Chemistry Instructor | Temporary I02489

Position: Chemistry Instructor | Full-Time Temporary | 2026-2027| I02489
Posting Number I02489 Classification Title Instructor Working Title Chemistry Instructor | Full-Time Temporary | | I02489 Employee Group Faculty Bargaining Unit APSCUF Location Main Campus Department Chemistry and Environmental Geosciences Pay Rate

Employment Type

Temporary FT Work Schedule

Position requires face-to-face instruction and on-site presence at the Slippery Rock University campus. Student consultation hours (minimum of 5 hours on three different days) are expected. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching labs as assigned (potentially night labs (500 - 730 pm).

Position Summary Information

Position Summary

The candidate is expected to teach 4 sections of General Chemistry I and/or Organic Chemistry I lab and hold office hours during the fall 2026 semester. For Spring 2027, the candidate is expected to continue to teach General Chemistry Lab as well as potentially Organic Chemistry laboratory or a science course for non-science majors.

Minimum Qualifications

Masters, ABD or PhD in chemistry. Commitment to the education of diverse populations. Successful performance in an interview and teaching demonstration.

Preferred Qualifications

PhD in Chemistry

Posting Detail Information

Posting Date Closing Date Open Until Filled No Respect for Individuals in the Community

Slippery Rock University provides an environment that respects, encourages, and promotes the talents and contributions of all. Slippery Rock University values a community with a shared sense of purpose, where people demonstrate mutual respect and appreciation. Slippery Rock University values diversity that honors and includes all persons regardless of age, creed, disability, ethnic heritage, gender, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status in academic and extracurricular endeavor, in the working environment, and in the daily life of the university community.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

Slippery Rock University is committed to a policy of affirmative action. Slippery Rock University assures an equal opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, creed, disability, ancestry, national origin, age, gender or veteran's status in accordance with state and federal laws, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Slippery Rock University is seeking a full-time temporary faculty member capable of teaching general chemistry and/or organic chemistry laboratories for the  academic year.

Applicants are asked to electronically submit a current CV, a well-written teaching philosophy (no more than three (3) pages), and a cover letter. Please submit your teaching philosophy using the "Teaching Philosophy" tab. The cover letter should be no longer than two (2) pages and should specifically comment on your abilities and interest in teaching undergraduates in a laboratory setting.

Graduate and undergraduate transcripts will be required. Please upload the transcripts under the "Transcript" tab. Official transcripts will be due prior to appointment.

Please provide the contact information of at least three (3) individuals that can speak to the candidate's teaching effectiveness and other qualifications. Specifically, please include the email addresses and phone numbers for references using the online system when solicited to do so as part of the application process. Full consideration will be given to complete applications received by February 13 2026.

Official graduate and undergraduate transcripts are required for this position. If official transcripts are not on file with the university, please upload them using the online system or submit them to:
Betsy Strawbridge Office of Human Resources 008 Old Main Slippery Rock University Slippery Rock, PA 16057 Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

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* Cover Letter/Letter of Application

* Unofficial Transcripts

* Teaching Philosophy

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* Unofficial Transcripts 2

* Unofficial Transcripts 3

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