Chemistry and Biochemistry Instructors (Part-Time)

Capital University seeks passionate science educators with experience in general chemistry and organic chemistry for part-time instructor positions in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry in Summer and Fall 2026.

For Summer 2026, successful candidates should be able to teach both lecture and laboratory in general chemistry (for STEM majors) and/or organic chemistry. Students in these courses will be chemistry, biochemistry, biology, environmental science, and exercise science majors, with potentially some other majors who are planning for professional school in health-related fields. For Fall 2026, successful candidates should be able to teach both lecture and laboratory in general chemistry for STEM majors (Chemical Principles) and/or general, organic, and biological chemistry to primarily nursing majors (GOB Chemistry). Students in these courses will be chemistry, biochemistry, biology, environmental science, exercise science, and nursing majors. There could be opportunities to teach other introductory and upper-level courses as well as University Signature Learning program courses in the sciences during the academic year as well.

Qualified candidates will have a Ph.D. at the time of appointment or related experiences. Applicants must demonstrate evidence of excellence in teaching and preference will be given to applicants that incorporate evidence-based teaching practices in their classrooms.

Interested candidates should send 1) cover letter and 2) a curriculum vitae.

Please upload all requested documents to the drop box on the application.

Applications for this position should be submitted through the Capital University website:

https://capital.applicantpro.com/jobs/

For specific questions, contact us Dr. Tracey Murray at tmurray2@capital.edu

The review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. The positions for summer term begin in May 2026 and fall term in August 2026.

Capital University is currently unable to sponsor employment Visas or consider candidates who will require Visa sponsorship.

For more information on Capital University, visit our website at www.capital.edu.

Capital University is an equal opportunity employer. Capital University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, religion, sex, gender, age, disability, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by the law.