Faculty Position in Chemistry

Position Information

Position Title: Faculty Position in Chemistry

Division: College of Arts & Sciences (DIV)

Department: Chemistry

Location: Jackson, TN

Job Summary: The Department of Chemistry at Union University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Chemistry, beginning Fall 2026. The ideal candidate would have a background in Inorganic Chemistry. Teaching load is 24 credit hours and will include both lecture and laboratory sections. The successful candidate will be prepared to teach introductory chemistry and inorganic chemistry (lectures and labs) as well as organic chemistry (labs) and advanced topics in chemistry.

Ability to teach analytical chemistry is a plus. Previous college-level teaching experience is a plus. Course offerings may be developed and refined in line with the candidate’s preparation and scholarly interests. Union faculty members produce scholarship and participate in advising and departmental/university service. Rank assignment commensurate with education/experience. Competitive salary and benefits package. The position is subject to final budgetary approval.

The Department of Chemistry is part of Union’s College of Arts and Sciences. The department includes four regular faculty and two instructional staff members, and it serves majors and minors as well as students in biology, engineering, pharmacy, pre-medicine, pre-optometry, physical therapy, forensics, and the general education program. The department is housed in White Hall and maintains eight laboratory spaces for teaching and research, along with a dedicated chemical stockroom.

The department’s major programs in Chemistry and Biochemistry are certified by the American Chemical Society, and it supports an active Student Members of the American Chemical Society (SMACS) chapter. For more information, please visit the department site.

About Union University

Founded in 1823, Union University is a private, coeducational liberal arts–based university offering bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees, with about 2,600 students. The main campus is in Jackson, Tennessee, with additional campuses in Memphis and Hendersonville. Union is a Christian university focused on a Christ-centered approach to education.

• Teach a full-time course load (24 hours) including upper- and lower-division courses.
• Assign grades, maintain records in accordance with FERPA, and maintain regular on-campus office hours. Pursue growth as a teacher and course designer.
• Advise Chemistry and Biochemistry students on academic and career paths, including regular meetings for registration planning and progress assessment.
• Contribute to student learning outcomes in the capstone research sequence by mentoring students in developing, collecting, analyzing, and presenting original research.
• Maintain a program of scholarship aligned with the department’s definition of scholarship, including dissemination of scholarly/creative works.
• Collaborate with other Chemistry faculty and staff on Jackson Campus projects as needed.
• Participate in standing and ad-hoc university committees as a full-time faculty member.
• Attend and participate in departmental, divisional, and college-wide meetings and events.
• Engage in department life through curriculum development, program planning, assessment, and collaboration with faculty, staff, and students.

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a terminal degree in Chemistry (candidates pursuing relevant advanced degrees will be considered).
• Strong communication skills and ability to teach and supervise in classroom and laboratory settings.
• Ability to perform duties in a general office and classroom environment; capacity to move between campuses and manage classrooms/labs.
• Commitment to the department’s mission and to teaching at a Christian university.

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Transcripts
• Statement of Faith
• Faith and Learning Statement
• Philosophy of Teaching

Optional Documents

• Letter of Recommendation (1)
• Letter of Recommendation (2)
• Letter of Recommendation (3)
• Other (1)

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Please provide a brief summary of your research/scholarship and description of your research/scholarship plan for the next 3-5 years (~250-750 words).

Notes: Up to three letters of recommendation may be forwarded directly to Union University’s HR department. You may also upload additional evidence of teaching effectiveness as applicable.

Special Instructions to Applicants

The documents needed to apply are requested through the application portal. Written responses to the prompts and supporting documents may be uploaded in the same portal.