What are the responsibilities and job description for the Visiting Assistant Professor of Chemistry position at Mississippi University for Women?
Essential Duties
The successful candidate will teach Organic Chemistry in the BS Chemistry major, and Introductory Chemistry courses for Chemistry, Biology, and non-science majors. Service to the department, university, and community is expected along with a commitment to the scholarship of teaching and learning at a diverse, primarily undergraduate institution.
Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must have at least a master’s degree in Chemistry or related field on or before August 1, 2026. Individuals with a Ph.D. degree and/or teaching experience will be given preference.
Job Description Summary
Applications are invited to apply for a nine-month position in Chemistry at the Visiting Assistant Professor level beginning August 2026 in the Dept. of Sciences and Mathematics at MUW. Applicants must have a Master’s degree in Chemistry or related field. Ph.D. preferred. Any area of chemistry will be considered but experience with organic chemistry is preferred.
The successful candidate will teach Organic Chemistry lecture and lab in the BS Chemistry Major, and Introductory Chemistry lecture and lab for Chemistry, Biology, and non-science majors. The successful candidate will be welcome to apply for a tenure-track position that will start in Fall 2027.
Mississippi University for Women is a public, coeducational, primarily undergraduate, liberal arts institution serving an economically and racially diverse student body with a total annual enrollment over 2200 students. The University emphasizes a student-centered learning environment that includes research opportunities. Additional information can be found at http://www.muw.edu.
Background Check Statement
The successful candidate will teach Organic Chemistry lecture and lab in the BS Chemistry Major, and Introductory Chemistry lecture and lab for Chemistry, Biology, and non-science majors. The successful candidate will be welcome to apply for a tenure-track position that will start in Fall 2027.
Mississippi University for Women is a public, coeducational, primarily undergraduate, liberal arts institution serving an economically and racially diverse student body with a total annual enrollment over 2200 students. The University emphasizes a student-centered learning environment that includes research opportunities. Additional information can be found at http://www.muw.edu.
Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. However, failure to disclose may disqualify a candidate.
Requisition Detail Information
Requisition Number
FY20277F
Open Date
05/08/2026
Will this job have a specific close date?
No
Close Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please upload a statement of your Teaching Philosophy under “Required documents.”