Instructor of Chemistry

Position Information

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EEO Statement

Wright State University is an equal opportunity employer.

Faculty Rank or Job Title Instructor of Chemistry Job Category:
Faculty/Instructional Department Chemistry EEO number: 26Y244 Position FTE

100%

Minimum Annual Salary Negotiable Salary Band: FA NA

Job Summary /Basic Function:

Wright State University is inviting applications for a Chemistry Instructor to develop and teach various advanced chemistry labs, including but not limited to quantitative analysis, instrumental analysis, and forensic chemistry in the undergraduate and MS level. In addition to teaching these advanced chemistry labs, the successful candidate is also expected to teach first year chemistry and higher-level classes as needed. An instructor position is non-tenure eligible.

Wright State University is a comprehensive, medium-sized regional university focused on student success while emphasizing experiential learning. Faculty development is critical for student success and the university offers support for teaching, grant writing, and leadership through training and workshops.

Minimum Qualifications

* Ph.D. or ABD in analytical chemistry, forensic chemistry, or related field

* At least a one-year teaching experience in post-secondary level

* Teaching, research, or other related positions in analytical chemistry labs, forensic chemistry labs, or other advanced chemistry labs

* Ph.D. requirements completed at start of appointment

Preferred Qualifications

* At least two years of teaching, research, or other related positions in analytical chemistry labs, forensic chemistry labs, or other advanced chemistry labs

* Experience developing analytical chemistry experiments and forensic chemistry experiments, including forensic drug analysis

* Documented pedagogical and curricular success at the college level

Essential Functions and percent of time:

The expected workload is as follows:

* Teaching - 85%

* Service - 15%

Essential Functions and percent of time (cont'd):
Non-Essential Functions and percent of time:
Working Conditions Special Instructions to Applicants Posting Date 04/29/2026 First Consideration Date: 06/15/2026 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes