The Department of Chemistry at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) invites applications for two non-tenure track positions at the Assistant Professor level in (1) General Chemistry and (2) Organic Chemistry and/or Biochemistry to begin in August 2025.
We seek applicants who are excited about teaching chemistry to a diverse pool of undergraduate students and willing to participate in curriculum development directed on student-centered learning. These renewable instructional positions bring numerous opportunities for educating undergraduate students in VCU’s new, state-of-the-art STEM building, designed to encourage collaboration and community in the students’ foundational course work. The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in Chemistry, experience teaching at the undergraduate level, and a commitment to
working with students from diverse backgrounds while fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment. Preferred candidates should have deep knowledge of pedagogical best practices and an ongoing commitment to developing and maintaining knowledge in these areas. The position is at the level of an assistant professor, and there are university-wide procedures in place for faculty promotion to associate and then full professor. Candidates need to submit (1) a cover letter, (2) a statement of teaching experience and interests, (3) a diversity and inclusion statement, * and (4) a complete curriculum vitae to