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Chemistry Professor jobs are open across universities, community colleges, and research institutions, from lecturer and adjunct to tenure-track and full professor, with specializations in organic, analytical, and physical chemistry. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Adjunct Faculty
2027a-42
Instruction
School of Mathematics and Science
11/01/2026
10/31/2027 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Description
Adjunct faculty will be available to help students during one office hour each week (for each class), will participate in some Departmental or College activities, and are encouraged to participate in professional development.
Adjunct Level 1 - $1,135 per credit hour.
Adjunct faculty may teach up to 22 credit hours each year and usually teach no more than 11 credits each semester.
Minimum Requirements
A Master of Science in Chemistry or related field with appropriate course work is required for lecture instructors. A Bachelor of Science with appropriate education and experience is required for lab instructors. Instructional experience is preferred.
Supplemental (Retirement Annuities) 403(b) and 457(b)
- Tax-sheltered annuities – 403(b). Payroll salary reduction authorization is needed. The form is available on SharePoint Forms/Human Resources Forms.
The 403(b) supplemental retirement plan is available to all CCBC employees (Adjunct Faculty, Part Time Associates and Full Time employees). - Roth 403(b) is a savings feature that is available when you open a 403(b) account. The Roth 403(b) savings feature allows employees to contribute after-tax dollars and then withdraw tax-free dollars from their account upon retirement. The Roth 403(b) savings feature is only offered by the following vendors: TIAA-CREF and VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. Adjunct Faculty, Part Time Associates and Full Time employees are eligible to save for retirement using the Roth 403(b) savings feature. Employees may contribute traditional pre-tax 403(b) dollars and Roth 403(b) post-tax dollars simultaneously. The savings limits are combined for the Traditional 403(b) and the Roth 403(b) contributions.
- Deferred Compensation Plan — 457(b) offered through VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. The 457(b) salary reduction authorization form is needed. The form is available on SharePoint Forms/Human Resources Forms.
Free. Must obtain a parking permit from the Department of Public Safety to use on all campuses.
Sick and Safe Leave
CCBC is pleased to offer paid sick and safe leave for part-time employees. Paid sick and safe leave is earned by all part-time employees including credit and non-credit adjunct faculty, part-time associates and other part-time employees.
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Location indicated in Job Description
Adjunct Faculty
2027a-42
Instruction
School of Mathematics and Science
11/01/2026
10/31/2027 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Description
Adjunct faculty will be available to help students during one office hour each week (for each class), will participate in some Departmental or College activities, and are encouraged to participate in professional development.
Adjunct Level 1 - $1,135 per credit hour.
Adjunct faculty may teach up to 22 credit hours each year and usually teach no more than 11 credits each semester.
Minimum Requirements
A Master of Science in Chemistry or related field with appropriate course work is required for lecture instructors. A Bachelor of Science with appropriate education and experience is required for lab instructors. Instructional experience is preferred.
Supplemental (Retirement Annuities) 403(b) and 457(b)
- Tax-sheltered annuities – 403(b). Payroll salary reduction authorization is needed. The form is available on SharePoint Forms/Human Resources Forms.
The 403(b) supplemental retirement plan is available to all CCBC employees (Adjunct Faculty, Part Time Associates and Full Time employees). - Roth 403(b) is a savings feature that is available when you open a 403(b) account. The Roth 403(b) savings feature allows employees to contribute after-tax dollars and then withdraw tax-free dollars from their account upon retirement. The Roth 403(b) savings feature is only offered by the following vendors: TIAA-CREF and VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. Adjunct Faculty, Part Time Associates and Full Time employees are eligible to save for retirement using the Roth 403(b) savings feature. Employees may contribute traditional pre-tax 403(b) dollars and Roth 403(b) post-tax dollars simultaneously. The savings limits are combined for the Traditional 403(b) and the Roth 403(b) contributions.
- Deferred Compensation Plan — 457(b) offered through VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. The 457(b) salary reduction authorization form is needed. The form is available on SharePoint Forms/Human Resources Forms.
Free. Must obtain a parking permit from the Department of Public Safety to use on all campuses.
Sick and Safe Leave
CCBC is pleased to offer paid sick and safe leave for part-time employees. Paid sick and safe leave is earned by all part-time employees including credit and non-credit adjunct faculty, part-time associates and other part-time employees.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Education44
- Healthcare & Medical Services4
- Technology & Software3
- Consulting & Professional Services2
- Food & Beverage1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in chemistry professor jobs.
- Ph.D. in chemistry or a closely related discipline from an accredited institution
- Evidence of an active, externally funded or fundable research program
- Demonstrated teaching effectiveness at the undergraduate or graduate level
- Record of peer-reviewed publications in chemistry journals
- Experience mentoring undergraduate or graduate research students
- Ability to develop and teach courses in general, organic, or analytical chemistry
Tips for Your Chemistry Professor Job Search
Match your research statement to the department
Read each department's current faculty profiles before applying. Highlight how your research program fills a gap or complements existing work. Generic research statements that ignore the department's actual strengths are the most common reason strong candidates get cut early.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists chemistry professor openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a teaching demonstration beforehand
Most tenure-track searches require a 45- to 60-minute teaching demonstration for a sophomore-level course. Prepare this well before you get an on-campus invite. Candidates who build it from scratch during interview week consistently underperform those who rehearse it multiple times in advance.
Address adjunct gaps strategically on your CV
If your record includes several adjunct or visiting positions, group them clearly and emphasize any independent research, grants, or curriculum development you led during those roles. Search committees read gaps as narrative, so control that narrative explicitly in your cover letter.
Negotiate startup funds before accepting an offer
Salary is often less flexible than startup packages at research institutions. Ask specifically about lab setup funds, graduate student lines, and course release in year one. These terms are negotiable at the offer stage and much harder to secure after you've accepted.
Chemistry Professor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most chemistry professors?
The companies hiring the most chemistry professors right now include University of Houston, University of North Florida, and University of Alabama, with the largest share of openings in Texas, California, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Research universities and community colleges account for the majority of active postings at any given time.
How many chemistry professor jobs are remote?
About 5% of chemistry professor openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, which is lower than most academic fields because of lab instruction requirements. Online-only institutions and distance-education programs in chemistry theory or general education courses tend to offer the highest share of remote arrangements.
How do you become a chemistry professor?
Becoming a chemistry professor starts with completing a Ph.D. in chemistry, followed by one or more postdoctoral research appointments to build your publication record and establish an independent research direction. From there, you apply to faculty positions, submit a full academic application package including a research statement and teaching philosophy, and compete through a formal search process that typically ends with an on-campus interview.
Can you get hired as a chemistry professor without much experience?
Entry-level faculty roles, including visiting assistant professor and lecturer positions, are specifically designed for candidates early in their academic careers. Strong postdoctoral research output, even from a single productive postdoc, can compensate for a shorter teaching record at research-focused institutions. Community colleges and teaching-focused universities weigh demonstrated classroom experience more heavily and are often more accessible for candidates with limited prior faculty appointments.
What does the chemistry professor interview process look like?
Most tenure-track searches begin with a screening call or video interview focused on research and teaching fit. Finalists are invited to campus for a full day or two that includes a research seminar, a teaching demonstration for an undergraduate course, individual meetings with faculty and the department chair, and sometimes a meeting with graduate students. A formal offer follows a faculty vote and administrative approval.
Where can I find and apply to chemistry professor jobs?
You can find and apply to chemistry professor jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your background and research focus, and apply directly to each listing that fits.
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