Visiting Assistant Professor of Chemistry & Biochemistry

Clarkson University • Potsdam, NY

1d • $65,000 - $70,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Temporary one year teaching position in Chemistry and Biochemistry during the 2026-2027 academic year, starting in the Fall 2026 academic term.

Requirements

• PhD in Chemistry or equivalent.
• Candidates must be familiar with chemical instruction required in the engineering and chemical sciences, including both lecture and laboratory instruction.
• Must have excellent communication skills and teaching experience.

Nice To Haves

• Ph.D. in chemistry, biochemistry or equivalent
• familiarity with first-year Chemistry lecture and general chemistry and laboratory course operations
• experience with biochemistry lectures and labs is particularly desirable
• Previous experience in teaching university level general chemistry and biochemistry is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Teach two sections of CM 105, General Chemistry labs, Fall and Spring semesters
• Supervise two laboratory sections of CM 132, General chemistry II, Fall and Spring Semesters
• Teach one lecture of CM460/560 Biochemistry I, Fall semester
• Teach one lecture of Biochemistry II, Spring semester
• Be available to teach one lecture section of CM221/Spectroscopy (Fall) if needed
• Develop lecture materials, homework assignments and exams, grade student work, and assign final grades, along with supervision of the laboratory component and laboratory TAs
• Work with the Chemistry Stockroom Manager and the Director of First Year Chemistry to coordinate chemical preparation and laboratory equipment use

What This Job Offers

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