Visiting Assistant Professor, Chemistry

University of Memphis • Memphis, TN

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Chemistry in the College of Arts and Sciences at The University of Memphis is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Assistant Professor of Teaching. This is a 9-month, non-tenure track appointment in Chemistry. Applicants must have a PhD in chemistry or biochemistry, or a closely related field. The typical teaching load is 3 or 4 courses in the fall and spring semesters each. The University of Memphis is a State of Tennessee Carnegie R1 flagship university and is the largest public university and engineering program in western Tennessee, with an enrollment of about 22,000 students. Currently, the Chemistry Department has 17 faculty and an enrollment of about 250 students pursuing BA, BS, MS, and PhD degrees. Additional information about the College and the Department can be found at https://www.memphis.edu/chem/ The city of Memphis is an attractive location in Tennessee and is world-renowned for its music, food, and hospitality. Memphis is home to three Fortune 500 companies (FedEx, International Paper, and AutoZone) and has a strong presence in the healthcare, biomedical devices, transportation, automotive, aero-propulsion, and entertainment industries. In their statement of teaching philosophy, candidates must address their commitment to undergraduate instruction and course development. Experience in teaching and developing courses in an ACS-accredited program is preferred. The anticipated start date is August 2026 (new faculty orientation is August 17th, 2026), and an end date of approximately May 10th, 2027. Candidates must submit their application through the website. Applications must include a cover letter, a comprehensive curriculum vitae, the full names and contact information (address, phone number, and e-mail address) of three professional references, and a statement on teaching philosophy. Screening of applications will begin in June 2026 and will continue until the position is filled.

Requirements

• PhD in chemistry or biochemistry, or a closely related field.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in teaching and developing courses in an ACS-accredited program is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Primarily responsible for teaching and possibly some institutional service, and to provide excellent instruction.
• This encompasses classroom instruction, course development, serving as instructor of record, mentoring students in academic projects, testing, grading, and the professional development of the faculty member as a teacher.
• Mentoring students is an important aspect of teaching.
• This position is not eligible for tenure.
• The teaching load is 3/3.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree