Assistant Professor of Instruction - General Chemistry

University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Texas at Austin seeks an Assistant Professor of Instruction in General Chemistry for a full-time, nine-month, non-tenure track appointment. The position focuses on delivering undergraduate general chemistry instruction to large-enrollment courses, coordinating with the General Chemistry instructional team, and supporting curricular innovation.

The successful candidate will develop and deliver multiple sections, conduct regular office hours and review sessions, and train, supervise,

Qualifications

• PhD in chemistry or related field is required.
• Undergraduate teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach multiple sections of large-enrollment undergraduate general chemistry courses.
• Coordinate teaching activities with the General Chemistry instructional team.
• Participate in course development activities and curricular innovation.
• Train, supervise, and mentor teaching assistants.
• Provide regular office hours and review sessions to promote student success.

Skills

Teaching

Course development

TA supervision

Curricular innovation

Education

PhD in Chemistry

Job description

Assistant Professor of Instruction - General Chemistry

College/School/Unit: Department of Chemistry

Posted: Oct 15, 2026

Apply By: Open until filled

Description

The Department of Chemistry at the University of Texas at Austin is recruiting qualified candidates for a full-time, non-tenure track faculty position with primary teaching responsibilities in general chemistry.

Primary duties for this position include teaching multiple sections of large-enrollment undergraduate general chemistry courses. The successful candidate will work closely with the General Chemistry instructional team to coordinate teaching activities, support curricular innovation and continuous improvement, and promote student success across the program. Additional responsibilities include participating in course development activities, conducting regular office hours and review sessions, and training, supervising, mentoring, and instructing teaching assistants.

All ranks carry a nine-month appointment, renewed annually based on demonstrated teaching excellence and need of the department. Summer teaching appointments are often available but teaching assignments may vary.

Qualifications

PhD in chemistry or related field is required. Experience teaching at the undergraduate level is preferred.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.