What are the responsibilities and job description for the Visiting Assistant Professor of Chemistry & Biochemistry position at Clarkson University?
USD $65,000.00 - USD $70,000.00 /Yr.
Temporary one year teaching position in Chemistry and Biochemistry during the 2026-2027 academic year, starting in the Fall 2026 academic term.
Minimal Qualifications PhD in Chemistry or equivalent.
Preferred Qualifications Ph.D. in chemistry, biochemistry or equivalent; familiarity with first-year Chemistry lecture and general chemistry and laboratory course operations; experience with biochemistry lectures and labs is particularly desirable. Previous experience in teaching university level general chemistry and biochemistry is desirable.
Experience
Minimal Experience PhD in Chemistry, Biochemistry or equivalent.
Candidates must be familiar with chemical instruction required in the engineering and chemical sciences, including both lecture and laboratory instruction. Must have excellent communication skills and teaching experience.
The physical demands characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Health & Safety All staff has a statutory responsibility to take reasonable care of themselves, others and the environment and to prevent harm by their acts or omissions. All staff is therefore required to adhere to the University’s Health, Safety, and Environmental Policy & Procedures.
DISCLAIMER The above statements are designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, skills, and qualifications required of personnel so classified.
Special Instructions to Applicants An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, Clarkson actively seeks and encourages applications from veterans and people with disabilities.
All offers of employment are subject to the applicant successfully passing a background check (including, but not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, and criminal records
Temporary one year teaching position in Chemistry and Biochemistry during the 2026-2027 academic year, starting in the Fall 2026 academic term.
- Teach two sections of CM 105, General Chemistry labs, Fall and Spring semesters
- Supervise two laboratory sections of CM 132, General chemistry II, Fall and Spring Semesters
- Teach one lecture of CM460/560 Biochemistry I, Fall semester
- Teach one lecture of Biochemistry II, Spring semester
- Be available to teach one lecture section of CM221/Spectroscopy (Fall) if needed
- Develop lecture materials, homework assignments and exams, grade student work, and assign final grades, along with supervision of the laboratory component and laboratory TAs
- Work with the Chemistry Stockroom Manager and the Director of First Year Chemistry to coordinate chemical preparation and laboratory equipment use
Minimal Qualifications PhD in Chemistry or equivalent.
Preferred Qualifications Ph.D. in chemistry, biochemistry or equivalent; familiarity with first-year Chemistry lecture and general chemistry and laboratory course operations; experience with biochemistry lectures and labs is particularly desirable. Previous experience in teaching university level general chemistry and biochemistry is desirable.
Experience
Minimal Experience PhD in Chemistry, Biochemistry or equivalent.
Candidates must be familiar with chemical instruction required in the engineering and chemical sciences, including both lecture and laboratory instruction. Must have excellent communication skills and teaching experience.
The physical demands characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Health & Safety All staff has a statutory responsibility to take reasonable care of themselves, others and the environment and to prevent harm by their acts or omissions. All staff is therefore required to adhere to the University’s Health, Safety, and Environmental Policy & Procedures.
DISCLAIMER The above statements are designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, skills, and qualifications required of personnel so classified.
Special Instructions to Applicants An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, Clarkson actively seeks and encourages applications from veterans and people with disabilities.
All offers of employment are subject to the applicant successfully passing a background check (including, but not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, and criminal records
Salary : $70,000