JOB SUMMARY:

Adelphi University invites applications for a two-year Visiting Assistant Professor position in physical chemistry (non-tenure track) beginning August 2025. A Ph.D. in physical chemistry, or a closely-related field is preferred. The successful candidate will be expected to teach courses in physical chemistry, general chemistry and on occasion special topic courses related to one’s field. Our new colleague will join an ACS-approved program where undergraduate research is embedded into our culture. We are especially interested in candidates who can help the department make the educational experience more inclusive for our diverse student populations

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Candidates should have earned a Ph.D. (or be a Ph.D candidate in their last year and have a MS) in physical chemistry or a closely-related, chemistry-intensive field. Additional teaching experience is also highly preferred.
• Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to the University’s goal of improving higher education for diverse and underrepresented students. We have a strong interest in ensuring that all candidates hired for faculty appointments share our commitment to educational access, equity, excellence, and diversity.

• The teaching load is 18 credits (3/3). Our new colleague will teach undergraduate courses including lectures and laboratories.
• The primary teaching assignment will be physical and general chemistry. Other teaching responsibilities will include special topics courses related to their field.
• The successful candidate will contribute to service duties within the department, college, university, and at professional levels; engage in the mentoring and advising of chemistry and biochemistry majors, including future high school teachers; attend our weekly chemistry seminar along with the rest of our faculty members and majors; and collaborate with other faculty across the STEM disciplines.