Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor in Chemistry

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Job Posting Title

Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor in Chemistry

Job Description Summary

Faculty

Job Description

The Chemistry Department at Wellesley College invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor position in Organic Chemistry for the Fall 2026 semester. The successful applicant will teach five laboratory sections, most of which will be in organic chemistry. This position is benefits-eligible and has the possibility of being extended through the Spring 2027 semester. In addition to class meeting times, the candidate will hold regular in-person office hours, promptly respond to student inquiries throughout the semester, and attend relevant teaching team and departmental meetings. There are no expectations for this position regarding formal academic advising. The candidate will be expected to engage in professional development and departmental service as outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.

Applicants should have a broad background in chemistry, experience teaching undergraduates, and strong teaching, writing, and interpersonal skills. Candidates with experience teaching undergraduate organic chemistry laboratory are strongly encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to candidates who have completed a Ph.D. or equivalent degree by the time of appointment, although candidates who are ABD will be considered.

Wellesley College is a highly selective liberal arts college for undergraduate women located in the suburbs of Boston, USA, with a student body of ~2300. In recent years, the NSF has ranked us as the top liberal arts college nationally in terms of generating female Ph.D.s in STEM fields.

Basic Qualifications:

Position Information:

• Teaching Load: 5 chemistry lab sections

• Term of Appointment: Fall semester with the possibility to extend into the spring.

• Target Start Date: 8/31/26

• Salary: This position pays $37,647.50 for the fall semester.

Application Deadline:

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis beginning on August 14 until the position is filled.

How to Apply:

To apply for this position, please submit a cover letter, a CV, unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts, a statement of teaching philosophy (~2 pages), and the names and contact information for two or three letters of recommendation at https://www.wellesley.edu/about-us/working-at-wellesley.

Questions about the position may be directed to Professor Rachel Stanley, Chair of the Department of Chemistry, at rachel.stanley@wellesley.edu.

This position is in a collective bargaining unit represented by Wellesley Organized Academic Workers – UAW (WOAW-UAW). To learn more please visit:  WOAW-UAW website and current Collective Bargaining Agreement . 

Company Description and Benefits:

Wellesley’s mission is to provide an excellent liberal arts education to women who will make a difference in the world. We advance our mission by working together as a community—faculty, students, staff, and alumnae.  For those roles that are half-time or greater, we offer a comprehensive array of benefits including health, dental, vision, life insurance, and a retirement savings plan. Benefits are governed by plan documents and eligibility provisions.

Worker Sub-Type

Faculty Fixed (Fixed Term)

Time Type

Part time

EEO Statement

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