Special Assistant Professor of Chemistry

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Position Title Special Assistant Professor of Chemistry Position Number 896827 Position Category School/Division Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences-Natural Science Department Full-Time or Part-Time Full-Time Description

The Chemistry Department at Hofstra University ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).) invites applications for a non-tenure-track Special Assistant Professor position in Chemistry for the Spring 2026 semester only. Any area spanning chemistry will be considered. Successful candidates will be able to teach chemistry courses (lecture and lab), especially general chemistry courses (lecture and lab) and will have the opportunity to teach other courses in their area of expertise.

A typical teaching load alternates between 2 and 3 courses per semester. The Chemistry Department serves only undergraduate students, with small class sizes (10-20) for junior and senior majors. The Chemistry Department offers undergraduate degrees in Biochemistry and Chemistry (with ACS accreditation), as well as Forensic Science.

Qualifications

* Ph.D in chemistry or related field required by time of employment.

* Experience teaching undergraduate chemistry/chemistry courses

* Successful candidates will have demonstrated a commitment to promoting equity, diversity and inclusion in an educational environment

Preferred Quals Summary

* Postdoctoral or industry work experience

* Previous teaching experience with undergraduate students

* Instructor-of-record for undergraduate chemistry course(s)

Special Instructions

Please upload the following with your application, for consideration:

* Cover letter outlining your qualifications and why you are interested in this position

* Current curriculum vitae

* Statement of teaching experience, interests, and philosophy

* List of three references (with their email addresses) who can be contacted for a letter of recommendation; at least one reference should speak to your teaching experience in classroom and/or laboratory settings.

* Unofficial graduate and undergraduate transcripts.

Review of applications will begin immediately, and the position will remain open until filled. Inquiries should be directed to Chemistry Department.

Deadline Open until filled Tenure Track No Date Posted 01/21/2026 EEO Statement

Hofstra University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to extending equal opportunity in employment to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Salary/Salary Range $42,500-$47,500

Additional Information

Hofstra University provides the above salary
* as a good faith estimate of the starting pay range which considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience and education. In addition to the salary offered, we offer a collegial and inclusive culture, and a benefits program which includes generous paid time off, paid holidays, tuition remission for employees and eligible dependents, and a retirement plan with University contributions.

* Salary ranges indicated for positions covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement are in accordance with the CBA.