Assistant Teaching Professor, Chemistry

Assistant Teaching Professor, Chemistry

Roosevelt University's College of Science, Health and Pharmacy seeks to fill a full-time, renewable, non tenure-track faculty position beginning August 2026. The primary responsibility of this position is to provide in-person lecture and laboratory instruction in Chemistry courses for health science, biology, biochemistry and biotechnology majors and graduate students. Class assignments may include both day and evening courses.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Providing exceptional classroom and laboratory instruction in select courses in chemistry.
• Incorporating evidence-based teaching methods that enhance learning outcomes for a diverse population of students.
• Serving as a resource for students as they navigate relevant degrees and majors.
• Participating in the development, implementation, and monitoring of practices that promote safe and inclusive learning environments.
• Collaborating on the review and improvement of course materials, teaching methodologies, and assessment methods.
• Engaging in scholarly and/or professional development activities that inform teaching and pedagogy.

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The salary range for this position is $60,000-$65,000.

Title IX Contact Information:
Federal Title IX policy requires that all colleges and universities make known the contact information for the person responsible for coordinating its efforts to comply with Title IX regulations. At Roosevelt University, the Title IX Coordinator is Natasha Robinson. Her office is located in the Auditorium Building of the Chicago campus, 430 S. Michigan Avenue, AUD 476B. She can be reached at  or TitleIX.

Special Instructions Summary
- Interested candidates must submit:

• RU application for employment (available on web site).
• Cover letter that describes your interest in the position and addresses the minimum and/or preferred qualifications.
• Current resume.
• Statement addressing teaching philosophy and prior teaching effectiveness.
• Unofficial transcripts of all post-secondary education.
• Names, addresses and phone numbers of three individuals qualified to assess your ability to perform the duties specified for this position.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

Required
- Master's degree in biological science, biomedical science, chemical science, biochemistry, science education, or related field. Documented successful college teaching experience.

Priority Application Instructions

Departmental Contact Information
- Robert M. Seiser, Ph.D. Professor of Biology and Chemistry College of Science, Health and Pharmacy  / rseiser

Posting Specific Questions

Applicant Documents

• List of References
• Teaching interests and philosophy
• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Transcripts

• Curriculum Vitae
• Letter of Interest