Assistant Professor of Chemistry, AGF

Role details

The Department of Chemistry at the University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, invites applications for a non-tenure-track Assistant Professor, General Faculty (teaching track) position to begin in the 2027-2028 academic year. The primary responsibilities will involve teaching undergraduate chemistry lectures and laboratory courses. Specifically, the applicant will teach introductory chemistry and/or introductory organic chemistry and at least one other area: analytical, synthetic, biological, and/or physical chemistry. Assignments will reflect the strengths of the successful candidate and the needs of the department.

Knowledge of how students learn and experience with effective teaching practices and assessment is expected. The successful candidate will teach three courses per semester or their equivalent. The anticipated start date is August 2027.

Compensation will be commensurate with experience and includes full-time salary with full-time benefits. The term of this appointment will be for three academic years with the possibility of renewal. University of Virginia is committed to career development and provides professional development travel funds and promotion opportunities for our teaching-track Academic General Faculty.

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related field by the appointment start date. The department expects a commitment to teaching excellence. We prefer candidates with experience teaching lecture or laboratory courses in analytical chemistry, biochemistry, organic chemistry, or introductory chemistry.

Apply online at (Interfolio Link) and upload the following materials:

• CV (please include awards, grants, and professional development activities)

• Cover Letter (1 page, please summarize the applicant’s qualifications, interests, experience, and suitability for the position; identify the courses and laboratories the applicant is best prepared to teach; and describe past experience and/or future plans to prepare students for careers in chemistry and pre-health)

• Names and contact information for three references

• Statement of Teaching Philosophy (2 pages, statements should be supported with primary literature and be grounded in evidence-based effective practice)

• Example course products: a course syllabus and a class assignment from previous courses taught

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Review of applications will begin on November 20, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment.

For questions about the position, please contact, Linda Columbus, Search Chair at [email protected].

For information on the benefits available to members of the academic faculty at UVA, visit hr.virginia.edu/benefits .

The University of Virginia offers confidential Dual Career Services to partners of incoming faculty candidates. To learn more, please visit dualcareer.virginia.edu