Assistant Professor of Instruction - General Chemistry
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.
Application Instructions
Upload cover letter, current CV, and teaching statement to Interfolio. Enter names and contact information for at least 3 references who can write letters attesting to your ability as an instructor.
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.
College / School / Unit
Department of Chemistry
Posted
Oct 15, 2026
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