Visiting Assistant Professor

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Seton Hall University invites applications for a one-year Visiting Assistant Professor position beginning in August 2025.

The 16 full-time faculty in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry have interests spanning the entire field and we value high-quality teaching, scholarship and service. We are offering graduate (Ph.D., M.S.), accelerated B.S.-M.S., and several undergraduate chemistry and biochemistry programs, including an ACS-certified B.S. in chemistry.

Seton Hall University is located in South Orange, New Jersey, 14 miles from New York City. It is the oldest Catholic diocesan institution of higher education in the United States and is home to about 6,300 undergraduate and 4,700 graduate students. A vibrant and culturally diverse community, Seton Hall pursues academic excellence and ethical development in a collaborative environment and prepares its students to be servant leaders in their professional and community lives.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The major responsibility will be teaching introductory chemistry courses that may include but are not limited to: General Chemistry, and the associated labs. The teaching load will be 12 credits per academic semester, and the position may be renewable depending on performance and departmental need.

Required Qualifications:

Applicants should hold a PhD in chemistry, biochemistry, or a closely related discipline, with demonstrated with a demonstrated record of excellence in undergraduate teaching. Experience and interest in teaching and improving the undergraduate laboratory experience is a plus.

Licenses and Certificates:

Please submit a cover letter, CV, statement of teaching philosophy, and the names and contract information for the minimum three professional references at jobs.shu.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Questions about the position should be directed to the search committee chair, Dr. Nicholas H. Snow at nicholas.snow@shu.edu.

Salary Range:

$53,526 to $73,599

Exempt/Nonexempt: Exempt

Physical Demands: General Office Environment

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please submit a cover letter, CV, statement of teaching philosophy, and the names and contact information for the minimum three professional references at jobs.shu.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Questions about the position should be directed to the search committee chair, Dr. Nicholas H. Snow at nicholas.snow@shu.edu.

Benefits Information: 

Full Time Benefits

Life today is complex. That’s why Seton Hall University offers a comprehensive package of benefits and programs to help you simplify and enrich your life.

These benefits are important elements of your total university compensation package. Benefits include but are not limited to bundled medical, prescription, and vision insurance, dental insurance, and life insurance, and retirement plan. More information is available at https://www.shu.edu/human-resources/benefits.html. 

Seton Hall University is committed to programs of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and the principles of affirmative action.