Visiting Assistant Professor - Chemistry

Overview

Visiting Assistant Professor - Chemistry - 2 years

University of Puget Sound invites applications for a two-year full-time Visiting Assistant Professor position in the Chemistry department to begin Fall term 2026.

• Teaching responsibilities will be primarily in introductory chemistry courses and labs.
• Teaching responsibilities for upper-level lectures and/or labs may be available, dependent on the candidate's expertise and department needs.
• Teaching load: on average 3 units per semester (Fall and Spring).
• Supervision of undergraduate research is encouraged.
• The department has excellent instrumentation and resources; the university supports an active summer research program for undergraduate students.

• It is preferred that candidates have a PhD in Chemistry by the start of appointment and a strong commitment to teaching undergraduates.
• Candidates who are close to completing their PhD or Masters level with teaching experience will also be considered.

• Final date to receive applications:
  Review of applications will begin on a rolling basis on February 2, 2026.
• Search and selection procedures will be closed when a sufficient number of qualified candidates have been identified.

• Rank:
  Visiting Assistant Professor
• Salary is commensurate with education and experience.
• Faculty salaries are based on a common salary scale; assistant professor salaries in  begin at $73,904 annualized for an assistant professor without a terminal degree in their field in their first year of full-time post-doctoral teaching through $83,262 annualized based on experience.
• Puget Sound offers a generous benefits package. For more information, visit:(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). 20
  
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The University of Puget Sound is located in Tacoma, Washington, a vibrant, diverse mid-sized urban port city. The university is a member of the Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC), Greater Washington State.

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• Curriculum vitae
• Letter of Interest
• Teaching statement
• Diversity Statement
• Unofficial transcripts (undergraduate and graduate). An official transcript will be required by the successful candidate.
• Contact information for 3 references. You will be prompted to enter the contact information for three reference providers; the system will email these references to request letters.

In the online application system, submit curriculum vitae when prompted to submit resume. Additional documents can be attached within the application. All offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of a background inquiry. The University of Puget Sound is an equal opportunity employer.

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