Visiting Assistant Professor of Chemistry​/Biochemistry

The Kravis Department of Integrated Sciences at Claremont McKenna College invites applications for a full-time two-year Visiting Assistant Professor of Chemistry/Biochemistry starting on July 1, 2026. The successful candidate is expected to hold a Ph.D. in Chemistry or a closely related discipline by the time of the appointment.

The successful applicant will teach lecture and lab courses in introductory chemistry and biochemistry. The teaching load is five semester courses per year. The candidate must have demonstrated the highest standards of excellence in teaching.

Given the Colleges commitment to cultivating an inclusive educational environment, we seek candidates who can demonstrate a commitment to teaching, mentoring, and inspiring students representing a broad range of socioeconomic backgrounds, political opinions, genders, races, ethnicities, nationalities, sexual orientations, and religions. Moreover, as part of its commitment to The Open Academy, the College values freedom of expression, viewpoint diversity, and constructive dialogue.

Anticipated Annual Salary Range:

$78,000 - $85,000

Applications should include a cover letter; curriculum vitae; teaching statement that addresses the candidates ability to teach, mentor, and inspire students representing a broad range of backgrounds (optionally, this can be addressed in a separate diversity statement); and evidence of teaching effectiveness. Applicants must also submit the names and e-mail addresses of three references. Please upload application materials at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Review of applications will begin on March 1, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled.

Inquiries may be addressed to Dr. Emily Wiley, Director of Program Development, Kravis Department of Integrated Sciences: ewiley

Claremont McKenna College is a highly selective undergraduate institution ranked among the top liberal arts colleges nationally. It is part of The Claremont Colleges, which also includes Pomona College, Scripps College, Harvey Mudd College, Pitzer College, Claremont Graduate University, and Keck Graduate Institute. The Claremont Colleges consortium constitutes an academic community of more than 9,000 students. Claremont is located 35 miles east of downtown Los Angeles.

Claremont McKenna College is an equal opportunity employer. In a continuing effort to enrich its academic environment and provide equal educational and employment opportunities, the College actively encourages applications from members of historically under-represented groups in higher education.