Visiting Assistant Professor of Chemistry

Visiting Assistant Professor of Chemistry

Unit Name:
Sciences and Mathematics

Salary Grade:
Faculty

Number of Months:
9 months

Full-time or Part-time:
Full-Time

Hours per week:
40

Annual Salary or Hourly Rate Range :

Essential Duties:
The successful candidate will teach Organic Chemistry in the BS Chemistry major, and Introductory Chemistry courses for Chemistry, Biology, and non-science majors. Service to the department, university, and community is expected along with a commitment to the scholarship of teaching and learning at a diverse, primarily undergraduate institution.

Minimum Qualifications:
Applicants must have at least a masters degree in Chemistry or related field on or before August 1, 2026. Individuals with a Ph.D. degree and/or teaching experience will be given preference.

Job Description Summary:
Applications are invited to apply for a nine-month position in Chemistry at the Visiting Assistant Professor level beginning August 2026 in the Dept. of Sciences and Mathematics at MUW . Applicants must have a Masters degree in Chemistry or related field. Ph.D. preferred. Any area of chemistry will be considered but experience with organic chemistry is preferred.

The successful candidate will teach Organic Chemistry lecture and lab in the BS Chemistry Major, and Introductory Chemistry lecture and lab for Chemistry, Biology, and non-science majors. The successful candidate will be welcome to apply for a tenure-track position that will start in Fall 2027.

Mississippi University for Women is a public, coeducational, primarily undergraduate, liberal arts institution serving an economically and racially diverse student body with a total annual enrollment over 2200 students. The University emphasizes a student-centered learning environment that includes research opportunities. Additional information can be found at .

Background Check Statement:
Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. However, failure to disclose may disqualify a candidate.

Requisition Detail Information Requisition Number:
FY20277F

Open Date:
05/08/2026

Will this job have a specific close date?:
No

Close Date:

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Please upload a statement of your Teaching Philosophy under Required documents.