Visiting Assistant Professor of Chemistry

Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community.Oxford College, a unique two-year liberal arts college within Emory University,located36 miles east of Atlanta on Emory’s original campus in Oxford, Georgia, invites applications for a full-time,benefits eligible, Visiting Assistant Professor of Chemistryfor the 2026-2027 academic year, beginning in August 2026. This position may be renewed for up to threeyearstotal, pending enrollment, curricular need, and performance evaluations.The successful candidate willteachtwo lecture sections and the accompanying laboratories, or the equivalentwhichmay bea combinationof first-year lecture andlaboratorycourses, withthe potential foradditionalassignmentsdependingonexpertise.They willplay a key role inthefirst two yearsof Emory’snovelintegrated chemistry curriculum.?The first course in thetwo-yearsequence begins withChemistry 150?whichintroduces?atomic and molecular structure including conformation and stereochemistry.The sequenceends with Chemistry 205 which introduces physical chemistry concepts with an emphasis on the interaction of light and matter.?The lecture and laboratory?courses are taught alongside a cohort of faculty colleagues?in?Oxford College’sstate-of-the-artscience facility designed to promote student-faculty collaboration, scholarship, and innovative teachinginSTEM.Qualifications:Required—MS,PhD, or PhD completion expected by May 2026, in chemistry or arelateddiscipline.Preferred—Candidates with the potential to teach introductory and physical chemistry courses and a strong interest in teaching discovery-based laboratory experiences for undergraduates are particularly encouraged to apply.Application Instructions:Candidatesshould submit the following viaInterfolio at curriculum vitae (CV)Cover letter (1-2 pages)that describes:the candidate’s qualifications for the position,heir interest in working with first- and second-year students at a liberal arts college, andapproachtoteachingundergraduatesThe names of two references who can speak to the candidate’s potential toteacha diverse group of undergraduate studentsEvaluation of candidates will begin onMarch 16, 2026,and will continue until the position is filled. Inquiries may be directed toDr.Nichole Powell,AssociateProfessorofChemistry().NOTE: Position tasks are required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location; working remote is not an option. Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee.Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).Emory University is committed to ensuring equal access and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to seek a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at call 404-727-9877 (Voice) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). We kindly ask that requests be made at least seven business days in advance to allow adequate time for coordination.

Created: 2026-03-07