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

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GENERAL INFORMATION

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 for chemistry laboratories 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 lab 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 our electronic course management system, and work closely with faculty to deliver a cohesive laboratory curriculum. The position does not include formal summer teaching responsibilities. The contract begins annually on August 1st and lasts through commencement.

This 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. Faculty at the College cultivate a richly diverse academic community and pursue innovative teaching. To learn more about faculty life at the College and in the Worcester area, candidates are encouraged to see the Resources for Prospective Faculty on our Faculty Openings page.

QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates must demonstrate excellence in undergraduate teaching as well as a commitment to inclusive pedagogies and desire to teach laboratory courses. Ph.D. required by the beginning of the appointment.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Please submit

• a cover letter addressing the position requirements listed above, in particular your experience with instrumentation, as well as 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.

The College of the Holy Cross uses Interfolio to collect all faculty job applications electronically. Please submit all application materials to [LINK from the Interfolio landing page; provided by Provost’s Office]. 

Review of applications will begin on Friday, May 8th. 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@holycross.edu.

COLLEGE OF THE HOLY CROSS

College of the Holy Cross is a highly selective Catholic liberal arts college in the Jesuit tradition. It enrolls about 3,200 students and is located in Worcester, Massachusetts—New England’s second-largest city.

The College seeks faculty members who demonstrate an enduring commitment to academic excellence and inclusive excellence and who embrace the educational benefits of a richly diverse community. Holy Cross aspires to meet the needs of dual-career couples, in part through its membership in the New England Higher Education Recruitment Consortium. To learn more about faculty life at the College, applicants are encouraged to visit our Office of the Provost page.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT STATEMENT

The College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and complies with all Federal and Massachusetts laws concerning equal opportunity and affirmative action in the workplace.

The College also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities during the hiring process in compliance with law. Please contact Human Resources for questions or to request an accommodation via email at hr@holycross.edu, or by calling 508-793-3391.