Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry – Visiting Assistant Professor Riverside, CA

Lasierra; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university's Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry seeks a Visiting Assistant Professor for a one-year appointment for the 2025-2026 academic year. This role emphasizes teaching General Chemistry and requires a minimum of an MS degree, with a PhD preferred, along with a strong teaching background.

Benefits

Comprehensive health coverage

Tuition Assistance

10 Paid Holidays

FSA

Pet Insurance

Legal Services

Identity Protection Services

Qualifications

• Minimum of an MS degree required; PhD preferred.
• Significant teaching experience at the undergraduate level desired.

Responsibilities

• Teach General Chemistry lecture and lab courses effectively.
• Interact with students in a lab setting and supervise student lab assistants.
• Participate in departmental meetings and committees.

Skills

Teaching experience

Student interaction

Supervising lab assistants

Education

MS degree in a related discipline

PhD preferred

Job description

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry seeks to fill one position at the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor. This will be a one-year academic appointment for 2025-2026 made possible by reassignment of faculty to a federally funded grant. Future continuation of this appointment would be contingent on the continued availability of funding. The appointment is for the 9-month academic year, and the primary responsibilities will be teaching General Chemistry lecture and lab courses. The successful candidate will be able to 1) effectively teach general chemistry to a diverse student body, promoting both accessibility and high achievement, 2) successfully interact with students in a lab setting and in office hours, 3) demonstrate a record of significant professional experience, 4) supervise student lab assistants, and 5) regularly attend departmental faculty meetings, school meetings, and school/university committees.

Qualifications: Candidates are required to have a minimum of an MS degree in a related discipline with a PhD preferred. Significant teaching experience at the undergraduate level is desired with emphasis on first- and second-year chemistry and closely related disciplines.

Salary Wage Range: $68,640.00 to $69,360.00 plus generous benefits:

• Comprehensive health coverage
• Tuition Assistance (spouse and dependent eligibility)
• 10 Paid Holidays
• FSA, Pet Insurance, Legal Services, Identity Protections Services, and more!