Assistant Teaching Professor in Chemistry (Teaching-track faculty)

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The Department of Chemistry at Emory University invites applications for a teaching-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor starting in the Fall 2026 semester. We seek candidates with a Ph.D. in Chemistry who demonstrate strong commitment to teaching undergraduate laboratory and lecture courses and a strong interest in pedagogy. The successful candidate must hold a PhD by the time of appointment. Salary is competitive and commensurate with rank.

 

The appointee will join a cohesive group of tenure track (28) and teaching track (7) faculty. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching the first-year undergraduate laboratory courses in our innovative undergraduate curriculum, Chemistry Unbound (https://pubs.acs.org/doi/pdf/10.1021/acs.jchemed.8b00585?rand=7v7wy2cq), and will have the opportunity for course development. The lab courses introduce a large, vibrant student community to experimental practices in lab and the use of evidence to draw conclusions. The appointee will participate in faculty governance of the department and university, undergraduate student mentoring, and, optionally, Emory’s summer study abroad program in Siena, Italy. Our faculty are committed to creating a respectful community of educators and scholars and seek colleagues who are dedicated to supporting the growth of all students, staff, and faculty.

 

Please submit the following through Interfolio apply.interfolio.com/175496: 

 

1) cover letter; 2) curriculum vitae; 3) contact information for three referees; 4) statement of teaching experience, interests, and philosophy; 5) any additional information related to professional development, pedagogical scholarship or evidence of teaching effectiveness that speaks to your commitment to teaching and mentoring of undergraduates, as well as to your efforts to foster community excellence through your teaching, mentorship, and professional career. Items 4 and 5 should not exceed six pages combined. 

 

Application review begins on December 5 to ensure full consideration, all materials should be received by January 5. For technical assistance with Interfolio, contact help@interfolio.com or call (877) 977-8807. For questions about the position, contact chemsearch@emory.edu.

 

NOTE: Position tasks are required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location; working remote is not an option. Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee.

 

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