Job Type/Hours per Week
Full-Time/40 hours
Salary
Commensurate with relevant work experience.
Hiring Department
Chemistry
Location
UT Tyler
Required Application Materials
A single PDF or Word document containing a resume, letter of interest, unofficial transcripts, and a list of three (3) professional references is required to apply. Include brief statements of research plans and teaching philosophy.
Important Instructions:
When prompted to upload your “resume”, upload your combined documents as one file.
- Please do not upload documents to “Cover Letter” or “References”.
If the required application materials were not uploaded at the “resume” prompt, please withdraw your application, and re-apply to upload your combined documents as one file.
Job Summary
The University of Texas at Tyler invites applications for a non-tenure track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor of Instruction beginning fall 2027.
Major Responsibilities/Duties/Critical Tasks
- The faculty member will be expected to teach four courses per semester and provide some service to the department and university.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Education/Experience
- PhD with specialization in polymer chemistry, organic chemistry, and/or material science.
- Teaching experience at the college level.
- Demonstrated commitment to excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently.
About The University of Texas at Tyler and UT Tyler Health Science Center
The University of Texas at Tyler is part of the prestigious University of Texas System that includes 14 institutions located throughout the state. Founded in 1971, UT Tyler today enrolls more than 11,000 students across four academic colleges and four schools.
Designated as an R2 research institution by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, UT Tyler supports our surrounding region through innovation intended to uplift communities, spearhead sustainability initiatives, preserve ecosystems and support entrepreneurship. UT Tyler has the highest Carnegie classification in East Texas.
Providing exceptional patient care, comprehensive education and innovative research, The University of Texas at Tyler Health Science Center and UT Health East Texas combine to serve as the university medical center for Northeast Texas and beyond.
For more information, please visit https://www.uttyler.edu/about.
Additional Information
The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code Section 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.
For more information regarding benefits offered by UT Tyler, please visit https://www.uttyler.edu/offices/human-resources/employees/benefits.
EEO Statement
The University of Texas at Tyler is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
