Assistant Teaching Professor - Chemistry

Role details

Posting Number

20260102F

Position Title

Assistant Teaching Professor - Chemistry

Position Type

Faculty

Location

Villanova, PA

Recruitment Type

Internal/External Applicants

Work Schedule

full-time/9-months

Department

184-Chemistry

Position Summary

Founded in 1842 and recognized among the nation’s best colleges and universities, we are a mission-driven institution inspired by the values of truth, unity, love, and dedication to serving the common good. At Villanova, we believe our people are our most precious asset. That’s why we offer a vibrant and collaborative campus environment and invest in our employees through competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits that support your professional growth, personal well-being, and long-term success.

Benefits include:

• Generous paid time off and holidays
• Tuition assistance for employees and eligible family members
• Professional development opportunities
• Retirement savings plan with University contributions
• Well-being programs and resources
• Flexible work options where appropriate

We invite you to join a community where your contributions are valued, your growth is supported, and your work makes a meaningful difference. Learn more about the benefits of working at Villanova on our website.

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry is accepting applications for a full-time Assistant Teaching Professor position (non-tenure track) to join a community of dedicated educators. After an initial one-year contract, this position is eligible for renewable, three-year contracts, and there is a promotion ladder for continuing non-tenure track faculty at Villanova. Villanova offers a competitive benefits package to all full-time faculty.

Non-tenure track Teaching Professors are responsible for teaching lecture and laboratory courses; participating in departmental, college, and/or University service; and pursuing ongoing professional engagement. Our new colleague will teach organic chemistry lecture and laboratory courses, with the opportunity to teach a course in another sub-discipline, dependent on experience and departmental needs. We seek candidates whose prior teaching, research, and/or service demonstrates a serious commitment to undergraduate education and scholarly teaching.

Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order. The University is an equal opportunity employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University’s mission and values.

Duties and Responsibilities

Teaching organic chemistry lecture and laboratory courses to students from a broad range of majors is expected, with additional opportunities in general chemistry or another sub-discipline based on the candidate’s expertise and departmental needs. Collaboration with colleagues, especially when teaching multi-section courses, is common and expected as part of our department culture. Service contributions at the level of department, college, and/or University are expected as a key component of this position. Continuing non-tenure track faculty are also expected to pursue professional engagement.

Minimum Qualifications

A Ph.D. or a postdoc in chemistry, biochemistry, or a closely related field, evidence of prior teaching effectiveness, and the ability to teach sophomore-level organic chemistry are required.

Preferred Qualifications

The ability to teach an undergraduate or graduate course in another sub-discipline of the applicant’s expertise is a bonus. Evidence of a strong commitment to undergraduate education (e.g., significant teaching experience at the postsecondary level, pursuit of pedagogical training activities, participating in course development, the implementation of modern pedagogical methods, pedagogical research, etc.) is valued. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with colleagues, for example when teaching multi-section courses, is welcomed.

Special Message to Applicants

Applicants must apply online at https://jobs.villanova.edu and complete a faculty profile. The review of applications begins Jan. 4th and will continue until the position is filled. The expected starting date is August 2027.

Applications must be submitted online and include:

• A letter of interest in which prior teaching experience and potential new course offerings should be described.
• Current and complete resume/curriculum vitae
• A teaching statement including methods, outcomes, goals, and development activities.
• Candidates will be expected to provide a statement on their contributions to the University Mission and Enduring Commitments.
• Undergraduate and graduate transcripts (unofficial acceptable for application). Transcripts can be uploaded as a scan/PDF as an “Other Document” to the HR site.
• Must include contact information for 3 references who can be contacted via email to submit confidential letters of recommendation when the application is submitted.

Other supporting documents may be submitted online in conjunction with the application.

Posting Date

11/09/2026

Closing Date (11:59pm ET):

Salary Posting Information

Competitive.

Job Classification

faculty

References Needed

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References Needed

Minimum Number of References Needed

3

Maximum Number of References Needed

3