Visiting Assistant Professor of Chemistry

Visiting Assistant Professor of Chemistry

Employment Status:
Temporary (1 Year Assignment)

Type of Employment:
Faculty

# of openings: 1

Location:

ASU-Jonesboro

Proposed Salary Range:
Commensurate with Experience

Closing: 3/23/26

Please note: All postings close at 12 A.M. CST on the closing date. A-State participates in E-Verify.

Arkansas State University invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor of Chemistry specializing in Inorganic Chemistry. The term is one year with the possibility of renewal. The faculty member will be housed in the Department of Chemistry and Physics in the Beck College of Sciences and Mathematics. Preference is given to candidates who are engaging and innovative teachers and have demonstrated commitment to excellence in STEM education.

The successful candidate will have a substantial background in inorganic chemistry and will be responsible for teaching two inorganic chemistry courses and foundation level courses during the semester, plus contributing to departmental level service.

• Plan and deliver lectures and laboratories, develop course assignments, and grade student work independently.
• Advise and mentor students on academic paths and career matters.
• Update and revise current course materials, and develop new courses or programs as needed.
• Support the Department through committee service.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities required or applicable to the position responsibilities and area of specialization, including special abilities.

Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Regular and reliable attendance. Additional hours as needed / requested.

• Prior teaching as instructor of record.
• Ability to work as an effective team member.
• Experience mentoring and facilitating student groups.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• An earned Ph.D. in inorganic chemistry (ABD will be considered).
• Articulated evidence of interest in teaching from an active learning framework.
• Ability to teach the range of topics in intermediate and advanced inorganic chemistry with corresponding labs.
• Evidence of being an effective teacher.

Applications are accepted online. Applicants should provide the following materials:

• Curriculum vitae.
• A letter of application addressing how the applicant’s education, teaching interests, and teaching and/or work experience meet the position qualifications.
• A statement of teaching philosophy, including how you will support all students in the classroom and use innovative/active-learning pedagogies.
• Unofficial copies of transcripts; official copy required upon hire.
• Names and contact information of three references.

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