Assistant Teaching Professor - Chemistry

The Department of Chemistry at Syracuse University invites applications for a non-tenure-track Assistant Teaching Professor to teach introductory chemistry courses, starting in fall 2027. This position is initially a three-year appointment with the possibility of renewal. Syracuse University has a promotion structure for Teaching Professors, with Associate Teaching Professors and Full Teaching Professors being eligible for renewable contracts of up to five years. Teaching Professors are full members of the departmental and university community and are eligible to vote on department, college and university decisions, excluding tenure-track faculty hiring and promotion and tenure decisions.

Syracuse University is fully committed to fostering a community that is welcoming to all. In the classroom and across campus, our commitment is rooted in the belief that multiple points of view, life experiences and backgrounds are essential to academic excellence.

Located between the Adirondack Mountains, Finger Lakes, and Lake Ontario regions of upstate New York, the metropolitan area of Syracuse boasts myriad cultural and recreational opportunities and offers a wide array of urban, small town, and rural living. Questions can be addressed to the search chair Dr. Jon French at jmfrench@syr.edu.

This position is part of a bargaining unit and is represented by a union, SEIU Local 200 United.

Qualifications

Candidates should have a Ph.D. in Chemistry or a closely related field and relevant teaching experience.

Job Specific Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates with experience teaching large introductory chemistry courses.

Responsibilities

• Teaching six courses per year (3:3 load).
• Teaching and grading undergraduate classes.
• Developing and/or updating class syllabi and new classes as appropriate.
• Maintaining regularly scheduled office hours.
• Advising undergraduates majoring in Chemistry fields.
• Acting as a reader for distinction and honors projects.
• Serving on committees.
• Working with the academic unit to maintain student learning outcomes.

Physical Requirements

Not Applicable

Tools/Equipment

Not Applicable

Application Instructions

In addition to completing an online application, please attach a curriculum vitae, cover letter, teaching philosophy, evidence of effective teaching, and contact information for three professional references.