Visiting Assistant Professor of Chemistry

Overview

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Providence College in Providence, Rhode Island, invites applications for a one-year, full-time, non-tenure-track Visiting Assistant Professor of Chemistry position beginning August 1, 2026. We are seeking candidates who are committed to active and engaged learning and who employ inclusive practices in undergraduate teaching. The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry is accredited by the ACS and its biochemistry degree is also accredited by the ASBMB. Our facilities recently underwent a major renovation/expansion, giving us state-of-the-art space for lecture and laboratory teaching. The College continues to make progress in its commitment to building a culturally diverse and welcoming educational environment. The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry is especially interested in applicants who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through their teaching. Applicants should complete the online application form at https://careers.providence.edu and submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, undergraduate and graduate transcripts (copies are acceptable for application purposes), and the names and contact information for three references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. The salary range for this position is $67,000 - $75,000.

Duties and Responsibilities

The candidate will be expected to teach three lecture and/or laboratory courses per semester primarily in general chemistry.

Education and Experience

Successful applicants will have a Ph.D. in chemistry or a related field and a record of teaching at the undergraduate level.

Supplemental Information

For additional information, please contact: Dr. Seann Mulcahy, Chair, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Providence College, Providence, RI 02918-0001, or smulcahy@providence.edu