Instructor/Assistant Professor of Chemistry

Livingstone College; Salisbury (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Livingstone College's Biology Department seeks a full-time Instructor/Assistant Professor of Chemistry to begin Fall 2026. The candidate will teach General Chemistry and upper-level courses, contribute to interdisciplinary STEM initiatives, and engage in undergraduate research mentoring.

The role emphasizes excellence in teaching, service, and developing grant-funded research programs to enhance student preparation and career readiness.

Qualifications

• MS in Chemistry (Instructor)
• Prior college teaching experience preferred
• Experience with LCMS and analytical chemistry techniques is a plus

Responsibilities

• Teach General Chemistry and upper-level chemistry courses.
• Advise and mentor students with focus on academic prep and career readiness.
• Participate in service to the department, college and community.

Skills

Undergraduate teaching

Student mentoring

Communication

Curriculum development

Education

MS in Chemistry

College teaching experience

LCMS/analytical chemistry exposure

Tools

LCMS

Job description

Instructor/Assistant Professor of Chemistry

Regular Full-Time Faculty Salisbury, NC, US

Position

I nstructor/ Assistant Professor of Chemistry

Division:

Mathematics & Science

Department:

Biology

Reports to:

Chair, Biology Department

Position Summary

Livingstone College's Division of Mathematics & Science is accepting applications for a full-time Instructor/Assistant Professor of Chemistry in the Biology Department for a start in Fall 2026. The department seeks candidates with interest and expertise in teaching General Chemistry and upper-level Chemistry courses, as well as courses in related fields.

• The successful candidate must demonstrate excellence in research and teaching at the undergraduate level is expected.
• The ideal candidate will be able to teach courses in chemistry as well as selected courses in other complementary disciplines such Biochemistry & Physical Science.
• Teaching and research expertise in any of General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry and or Environmental Chemistry/Physical Science is preferred.
• Teaching duties may include upper division undergraduate lectures and laboratory courses.
• Participation in service to the department, college and community is also expected.
• The successful candidate will be expected to write grants to develop active research programs in the department.
• The candidate must demonstrate the ability to communicate with different age groups along with students of various cultural and ethnic backgrounds. In addition, communication should be central to teaching strategies, advisement, mentoring and academic preparation.
• Advise and mentor students, with a focus on academic preparation, research engagement, and career readiness .
• Support interdisciplinary collaboration and contribute to the success of Livingstone College's STEM initiatives .
• Other duties as assigned .

Education/ Experience

• MS in Chemistry (Instructor)
• Prior college teaching experience, preferred
• Experience with Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (LCMS) and analytical chemistry techniques is a plus.

Life at Livingstone College

Livingstone College is a private historically black college that is secured by a strong commitment to quality instruction, academic excellence, and student success. Through a Christian-based environment suitable for holistic learning, Livingstone provides excellent business, liberal arts, STEAM, teacher education, and workforce development programs for students from all ethnic backgrounds designed to promote lifelong learning and to develop student potential for leadership and service to a global community.

Livingstone College is an equal opportunity employer that employs qualified individuals based upon job related qualifications regardless of race, religion, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, domestic partner status, medical condition, political affiliation or any other classification proscribed under applicable federal, state or local law. Livingstone College complies with all laws regarding reasonable accommodation for disabled candidates and employees. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the interview process are requested to contact Human Resources in order to arrange such accommodation. We offer competitive compensation and an attractive benefits package.