Visiting Professor, Chemistry and Biochemistry, (Non-tenure track)

Job Description

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Ohio University invites applications for a full-time Visiting Professor, Chemistry and Biochemistry, (Non-tenure track). The successful candidate will teach undergraduate lecture courses in general chemistry and/or biochemistry and/or analytical and/or forensic chemistry. They might also assist in the supervision of the general chemistry undergraduate labs, including supervision of graduate and undergraduate teaching assistants and students attending the laboratory sessions. The candidate is expected to teach up to four lectures per semester, depending on class size and workload.

The Visiting Professor position is a full time, nine-month position for the academic year 2026-2027 (from August 16, 2026, to May 15, 2027).

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry recently moved into a purpose-built chemistry building with ample new laboratory space. Department faculty are leaders in multidisciplinary fields across the university including biomedical research. We invite the applicant to join a vibrant department that works collaboratively to further scientific discovery, as well as graduate, and undergraduate education.

For additional information about our department, please see http://www.ohio.edu/chemistry. For more information regarding the accomplishments our faculty have made in research, visit this website.

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including international candidates.

Minimum Qualifications

The successful candidate is expected to have a Ph.D. in Chemistry or closely related field by the start date of appointment.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred candidates will have a Ph.D. in Chemistry or closely related field and experience with teaching courses in general chemistry, and/or experience in managing undergraduate chemistry laboratories.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please complete and submit the online application and attach required documents.

Required documents include:

• Detailed cover letter
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Statement of teaching philosophy and experience (uploaded under the document type titled, "Teaching Philosophy Statement")
• Unofficial copies of graduate transcripts

Additionally, you will be prompted to enter contact information for a minimum of three professional references. These references will receive an email and link inviting them to provide a reference on your behalf.

Pay Rate

Salary is commensurate with experience and credentials and is accompanied by our generous university benefits such as tuition for self and dependents, a comprehensive insurance package (including but not limited to health, prescription, vision, dental, and life insurance), an excellent retirement plan including company contributions, parental leave, adoption reimbursement, and more. OHIO is also proud to offer wellness programs, on-site wellness facilities, and a generous employee assistance program. Additional Information is available at https://www.ohio.edu/hr/benefits/.

Job Open Date

04/23/2026

Posting Close Date

05/24/2026

Department

Chemistry and Biochemistry

Job Category

Visiting Professor

Months

9 month

Planning Unit

College of Arts & Sciences

Campus

Athens