Instructor or Clinical Assistant Professor of Chemistry, Non-Tenure Track, Fall

Position: Instructor or Clinical Assistant Professor of Chemistry, Non-Tenure Track, Fall 2026
Description

Chapman University seeks applications for a one-year, non-tenure track appointment at the rank of Instructor or Clinical Assistant Professor Chemistry beginning in August, 2026.

Chapman University is a nationally-ranked, R2 Carnegie Classified, private institution offering traditional undergraduate and graduate programs in the heart of Orange County, one of Southern California's most diverse and vibrant regions. Chapman's campuses are home to nearly 10,000 students representing 50 states, three territories, and 87 countries. The 11 schools and colleges of Chapman, including Schmid College of Science and Technology, offer 65 bachelors, 53 master, and six doctoral programs, along with nearly 60 minors and 17 accelerated and bridge programs.

Classes are taught by the more than 1,100 dedicated faculty members who are leaders in their fields, including Nobel Prize recipients, Mac Arthur Fellows, National Medal of Science honorees, former U.S. Supreme Court clerks, and Emmy, Grammy, and Academy Award winners.

Schmid College of Science and Technology (SCST) embodies Chapman's mission of providing students with personalized educational experiences by fostering an outstanding community of teacher-scholars across a broad range of undergraduate and graduate programs. Schmid College has a new 140,000 sq ft home, the Keck Center for Science and Engineering, alongside the newly founded Dale

E. and Sarah Ann Fowler School of Engineering. More information about the Schmid College of Science and Technology is available at http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

The undergraduate-only serving Chemistry and Biochemistry Program is home to faculty with specializations in a broad range of fields, including physical, organic, analytical, inorganic, and biochemistry. The ACS accredited B.S. Chemistry program and the ASBMB accredited B.S. Biochemistry program are characterized by personalized education, small class sizes, innovative teaching, and strong student-faculty interactions.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will teach lectures for semester-long courses of organic chemistry and/or general chemistry core requirements for science majors. Responsibilities will include holding student office hours, personalized student mentoring, and grading, as well as participating in program faculty meetings and activities.

This is a full-time, non-tenure track position that requires work to be performed in the State of California and has in-person teaching responsibilities and required on-campus availability at Chapman's Orange campus.

Qualifications

• An MSc in Chemistry (PhD preferred.)
• Demonstrated record of excellence in teaching organic chemistry and/or general chemistry.
• Experience teaching a diverse range of undergraduate students in a lecture environment utilizing evidence-based instructional approaches and inclusive classroom management strategies.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.

To qualify for the rank of Clinical Instructional Assistant Professor, the applicant must hold a doctoral degree.

Application Instructions

Qualified candidates should submit the following electronically via Interfolio:

• Cover letter detailing qualifications related to the position description.
• Curriculum Vitae.
• Statement of teaching philosophy that includes a brief description of past teaching experience, no more than three pages.
• Two professional letters of reference.

Inquiries may be directed to Dr. Jerry LaRue, Search Chair, ase use "Instructor of Chemistry" as the email subject line. Successful completion of a background check is required for the final candidate. This position is subject to final budget approval. Benefits begin the month after the start of your employment. The salary range for this position is $78,000-$83,000.