Assistant Professor of Chemistry, General Faculty

Assistant Professor of Chemistry, General Faculty

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The Department of Chemistry at the University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, invites applications for a non‑tenure‑track Assistant Professor, General Faculty (teaching track) position to begin in the 2026‑2027 academic year. The primary responsibilities will involve teaching large lecture and/or lab courses in biochemistry, with additional possible assignments teaching introductory lecture and/or lab courses.

Knowledge of how students learn and experience with effective teaching practices and assessment is expected. The successful candidate will teach three courses per semester or their equivalent. Start date for the position is August 2026.

Compensation will be commensurate with experience and includes full‑time salary with full‑time benefits. The term of this appointment will be for three academic years with the possibility but not the guarantee of renewal. University of Virginia is committed to career development and provides professional development travel funds and promotion opportunities for our teaching‑track Academic General Faculty.

• A Ph.D. in Chemistry or related field is required by appointment start date.
• A commitment to teaching excellence is expected.

• CV (please include awards, grants, and professional development activities)
• Cover Letter (1 page, please include a summary of the applicant’s qualifications, interests, experience, and suitability for the position as well as a description of past experience and/or future plans to prepare students for careers in chemistry and pre‑health)
• Names and contact information for three references
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy (2 pages, statements should be supported with primary literature and be grounded in evidence‑based effective practice)
• Example course products: a course syllabus and a class assignment from previous courses taught

Final date to receive applications: Review of applications will begin on November 24, 2025, but the position will remain open until filled. The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment.

For questions about the position, please contact Kevin Welch, at kdw9e.

For information on the benefits available to members of the academic faculty at UVA, visit hr.virginia.edu/benefits.