FCSM-3927L, Assistant Teaching Professor

Towson University; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Tuition remission

Health and retirement plans

Job summary

Towson University is seeking a full-time Assistant Teaching Professor in the Department of Chemistry & Forensic Science starting August 2026. The role primarily involves teaching introductory-level chemistry courses with a total workload of 24 contact hours per year. Applicants should possess a master's or doctoral degree in chemistry or a related field, and prior teaching experience is preferred.

The position offers a competitive salary range of $55,000 – $60,000 based on experience, alongside various benefits, including health and retirement plans, and tuition remission. Interested candidates can apply by submitting a single PDF file with required documents.

Qualifications

• Required master’s or doctoral degree in chemistry, forensic science, or related field.
• Prior experience teaching chemistry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach introductory-level lecture and lab courses in chemistry.
• Support academic advising and departmental service activities.
• Manage an instructional workload of 24 contact hours per year.

Skills

Teaching experience in chemistry

Strong communication skills

Curriculum development

Education

Master’s or doctoral degree in Chemistry or related field

Job description

Assistant Teaching Professor

Position: The Jess and Mildred Fisher College of Science and Mathematics invites applications for a full‑time, non‑tenure‑track, 9‑month Assistant Teaching Professor position in the Department of Chemistry & Forensic Science beginning August 2026.

Qualifications

A master’s or doctoral degree in chemistry, forensic science, or a closely related field is required. Prior experience teaching chemistry is preferred.

Responsibilities

The candidate will primarily teach introductory‑level lecture and lab courses in chemistry, but may also teach other courses in their area of expertise. The instructional workload is 24 contact hours per year; typical courses are 3 or 4 contact hours each. The candidate will also support academic advising and departmental service activities.

Department

The Department of Chemistry & Forensic Science is ACS accredited, with 17 tenured or tenure‑track faculty actively engaged in externally funded research involving undergraduates and MS students. The department enrolls approximately 300 undergraduates in chemistry, forensic chemistry and chemistry secondary education, and 40 graduate students in the forensic science master’s program. The department supports interdisciplinary programs in molecular biology, biochemistry and bioinformatics (MB3), and environmental science, as well as students pursuing allied health majors. The department features state‑of‑the‑art instrumentation to support undergraduate research.

Application Process

To apply, please upload a single pdf file containing the following documents in the specified order:

1. A cover letter (2‑page limit) stating your interest in the position and your potential contributions to teaching at Towson University.
2. A current curriculum vitae highlighting relevant experience.
3. A statement of teaching philosophy (2‑page limit) that addresses your approach to undergraduate chemistry lecture and lab courses.
4. Names and contact information (current affiliation, e‑mail address, and telephone number) for three professional references.
5. Copies of all graduate and undergraduate transcripts.

Click here to apply. Please note that the search number for which you are applying is FCSM-3927L.

Please be sure to visit the Applicant Data Form to complete a voluntary online form. All data collected are for internal, state, and/or federal reporting and will not be used for other purposes.

Contact

For more information, please contact the chair of department, Dr. John Sivey, at [e-mail].

Salary and Benefits

Targeted salary range: $55,000 – $60,000, commensurate with experience.

Benefits: TU offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes excellent health, life and retirement plans, and tuition remission. To learn more about our benefits, click here for regular faculty/regular lecturer or here for contingent lecturer. TU also offers a variety of great perks and discounts, which can be found here.

Background Check

A Criminal Background Investigation is required for the hired candidate, and the results may impact employment.

COVID‑19 Statement

The safety of our students, faculty, staff, and neighbors has been our top priority and the focus of every one of our decisions since the earliest days of the COVID‑19 pandemic. Therefore, the University System of Maryland (USM) has strongly encouraged full COVID vaccination and up‑to‑date booster shots (when eligible) for all faculty, staff, and students at all schools in the USM as both a reasonable and necessary means of protecting our health and safety.