Visiting Assistant Professor of Chemistry

Lincoln Memorial University•Harrogate, TN

45d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Biology and Chemistry at Lincoln Memorial University invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor of Chemistry for the Spring 2026 semester. The position serves the undergraduate program on the Harrogate, TN campus. LMU is nestled in the unique Cumberland Gap region where Tennessee meets Kentucky and Virginia. The candidate must have earned a PhD in Chemistry or an appropriate related discipline. Primary teaching responsibilities may include lecture and lab sections for General Chemistry I and II, and/or other courses based on interests, credentials, and department needs. The faculty member will have the primary responsibility (~80% of time) of teaching. Courses serve a variety of students from chemistry majors to pre-health and pre-vet. Other responsibilities may include service in support of the University, College, and Department missions.

Requirements

Earned PhD in Chemistry or appropriate related discipline;
Educational preparation in accordance with requirements of the University and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools;
and evidence of potential for effective teaching and scholarly activity

Nice To Haves

college-level teaching experience

Responsibilities

provide course and classroom conduct as outlined in the LMU Employee Handbook
undertake the "Standard Instructional/Research/Service Workload" as outlined in the LMU Employee Handbook;
comply with the university LMU Employee Handbook
submit textbook requests
comply with announced requirements
engage in professional development
assist the department chair with effective development and implementation of department's Student Recruitment and Retention Plan, such as Homepage, Brochures, and student letters
assist department chair in the development, implementation and monitoring of the Long-Range Strategic Plan and Outcomes Assessment Plan for the assigned program/department
support and promote the university's SEWS and Transparent Instruction programs (as applicable) within the curriculum
assist the department chair with necessary department, school or university reports/schedules as requested
demonstrate current knowledge of discipline content and assist the department chair with curricular revisions and changes as requested
appropriately align course syllabi goals and objectives to academic major program goals and student outcomes for each course taught
develop a current syllabus for each assigned class and distribute a course syllabus to each student
submit a current copy of each syllabus to the department chair by a predetermined deadline
evaluate enrolled students and submit grades to the Registrar by a predetermined deadline
requisition instructional materials and supplies through the department chair
assure completion of the student course evaluation instrument for the semester as requested
participate in the faculty evaluation process and use the results to improve teaching and strengthen the major
establish and maintain the resources of the academic department, the school, and the University
submit to department chair his/her semester schedule that indicates weekly teaching assignment, office/conference hours and involvement in university, school and department councils or committees
mentor majors through the research process
participate in community and public service opportunities
attend department, school, convocation, and university faculty meetings;
promote the mission of Lincoln Memorial University to all faculty, staff, students, and to the community at large
promote effective working relationships among faculty, staff, and students
participate on university committees
maintain proper security for all University files and information and follow privacy procedures at all times
maintain records and procedures for duties and responsibilities of position
complete required institutional, program accreditation, and other reports necessary for the advancement of University programs, both on campus and at extended campus sites
perform other duties as assigned.