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Associate Professor of Chemistry jobs are open across universities, liberal arts colleges, and research institutions, at the assistant-to-full-professor pipeline level, with specializations in organic, analytical, physical, and computational chemistry. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Instructor/Lecturer/Senior Instructor/Lecturer in General Chemistry
Department of Chemistry
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
The Department of Chemistry in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign invites applications for a specialized faculty position as an Instructor/Lecturer/Senior Instructor/Lecturer in General Chemistry.
Responsibilities
Duties in the Instructor/Lecturer/ Senior Instructor/Lecturer position are:
Preparing and presenting contents in lecture and laboratory courses in General Chemistry. Additional duties will include the following, depending on the title and rank of the position:
(i) Supervising and mentoring teaching assistants, holding office hours to meet with students outside of class time, writing and grading examinations, and assigning grades.
(ii) Coordinating and communicating with the Associate Director of Teaching Labs and lab staff about general chemistry lab courses and experiments.
(iii) Attending General Chemistry area meetings and serving on one departmental and/or university-wide committee each year.
(iv) Revising course content and syllabi to meet General Education certification and recertification. (v) Developing content and teaching online General Chemistry courses that fulfill the University online course certification requirement.
Duties at the Senior Instructor/Lecturer level also include substantial additions, improvements, or other contributions to the chemistry curriculum, such as new course development, study abroad experiences, and innovative teaching methods that improve student learning.
Qualifications
Applicants for the Instructor rank must (i) hold a Masters degree in chemistry, or a closely related field, (ii) have demonstrated potential for high-quality college or university-level teaching in chemistry, and (iii) demonstrate a record of teaching effectiveness that meets the following elements of teaching excellence:
- Well-designed
- Well-delivered
- Inclusive and ethical
- Reflective and evolving
Applicants for the Senior Instructor rank must (i) hold a Masters degree in chemistry, or a closely related field, (ii) have demonstrated excellence in university-level teaching in chemistry, (iii) demonstrate a record of teaching effectiveness that meets the following elements of teaching excellence:
- Well-designed
- Well-delivered
- Inclusive and ethical
- Reflective and evolving
and, (iv) experience in curriculum development or current educational technologies. Experience and/or a strong interest in the creation of new and innovative course materials and experiments will enhance an application.
Applicants for the Lecturer rank must (i) hold a PhD in chemistry, or a closely related field and (ii) have demonstrated potential for high-quality college or university-level teaching in chemistry, and (iii) demonstrate a record of teaching effectiveness that meets the following elements of teaching excellence:
- Well-designed
- Well-delivered
- Inclusive and ethical
- Reflective and evolving
Applicants for the Senior Lecturer rank must (i) hold a PhD in chemistry, or a closely related field, (ii) have demonstrated excellence in university-level teaching in chemistry, (iii) demonstrate a record of teaching effectiveness that meets the following elements of teaching excellence:
- Well-designed
- Well-delivered
- Inclusive and ethical
- Reflective and evolving
and, (iv) experience in curriculum development or current educational technologies. Experience and/or a strong interest in the creation of new and innovative course materials and experiments will enhance an application.
SALARY AND APPOINTMENT INFORMATION
This is a full-time, 9-month appointment paid over 12 months, non-tenure track position, renewable yearly subject to enrollments, funding, and strong performance evaluations. Target start date is August 1, 2027, but renewed appointments will be on a 9-month service basis (Aug 16-May 15). The 9-month salary ranges are as follows:
Instructor or Lecturer is $61,000–$64,000
Senior Instructor or Senior Lecturer is $66,000–$69,000
Final salary offered will be determined by a thorough assessment of available market data, internal salary equity, candidate experience and qualifications, collective bargaining agreements, and budget constraints. This position will be expected to work at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus on a full-time basis per the University’s Workplace Flexibility policy. This position is eligible for sponsorship for work authorization, except for sponsorship of a new H1B petition that would incur the $100,000 fee.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES AND DEADLINE INFORMATION
Create your University of Illinois application through: https://go.illinois.edu/CHEMSF . We ask that all documents be uploaded in a single .pdf file as an upload in the "Resume/CV" section.
Applicants are required to submit:
- An up-to-date curriculum vitae.
- A statement of teaching philosophy and self-evaluation,
- Name and email addresses for three professional references
- In cases where the candidate has prior teaching experience, a teaching portfolio that includes:
- a packet of materials from two different courses recently taught, including syllabi, policies, schedule of topics/assignments, blank copies of assignments/examinations, and other documents that demonstrate teaching effectiveness;
- records of three classroom observations by peers from the time of service as Instructor/Lecturer;
- longitudinal student evaluations that cover every semester of service as Instructor/Lecturer; and,
- if the candidate advances in the search process, a letter from the supervisor of the candidate, a senior colleague well-versed with the candidate’s teaching performance, or the head/chair of the candidate’s department will be requested.
Full consideration will be given to complete applications received by Dec 4, 2026. Applicants may be interviewed before the closing date; however, no hiring decision will be made until after that date.
For further information regarding application procedures, you may contact lascollegehiring@illinois.edu.
Founded in 1867 as Illinois’s flagship public university, the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign empowers a global community of students, scholars, and alumni to change the world through bold, innovative research and transformative education. With a land-grant heritage rooted in progress, Illinois faculty drive paradigm-shifting discoveries, mentor future leaders, and collaborate across 15 colleges and instructional units and more than 20 research institutes. The university’s legacy of excellence includes 24 Nobel Prizes and 29 Pulitzer Prizes awarded to its faculty and alumni, $755 million in sponsored research funding, and 94 academic programs ranked in the top 20 nationally. Illinois offers the resources, recognition, and reach to accelerate your career — along with a highly competitive benefits portfolio. Discover how the Illinois Value Proposition fosters professional longevity, personal fulfillment, and a deep sense of purpose in every role.
Faculty Recruitment
Champaign-Urbana
The University of Illinois must also comply with applicable federal export control laws and regulations and, as such, reserves the right to employ restricted party screening procedures for applicants.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position; however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodation portal, or by contacting the Office for Access & Equity at 217-333-0885, option #1, or accessibility@illinois.edu.
Requisition ID: 1039104
Job Category: Faculty
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu
Instructor/Lecturer/Senior Instructor/Lecturer in General Chemistry
Department of Chemistry
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
The Department of Chemistry in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign invites applications for a specialized faculty position as an Instructor/Lecturer/Senior Instructor/Lecturer in General Chemistry.
Responsibilities
Duties in the Instructor/Lecturer/ Senior Instructor/Lecturer position are:
Preparing and presenting contents in lecture and laboratory courses in General Chemistry. Additional duties will include the following, depending on the title and rank of the position:
(i) Supervising and mentoring teaching assistants, holding office hours to meet with students outside of class time, writing and grading examinations, and assigning grades.
(ii) Coordinating and communicating with the Associate Director of Teaching Labs and lab staff about general chemistry lab courses and experiments.
(iii) Attending General Chemistry area meetings and serving on one departmental and/or university-wide committee each year.
(iv) Revising course content and syllabi to meet General Education certification and recertification. (v) Developing content and teaching online General Chemistry courses that fulfill the University online course certification requirement.
Duties at the Senior Instructor/Lecturer level also include substantial additions, improvements, or other contributions to the chemistry curriculum, such as new course development, study abroad experiences, and innovative teaching methods that improve student learning.
Qualifications
Applicants for the Instructor rank must (i) hold a Masters degree in chemistry, or a closely related field, (ii) have demonstrated potential for high-quality college or university-level teaching in chemistry, and (iii) demonstrate a record of teaching effectiveness that meets the following elements of teaching excellence:
- Well-designed
- Well-delivered
- Inclusive and ethical
- Reflective and evolving
Applicants for the Senior Instructor rank must (i) hold a Masters degree in chemistry, or a closely related field, (ii) have demonstrated excellence in university-level teaching in chemistry, (iii) demonstrate a record of teaching effectiveness that meets the following elements of teaching excellence:
- Well-designed
- Well-delivered
- Inclusive and ethical
- Reflective and evolving
and, (iv) experience in curriculum development or current educational technologies. Experience and/or a strong interest in the creation of new and innovative course materials and experiments will enhance an application.
Applicants for the Lecturer rank must (i) hold a PhD in chemistry, or a closely related field and (ii) have demonstrated potential for high-quality college or university-level teaching in chemistry, and (iii) demonstrate a record of teaching effectiveness that meets the following elements of teaching excellence:
- Well-designed
- Well-delivered
- Inclusive and ethical
- Reflective and evolving
Applicants for the Senior Lecturer rank must (i) hold a PhD in chemistry, or a closely related field, (ii) have demonstrated excellence in university-level teaching in chemistry, (iii) demonstrate a record of teaching effectiveness that meets the following elements of teaching excellence:
- Well-designed
- Well-delivered
- Inclusive and ethical
- Reflective and evolving
and, (iv) experience in curriculum development or current educational technologies. Experience and/or a strong interest in the creation of new and innovative course materials and experiments will enhance an application.
SALARY AND APPOINTMENT INFORMATION
This is a full-time, 9-month appointment paid over 12 months, non-tenure track position, renewable yearly subject to enrollments, funding, and strong performance evaluations. Target start date is August 1, 2027, but renewed appointments will be on a 9-month service basis (Aug 16-May 15). The 9-month salary ranges are as follows:
Instructor or Lecturer is $61,000–$64,000
Senior Instructor or Senior Lecturer is $66,000–$69,000
Final salary offered will be determined by a thorough assessment of available market data, internal salary equity, candidate experience and qualifications, collective bargaining agreements, and budget constraints. This position will be expected to work at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus on a full-time basis per the University’s Workplace Flexibility policy. This position is eligible for sponsorship for work authorization, except for sponsorship of a new H1B petition that would incur the $100,000 fee.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES AND DEADLINE INFORMATION
Create your University of Illinois application through: https://go.illinois.edu/CHEMSF . We ask that all documents be uploaded in a single .pdf file as an upload in the "Resume/CV" section.
Applicants are required to submit:
- An up-to-date curriculum vitae.
- A statement of teaching philosophy and self-evaluation,
- Name and email addresses for three professional references
- In cases where the candidate has prior teaching experience, a teaching portfolio that includes:
- a packet of materials from two different courses recently taught, including syllabi, policies, schedule of topics/assignments, blank copies of assignments/examinations, and other documents that demonstrate teaching effectiveness;
- records of three classroom observations by peers from the time of service as Instructor/Lecturer;
- longitudinal student evaluations that cover every semester of service as Instructor/Lecturer; and,
- if the candidate advances in the search process, a letter from the supervisor of the candidate, a senior colleague well-versed with the candidate’s teaching performance, or the head/chair of the candidate’s department will be requested.
Full consideration will be given to complete applications received by Dec 4, 2026. Applicants may be interviewed before the closing date; however, no hiring decision will be made until after that date.
For further information regarding application procedures, you may contact lascollegehiring@illinois.edu.
Founded in 1867 as Illinois’s flagship public university, the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign empowers a global community of students, scholars, and alumni to change the world through bold, innovative research and transformative education. With a land-grant heritage rooted in progress, Illinois faculty drive paradigm-shifting discoveries, mentor future leaders, and collaborate across 15 colleges and instructional units and more than 20 research institutes. The university’s legacy of excellence includes 24 Nobel Prizes and 29 Pulitzer Prizes awarded to its faculty and alumni, $755 million in sponsored research funding, and 94 academic programs ranked in the top 20 nationally. Illinois offers the resources, recognition, and reach to accelerate your career — along with a highly competitive benefits portfolio. Discover how the Illinois Value Proposition fosters professional longevity, personal fulfillment, and a deep sense of purpose in every role.
Faculty Recruitment
Champaign-Urbana
The University of Illinois must also comply with applicable federal export control laws and regulations and, as such, reserves the right to employ restricted party screening procedures for applicants.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position; however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodation portal, or by contacting the Office for Access & Equity at 217-333-0885, option #1, or accessibility@illinois.edu.
Requisition ID: 1039104
Job Category: Faculty
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in associate professor of chemistry jobs.
- Ph.D. in chemistry or a closely related field from an accredited institution
- Demonstrated record of peer-reviewed publications in a recognized chemistry discipline
- Experience teaching undergraduate and graduate chemistry courses
- Active or pending extramural research funding from agencies such as NSF or NIH
- Ability to mentor graduate and undergraduate students in an independent research program
- Proficiency with laboratory instrumentation relevant to the declared research area
Tips for Your Associate Professor of Chemistry Job Search
Tailor your research statement precisely
Search committees read dozens of research statements. Yours should name the specific funding agencies you plan to target, the graduate and undergraduate students you'll involve, and how your work fits the department's existing strengths, not just your own agenda.
Match your teaching portfolio to the department
Before you apply, check the department's course catalog. If they're short on physical chemistry coverage, say so explicitly. Committees favor candidates who fill a gap, not just add redundancy to already-covered specializations.
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Get your writing samples publication-ready
Many chemistry faculty searches ask for one or two representative publications. Submit the final published version, not a preprint, and make sure the formatting is clean. A sloppy PDF signals carelessness about presentation before the interview begins.
Prepare a chalk talk on two research directions
On-campus interviews for chemistry faculty almost always include a chalk talk. Practice presenting one near-term project with clear milestones and one longer-horizon direction. Committees want to see you can think past your dissertation.
Negotiate startup funds before you accept
Startup packages for chemistry faculty vary enormously because of instrument costs. Ask for an itemized breakdown of what's already in the lab, what you'll need to buy, and what renovation timeline is realistic. Get the commitment in writing before signing.
Associate Professor of Chemistry Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most associate professor of chemistrys?
University of Houston, Grand Canyon University, and University of North Florida are hiring the most associate professor of chemistrys right now, with openings concentrated in Texas, Florida, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Research universities with active doctoral programs in chemistry tend to post the greatest volume of openings.
How many associate professor of chemistry jobs are remote?
About 10% of associate professor of chemistry openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the lab-based nature of most chemistry faculty roles. Computational chemistry and cheminformatics positions are the most likely to allow any degree of remote flexibility, while synthetic and analytical roles almost always require on-site presence.
How do you become a associate professor of chemistry?
You typically earn a Ph.D. in chemistry, complete one or more postdoctoral appointments to build an independent publication record, then apply for tenure-track assistant professor positions. Promotion to associate professor follows a formal tenure review, which evaluates your research output, teaching effectiveness, and departmental service over several years.
How do you get hired as an associate professor of chemistry with little experience?
Most departments hiring at the associate level expect an established research program, but candidates coming from industry, national laboratories, or non-tenure-track positions can be competitive if they bring external funding potential or specialized instrumentation expertise. Highlighting collaborative grants, patents, or applied research that complements the department's existing strengths helps distinguish your application from traditional academic candidates.
What does the associate professor of chemistry interview process look like?
The process typically begins with a phone or video screen by the search committee, followed by an on-campus visit that includes a research seminar open to the department, a chalk talk with faculty, individual meetings with colleagues and graduate students, and a session with the department chair to discuss resources and expectations. References are usually contacted after the campus visit.
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