Description

Description
The Saint Mary's College Department of Chemistry and Physics invites applications for a non-tenure-track Assistant Teaching Professor of Chemistry beginning in August 2027. This position is renewable, subject to satisfactory performance and institutional needs, and is eligible for promotion in the sixth year. We are particularly interested in applicants who demonstrate expertise in teaching allied health majors. 

Established in 1844, Saint Mary’s College was founded and is sponsored by the Sisters of the Holy Cross. Saint Mary’s College is a liberal arts college for women, with a strong commitment to the education of undergraduate women and graduate women and men. As a Catholic institution of higher learning, the College is also committed to creating and maintaining an environment that respects the human dignity and civil rights of all persons. All faith traditions are welcome among our administrators, faculty, staff, and students.

Teaching, Research, and Service Expectations:

• 12 contact hour/semester teaching load that includes: CHEM 118 (General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry) and associated lab sections and laboratory sections of CHEM 121 (Principles of Chemistry I) as needed.
• A minimum of five on-campus office hours per week
• Participation in professional activities, curriculum development, and departmental service is required.
  

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctorate in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmacy, or a related field
  Dedication to providing an inclusive classroom environment
  Preferred: Prior experience teaching allied health majors or coordinating and/or teaching labs 
  

Application Instructions
For the initial application, please submit the following materials at https://apply.interfolio.com/194011

• Curriculum Vitae
• Letter of application that conveys your relevant experience and your interest in working at a Catholic, justice-oriented, women’s, liberal arts college
• Statement of teaching philosophy that addresses your commitment to fostering an inclusive classroom environment, considering students from a broad variety of backgrounds and learning styles

We will begin reviewing applications on October 1, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. 

If invited to progress to the next round of consideration, you will be asked to provide official undergraduate and graduate transcripts and three letters of recommendation.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
In keeping with the values of our founders and ongoing sponsors, Saint Mary’s College fosters a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community committed to respecting the dignity of each person. The College does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, national or ethnic origin, color, religion (except as otherwise provided by law, given the College’s status as a religious institution), sex (including gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), age, disability, genetic information, military service, or any characteristic or class protected under federal, state or local law. Saint Mary’s complies with all applicable state and federal laws that prohibit discrimination, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Equal Pay Act, and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act.

The College does not by this statement disclaim any right it otherwise lawfully has to maintain its commitment to its Catholic identity or the teachings of the Catholic Church.