Visiting Assistant Professor of Chemistry

Visiting Assistant Professor of Chemistry

Company: Colgate University

Job Location: Hamilton, 13346

Category: Chemistry

Type: Full-Time

The Department of Chemistry at Colgate University invites applications for one or more one-year Visiting Assistant Professor positions beginning in the fall semester of 2026. Applications are invited from any area of experimental chemistry. Preference will be given to applicants with a PhD in chemistry or a closely related field prior to the start of the fall semester. The successful candidate will teach an annual five-course load with contributions to the introductory-level chemistry curriculum and the possibility of upper-level courses in the candidate's area of expertise. Visitors will have the opportunity, if desired, to conduct research and aid in the supervision of undergraduate research students. They will also gain professional development through mentoring in teaching and conducting research at an undergraduate institution.

Salary Range or Pay Grade

$74,000 (for ABD candidates) - $78,000 (for candidates with PhD in hand)

Application Instructions

To apply, a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching interests (maximum of two pages), research interests (maximum of one page), and at least two letters of recommendation must be submitted through Interfolio.

Colgate strives to be a community supportive of diverse perspectives and identities. Candidates should describe in their cover letter how their approach to teaching might create an inclusive educational environment. Review of applications will begin March 9, 2025, and continue until the position is filled. All offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a satisfactory background check. Please note that Colgate will not sponsor any visa or work authorization for this position.

Colgate is a vibrant liberal arts university of 3,200 students situated in central New York state. The chemistry department offers strong BA programs in biochemistry and chemistry and has excellent facilities for teaching and research. Learn more about the Chemistry Department. Applicants with dual-career considerations can find postings of other employment opportunities at Colgate and at other institutions of higher education in upstate New York at this website.