’s commitment to cultivating an inclusive educational environment, we seek candidates who can demonstrate a commitment to teaching, mentoring, and inspiring students representing a broad range of socioeconomic backgrounds, political opinions, genders, races, ethnicities, nationalities, sexual orientations, and religions. Moreover, as part of its commitment to The Open Academy, the College values freedom of expression, viewpoint diversity, and constructive dialogue.

Anticipated Annual Salary Range:
$78,000 - $85,000

Applications should include a cover letter; curriculum vitae; teaching statement that addresses the candidate’s ability to teach, mentor, and inspire students representing a broad range of backgrounds (optionally, this can be addressed in a separate diversity statement); and evidence of teaching effectiveness. Applicants must also submit the names and e-mail addresses of three references. Please upload application materials at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/31684.

Review of applications will begin on March 1, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled.

Inquiries may be addressed to Dr. Emily Wiley, Director of Program Development, Kravis Department of Integrated Sciences: ewiley@cmc.edu