Visiting Assistant Professor of Chemistry (F0024)

Location: Farmville, VA Category: Faculty Job Type: Exempt Posted On: Mon Jul 13 2026 Job Description:

The Department of Chemistry and Physics in the Cook-Cole College of Arts and Sciences is seeking a full-time, non-tenure-track position (F0024) at the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor beginning in August 2026. The position is a one-year, non-renewable appointment.

Primary teaching responsibilities include general chemistry (for science majors or non-majors) and general education chemistry courses. A Ph.D. in chemistry is required. Preference will be given to candidates with a proven record of high-quality teaching experience. A strong commitment to excellence and innovation in undergraduate teaching is required.

This position is located in Farmville, Virginia, and is required to work in person on Longwood University"s campus.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Job Requirements:

• A Ph.D. in chemistry is required.
• Candidates with demonstrated college teaching ability are preferred.
• A demonstrated ability and commitment to working with a diverse group of students, faculty, staff, and constituents in support of the university mission is preferred.

Additional Information:

This is a full-time, non-tenure-track instructional faculty position. Salary will be commensurate with credentials and experience. A successful fingerprint-based criminal background investigation is required. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

Commonwealth of Virginia benefits accompany this position to include:

• State health and dental benefits & flexible spending accounts
• Paid leave (which may include sick leave, personal leave, annual leave, etc.), and 13 holidays
• Retirement savings plans (some with limited employer match available (VRS)
• Life & Long-Term care insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discounts for various services, including Verizon
• Educational benefits for most employees
• Cost-effective Fitness Center membership for employees

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Longwood University will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodations to applicants in order to provide access to the application and/or interview process. You are not required to note the presence of a disability on your application. If, however, you require accommodations in the application and/or interview process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 434-395-2074 or humres@longwood.edu .

Per CFR: Title 34, the Title IX Coordinator"s contact information can be located through this link http://www.longwood.edu/titleix/ .

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