Teaching Professor, Department of Chemistry, University of San Francisco

Job Title:

Teaching Professor, Department of Chemistry, University of San Francisco

Job Summary:

The Department of Chemistry at the University of San Francisco invites applications for a one-year full-time Teaching Professor position at the Assistant Professor level, to begin August 2027. This is a teaching-focused position with no research responsibilities. Our ACS-certified department offers a BS in Chemistry, a BS with Biochemistry concentration, a BS with Medicinal/Synthetic Chemistry concentration, and a thesis-based MS in Chemistry. The department is supported by a full-time stockroom manager, organic lab coordinator/NMR manager, instrumentation specialists, and a science safety officer.

Full Job Description:

Job Responsibilities: The successful candidate will teach General Chemistry and Organic Chemistry lecture and laboratory courses, and may also be asked to teach Medicinal Chemistry. A full-time teaching assignment consists of a combination of lecture sections (4 units each) and laboratory sections (2 units each) totaling 12 teaching units per semester. The successful candidate will also be expected to engage in service to the department and college.

Minimum Qualifications: Applicants should hold a Ph.D. (or expect to complete their Ph.D. by August 2027) in Chemistry or a closely related field. This position requires a commitment to excellence in teaching within a culturally diverse environment. In addition, a strong record of teaching at the university level, evidence of scholarship, and an understanding of and commitment to supporting the mission of the University of San Francisco are required.

Applicants should submit: a cover letter summarizing interests and qualifications, a curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy and experience, evidence of teaching ability (e.g., sample syllabi, student and/or peer teaching evaluations), and three letters of recommendation (requested upon submission of application). Questions can be addressed to chemistrysearch@usfca.edu. Priority will be given to applications received by October 1, 2026.

We invite candidates to find out more about the Department of Chemistry at https://www.usfca.edu/arts-sciences/programs/undergraduate/chemistry/program-overview. In addition all new faculty have access to support from the Center for Teaching Excellence and the Center for Research, Artistic and Scholarly Excellence.

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full time

Pay Rate: Salary

Salary Range:

$103,184.83 - $113,633.96 annualized; commensurate with experience