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Senior Instructional Professor (open rank) - Chemistry

University of Chicago · Chicago, ILtodayverified 5 h ago

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Teach undergraduate organic chemistry, run the teaching labs, and serve as Assistant Director of Undergraduate Studies.

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Why it is interesting. Career-track appointment combining teaching, lab design and program leadership as Assistant Director of Undergraduate Studies.

Might not be for you. Teaching and administration only; the posting describes no research program.

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Adjacent materials roleDepartment of Chemistry, Senior Instructional Professor teaching undergraduate organic chemistry and overseeing organic chemistry labs

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University of Chicago filed 56 H-1B labor applications for scientist and engineer roles from Jan to Dec 2025.

Most common titles: Postdoctoral Scholar, Research Professional, Staff Scientist. Median filed pay: $67K a year.

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Seniority: Entry level
Work: On-site
Type: Full-time
Degree: PhD
Role: Academic / Postdoc

Role details

The Department of Chemistry at the University of Chicago invites applications for a Senior Instructional Professor (open rank) position in Organic Chemistry. The candidate will be appointed as Assistant Senior Instructional Professor, Associate Senior Instructional Professor, or Senior Instructional Professor depending on qualifications and years of experience in a similar role. Appointments at this rank are for a term of up to five years with the possibility of renewal. This is a career-track position with potential progression and competitive salary and benefits. Expected start date is academic year 2026-2027.

Responsibilities will include: Serve as Assistant Director of Undergraduate Studies for Organic Chemistry, contributing to undergraduate advising, curriculum development, pedagogical innovation, and program coordination. Oversee undergraduate organic chemistry laboratories, including development of experiments and instructional materials, management of laboratory spaces and equipment, safety coordination, and laboratory operations. Teach undergraduate organic chemistry and serve as secondary instructor for the organic chemistry sequence. Coordinate course operations, instructional resources, assessments, accommodations, and academic administration.

Hire, supervise, train, and mentor teaching assistants, graders, and instructional staff within the organic chemistry undergraduate program, ensuring consistency and instructional quality. Manage student enrollment, academic progress, and course-related issues in coordination with faculty, advisors, and University partners. This position is benefits-eligible. The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook .

Minimum qualifications

Completion of a Ph.D. degree in Organic Chemistry, Chemistry, or a closely related field is required prior to the start of appointment.

Preferred qualifications

Demonstrated excellence in teaching undergraduate organic chemistry. Experience teaching and coordinating undergraduate organic chemistry laboratories. Experience in curriculum development, instructional innovation, and evidence-based pedagogy. Experience mentoring and supervising teaching assistants or instructional staff. Demonstrated organizational and administrative skills in managing large undergraduate courses. Experience with learning management systems and instructional technologies.