Tenure Track Assistant Professor of Chemistry

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Job Posting Title:

Tenure Track Assistant Professor of Chemistry

   

Position Type:

Faculty

   

Department:

LSUA ASA - Mathematics and Physical Sciences (Nathan J Sammons (00007928))

   

Work Location:

LSU - Alexandria

   

Pay Grade:

Academic

   

Job Description:

Full Time Instructor Position - Chemistry

Application Due: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Location: Campus and online

Begin: August 15, 2026

The Department of Chemistry and Physics at Louisiana State University at Alexandria invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Chemistry.

This is a 9-month position to begin in August 2026. This position focuses on providing high quality instruction in undergraduate chemistry courses both on campus and online.

The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in Chemistry with teaching experience in a wide range of areas, including General, Analytical, & Instrumental Analysis. The opportunity exists to develop additional upper-level classes in the candidate’s area of expertise.

Qualifications:

• A graduate degree with at least 18 hours in Chemistry (not Chemistry or Science Education)
• Teaching experience, preferably at the college level.
• Ability to convey chemistry concepts in a clear and engaging manner.
• Commitment to excellence in teaching.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develops and teaches lecture and laboratory courses as assigned, both in-person and online.
• Maintain high standards of instruction and utilize innovative teaching methods to support student success.
• Mentors undergraduate research for students in chemistry
• Maintains high standards of instruction
• Regularly keeps office hours and is receptive to students both in person and electronically
• Offers quality academic advising to students on academic and career-related matters
• Actively serves on university committees and participates in institutional meetings
• Contributes to curriculum development and review processes to ensure alignment with academic goals.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor
• This position entails sixty percent teaching, twenty percent scholarly activities, and twenty percent community/university service.

 

   

Additional Job Description:

Competencies:

None

Special Instructions:

Application Instructions:
Please submit application, uploading the following as a single PDF: (1) cover letter, (2) CV that includes contact information for three references, (3) teaching philosophy, (4) short statement on research interests and how you would incorporate undergraduate students, (5) unofficial transcripts.

A clear background check and official transcripts are required upon hire.

For questions or concerns about your application, please contact LSUA Human Resources at 318-473-6401 or hr@lsua.edu

   

Posting Date:

March 12, 2026

   

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

  

Additional Position Information:

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

   

Essential Position (Y/N):

   

LSUA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

   

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