Continuing Non-Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Chemistry; Advanced Laboratory Instruction

Continuing Non‑Tenure‑Track Faculty Position in Chemistry (Advanced Laboratory Instruction)

The Department of Chemistry at the College of the Holy Cross invites applications for a full‑time continuing non‑tenure‑track faculty position specializing in advanced laboratory instruction to begin in August 2026.

The lab instructor will teach laboratory sections in Analytical, Inorganic, and Physical Chemistry, typically four labs per semester. These lab courses are co‑taught with faculty who are the instructor of record for the lecture course, contributing to an integrated curriculum and a highly engaged student learning environment.

The instructor oversees all aspects of upper‑level chemistry laboratories, including maintaining and troubleshooting instrumentation, managing chemical and equipment inventories, preparing and breaking down laboratory spaces, and developing and testing new experiments in collaboration with faculty. They also teach and supervise students and TAs, manage course materials and grading on the electronic course management system, and work closely with faculty to deliver a cohesive laboratory curriculum.

The position does not include formal summer teaching responsibilities.

• Ph.D. in chemistry or a related field required by the beginning of the appointment.
• Demonstrated excellence in undergraduate teaching and a commitment to inclusive pedagogies.
• Experience with laboratory instrumentation and desire to teach laboratory courses.

The position offers full benefits and a starting salary in the range of $80,686. Appointments will be for an initial period of three years and are eligible for renewal, subject to review procedures established for continuing non‑tenure track positions at the College. Benefits, conference travel, and eligibility for support for professional engagement are available through the Provost's Supplemental Research Fund.

Please submit:

• A cover letter addressing the position requirements listed above, in particular your experience with instrumentation and the ways you might contribute to and further the College's mission as a Jesuit undergraduate liberal arts college and its core commitment to creating a community where every individual feels empowered to contribute their talents and perspectives.
• A current curriculum vitae.
• Unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts.
• Three confidential letters of recommendation.
• A statement of your teaching philosophy and interest in teaching and developing laboratory curriculum.

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Review of applications will begin on Friday, May 8. Initial interviews of selected applicants will take place on Zoom, followed by campus visits for finalists. Questions about this search may be directed to Bianca Sculimbrene at bsculimb.

The College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and complies with all Federal and Massachusetts laws concerning equal opportunity.