Visiting Assistant Professor of Chemistry

University of Mount Union • Alliance, OH

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Biochemistry, Chemistry, and Physics at the University of Mount Union, an ACS approved program, invites applicants for a one-year Visiting Assistant Professor of Chemistry position to begin August 1, 2026. Depending on projected curricular needs of the University, this appointment may be eligible for conversion to a renewable, non-tenure track position. The University of Mount Union, a private Midwestern institution founded in 1846, offers a rigorous and relevant academic program that is grounded in the liberal arts tradition. Mount Union’s nearly 2,200 students can select from 50 broad-based and career-specific undergraduate majors; master’s programs in physician assistant studies, education, and business administration; and a doctoral program in physical therapy. Known for its academic excellence and personal approach, the institution boasts a 12:1 student-faculty ratio and a curriculum delivered by dedicated faculty members, 91% of whom hold terminal degrees in their fields. In the past two decades, more than $200 million has been invested in the construction and renovation of modern facilities including a recreation center, apartment-style housing options, health and medical sciences facility, business and engineering building, and performing arts center. Primarily residential in nature, Mount Union’s picturesque 123-acre campus is located in Alliance, OH (population 23,000), within 80 miles of both Cleveland and Pittsburgh. The 162-acre Huston-Brumbaugh Nature Center is located six miles away. The University’s endowment is in excess of $173 million. The University strives to make its exceptional educational experience accessible to students of all financial backgrounds. Its increasingly-diverse campus community benefits from a student-centered approach and array of activities for cultural, civic, and social development. Students experience outstanding opportunities for success after graduation, both in the workforce and in graduate study. For more information, visit www.mountunion.edu .

Requirements

• Ph. D. in Chemistry or Biochemistry; ABD will be considered.
• Master's degree and four years of full-time university teaching experience.
• Letter of interest
• Curriculum vitae
• Teaching philosophy
• Statement of research interests
• Contact information for three professional references

Responsibilities

• Teaching responsibilities include courses in general chemistry as well as possible opportunities in the candidate’s area of expertise.
• Opportunities to engage students in undergraduate research will also be available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level