Visiting Professor of Chemistry

Alvernia University • Reading, PA

18h • Onsite

About The Position

Alvernia University is inviting applications for a full-time Visiting Professor position in Chemistry for the 2025-2026 academic year, beginning in August 2025. Candidates with interest and experience in biochemistry are encouraged to apply. Any related experience with microbiology would be advantageous. Responsibilities will be in General Chemistry, Biochemistry and may include lectures and laboratories with a teaching load of 12 credits per semester.  A Master’s degree or higher in chemistry/biochemistry or a related field combined with substantial professional experience will be considered. Successful completion of satisfactory background checks are required. Prior teaching experience is preferred. Employee Benefits: Join a team that values your well-being! We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family: Robust Health Coverage: Choose from three offered medical plans, plus dental and vision. Financial Security: Enjoy University-paid life/AD&D insurance and long-term disability, with options for short-term disability and supplemental coverage for you and your family (including accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity plans). Flexible spending accounts are also available. Exceptional Retirement: Start saving immediately with our 403(b) Retirement Plan. You'll get 100% immediate vesting, a University gift contribution, and a generous match up to 5% of your deferrals. Time Off: Take advantage of 18 paid holidays each year. Invest in Your Future: Enjoy tuition remission benefits for yourself and your dependents. On-Campus Wellness: Benefit-eligible employees on our main campus receive free access to our Medical & Counseling Center.

Requirements

• A Master’s degree or higher in chemistry/biochemistry or a related field combined with substantial professional experience will be considered.
• Successful completion of satisfactory background checks are required.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates with interest and experience in biochemistry are encouraged to apply.
• Any related experience with microbiology would be advantageous.
• Prior teaching experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsibilities will be in General Chemistry, Biochemistry and may include lectures and laboratories with a teaching load of 12 credits per semester.

Benefits

• Robust Health Coverage: Choose from three offered medical plans, plus dental and vision.
• Financial Security: Enjoy University-paid life/AD&D insurance and long-term disability, with options for short-term disability and supplemental coverage for you and your family (including accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity plans). Flexible spending accounts are also available.
• Exceptional Retirement: Start saving immediately with our 403(b) Retirement Plan. You'll get 100% immediate vesting, a University gift contribution, and a generous match up to 5% of your deferrals.
• Time Off: Take advantage of 18 paid holidays each year.
• Invest in Your Future: Enjoy tuition remission benefits for yourself and your dependents.
• On-Campus Wellness: Benefit-eligible employees on our main campus receive free access to our Medical & Counseling Center.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees