Title: Visiting Assistant Professor- Chemistry and Biochemistry

Department Org: Chemistry - 101230

Employee Classification: F3 - Faculty 9 Month Non AAUP

Bargaining Unit: Bargaining Unit Exempt

Primary Location: MC AC

Job Description:

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at The University of Toledo invites applications for an initial one semester visiting assistant professor position which will start in August 2026 and may be renewed for up to three (3) full academic years.
The Visiting Assistant Professor who will be primarily responsible for teaching foundational courses in the undergraduate curriculum at the 1000- and 2000-levels in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. The position focuses on providing high-quality instruction in lecture and laboratory settings, contributing to the department’s mission of academic excellence and student success. Applicants from all areas of chemistry will be considered. The successful candidates will be expected to be committed to excellence in teaching and student success at the undergraduate level. Opportunities for research collaboration with the current faculty are also possible for further professional development.

Applicants must submit a cover letter, current curriculum vitae, and a statement of teaching philosophy as a single pdf file and arrange for three letters of recommendation to be emailed to Amaya.Carpenter@utoledo.edu

Further information is available at www.utoledo.edu/nsm/chemistry/

Review of applicants will begin after January 1, 2026 and continue until the position is filled.

The University of Toledo is a comprehensive state institution of 14,290 students. Located on an attractive suburban campus near the Maumee River and Lake Erie, The University of Toledo is less than 40 miles from Ann Arbor, 60 miles from Detroit, 90 miles from Cleveland, and has access to an extensive system of Metroparks and recreation areas. The University offers competitive salaries and benefits packages.

Minimum Qualifications:

M.S. degree in Chemistry and substantial teaching experience

Preferred Qualifications:

A Ph.D. in Chemistry or a closely related discipline

Conditions of Employment:

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

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