"Visiting Assistant Professor of Chemistry"

The Chemistry Department at the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University invites applications for a full-time, one-year position starting August 2026.

Review of applications will begin February 15, 2026, and continue until position is filled.

Please note, this position is not eligible for employment-based visa sponsorship (i.e., H-1B or Green Card sponsorship). Applicants must possess the required authorization to work in the U.S. at the time of hire.

Why Join Us?

The College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Generous Vacation
• Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Tuition Remission for Eligible Dependents
• Employer Contributions to a Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program with access to free or discounted counseling, legal guidance, financial coaching, and more

Join a committed team dedicated to safety, community, and service in a supportive and values-driven work environment.

To learn more about our benefits, visit mycsbsju.edu/jobs.

Department Highlights

The hire will be part of a 10-member department focused on an inclusive, active, student-centered pedagogy. With class sizes no larger than 32 students, our new colleague will be committed to working with diverse learners in a small class setting. We are looking for a team-member to teach multi-section integrated courses and labs in the area of chemical reactivity (inorganic, organic and biochemistry). View further detail about our foundational courses at https://www.csbsju.edu/chemistry/curriculum/integrated-foundation-courses.

College/University Highlights

The College of Saint Benedict (CSB), a liberal arts college for women, and Saint John's University (SJU), a liberal arts college for men, are located in the central lakes area of Minnesota, surrounded by more than 3,000 acres of pristine forests, prairies, and lakes. The campuses are minutes away from St. Cloud, an increasingly diverse regional center with a population of over 100,000, and 70 miles from Minneapolis and St. Paul. Some CSB/SJU faculty and staff choose to reside locally, while others commute from the Twin Cities. Both St. Cloud and the Twin Cities offer a wide range of fine arts, cultural, dining, recreational, and sporting opportunities.

CSB/SJU are Catholic colleges in the Benedictine tradition enlivened by values of community, hospitality, stewardship, and justice. The schools are dedicated to cultivating an equitable, inclusive community founded on respect for all persons. Students, staff and faculty from many diverse belief systems and backgrounds collectively bring a rich dimension to the academic, cultural, and religious experience at CSB/SJU. We welcome faculty who devote themselves with passion and integrity to their disciplines and to a transformative education of their students. Please view our brochure regarding Higher Education in the Catholic and Benedictine Tradition.

With a total enrollment of approximately 2,900 students, faculty members develop relationships with students in small classroom settings and have opportunities to work closely with students on research projects, experiential learning experiences, and study abroad programs. Recent initiatives to create a dynamic general education curriculum and to develop plans for a new teaching and learning center demonstrate strong institutional support for faculty development.

Institutional Inclusion Visioning Statement

The College of Saint Benedict (CSB) and Saint John's University (SJU) believe that an excellent liberal arts education requires an understanding and appreciation of cultural difference and that everyone deserves to feel safe and morally valued. To that end, we will challenge our own practices and systems. Our commitment to an inclusive environment will be incorporated into all decision-making processes. We dedicate ourselves to cultivating an equitable, inclusive community founded on respect for all persons.

CSB and SJU offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits program (click the benefits tab above the position summary section to view more information). For further information regarding our institutions, visit CSBSJU.

The posted wage represents CSB and SJU's good faith estimate of likely compensation at the time of posting. Actual pay will be dependent upon several factors, including the candidate's experience, qualifications, and skills, and may fall outside of the range indicated.

The successful candidate will have a substantial background in any of organic, inorganic, biochemistry teach as part of our innovative curriculum (https://www.csbsju.edu/chemistry/curriculum). The candidate will be responsible for teaching two 4-credit courses and two foundation level labs per semester plus contributing to departmental level service.

Required:

• PhD in organic, inorganic, or biochemistry (ABD will be considered).
• Laboratory experience in chemical purification, synthesis and characterization, or biochemical techniques.
• Articulated evidence of interest in teaching from an active learning framework.
• Ability to teach the range of topics included in the introductory chemistry courses.
• Evidence of the ability to be an effective teacher.

Preferred:

• Teaching as instructor of record.
• Ability to work as an effective team member.
• Experience mentoring and facilitating student groups.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.