Visiting Assistant Professor of Chemistry

Job Description

Job Type: Faculty - Full-Time Benefits Eligible

FLSA: Exempt

Hours per week: Variable

Number of months: 9

Location: Selinsgrove, PA

Closing Date: Continuous

About Susquehanna

Susquehanna University is the future-ready institution for today, invested in cultivating intellectual grounding, active learning and global citizenship for all students. Renowned as one of the finest U.S. national liberal arts colleges, Susquehanna inspires and challenges 2,200 enterprising, bright-minded students studying the arts, business, humanities and sciences. Our students seize opportunities through exceptional worldwide internships, expert-guided research and an acclaimed study-abroad program, leading to a transformative education that empowers each graduate to realize their unique potential and lead a successful and meaningful life.

The Susquehanna River Valley with its fresh air and overall pleasant year-round climate, provides four distinct seasons amidst a backdrop of vibrant autumn foliage, occasional winter snowfalls, flower-filled springs and warm summer evenings illuminated by fireflies. Nearby outdoor recreational areas for hiking, kayaking, fishing and skiing - and the bustling cultural and commerce hubs of New York City, Washington D.C., Baltimore and Philadelphia within a three-hour drive - present abundant opportunities for learning and discovery.

Job Summary

Susquehanna University invites applications for a one-year Visiting Assistant Professor position to begin in August 2026.

Specific Responsibilities

Teaching duties will include General Chemistry I and II lectures and labs. In addition, the opportunity exists to undertake short-term research projects with undergraduate students.

Minimum Qualifications

A Ph.D. in chemistry or biochemistry is required, and college-level teaching experience is strongly preferred. Applicants who are ABD will be considered provided a Ph.D. is completed by August 1. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong evidence for the potential to provide excellence in undergraduate teaching.

Additional Information for Applicant

Please submit curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, and the names and contact information of three references online.

Any inquiries should be sent to the Department Head, Dr. Swarna Basu, basu@susqu.edu. For information about the Department and its facilities, please visit https://www.susqu.edu/academics/majors-and-minors/department-of-chemistry

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.