What are the responsibilities and job description for the Visiting Assistant Professor of Organic Chemistry position at Inside Higher Ed?
The Department of Chemistry at Lehigh University invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor. This is a one-year appointment beginning August 15, 2026. Renewal and potential transition to the Teaching Professor track are possible, contingent on departmental need, institutional approval, and satisfactory performance.
The primary responsibility is teaching Organic Chemistry I (CHM 110) and Organic Chemistry II (CHM 112), core undergraduate courses with large, multi-major enrollments. The individual appointed may also support additional undergraduate instruction and other pedagogical activities as departmental needs evolve. Additional responsibilities may include course coordination, curricular development, collaboration with faculty and staff, and participation in departmental, college, and university service as appropriate. The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate excellence in undergraduate teaching, including effective and inclusive instruction in large-enrollment Organic Chemistry courses, strong course organization, and a commitment to student learning and success.
Founded in 1865, Lehigh University has combined outstanding academic and learning opportunities with leadership in fostering innovative teaching and research. Recognized among the nation's highly ranked research universities, Lehigh offers a rigorous academic community for nearly 7,500 students. Lehigh University has some 5,800 undergraduates, 1,800 graduate students, and nearly 600 full-time faculty members. Lehigh University is located in Bethlehem, PA, a vibrant and historic area. Over 840,000 people live in the Lehigh Valley, which is in close proximity to New York City and Philadelphia.
The primary responsibility is teaching Organic Chemistry I (CHM 110) and Organic Chemistry II (CHM 112), core undergraduate courses with large, multi-major enrollments. The individual appointed may also support additional undergraduate instruction and other pedagogical activities as departmental needs evolve. Additional responsibilities may include course coordination, curricular development, collaboration with faculty and staff, and participation in departmental, college, and university service as appropriate. The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate excellence in undergraduate teaching, including effective and inclusive instruction in large-enrollment Organic Chemistry courses, strong course organization, and a commitment to student learning and success.
Founded in 1865, Lehigh University has combined outstanding academic and learning opportunities with leadership in fostering innovative teaching and research. Recognized among the nation's highly ranked research universities, Lehigh offers a rigorous academic community for nearly 7,500 students. Lehigh University has some 5,800 undergraduates, 1,800 graduate students, and nearly 600 full-time faculty members. Lehigh University is located in Bethlehem, PA, a vibrant and historic area. Over 840,000 people live in the Lehigh Valley, which is in close proximity to New York City and Philadelphia.