Assistant Teaching Professor of Chemistry

Requirements

• Teaching experience as the instructor of record in chemistry at the university level
• Experience managing teaching assistants (TAs)
• Ability or willingness to teach or revise online courses
• Department/Program & College Description:
• Department Unit/Website :
• www.chem.iastate.edu
• Proposed Start Date:
• August 16, 2026
• Proposed End Date or Length of Term:
• May 15, 2029
• Number of Months Employed Per Year:
• 09 Month Work Period
• Time Type:
• Full time
• Application Instructions:
• To apply for this position, please click "Apply" and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
• Cover Letter addressing qualifications for position and level
• Curriculum Vitae
• Contact Information for three references, with at least one who can speak to teaching experience and/or potential
• Statement of teaching experience and/or philosophy (1-2 pages)
• For guaranteed consideration, please apply before December 15, 2025 . The positions are open until filled.
• If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.
• Why Choose ISU?
• Iowa State Faculty enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
• Retirement benefits, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program
• Original Posting Date:
• October 21, 2025
• Posting Close Date:
• Job Requisition Number:
• R17996

Benefits

Additional Information

Position Title: Assistant Teaching Professor of Chemistry Appointment Type: Faculty Job Description: The Department of Chemistry in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Iowa State University, located in Ames, Iowa invites candidates to apply for two term faculty teaching positions at the Assistant Teaching Professor rank. Responsibilities include large, in-person introductory courses as well as advanced undergraduate courses; course assignments may evolve over time and may include online teaching. The initial teaching assignments are two courses per semester and service work within the department, which may focus on issues of TA management, undergraduate affairs, and other parts of the life of the department and the college. The successful candidates will have excellent teaching and communications skills and provide effective and welcoming learning experiences for students. Teaching faculty are fully integrated into the department with voting rights on all matters, save for a few such as the granting of tenure. Each position is a 9-month appointment with an initial length of 3 years, starting August 16, 2026. Renewal parameters are determined by performance and department need. Opportunities for teaching summer courses, either in person or online, are often available. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position. Required Minimum Qualifications: PhD in chemistry or a closely related area by the time of appointment Teaching experience at the university level

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