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Clinical Assistant Professor of Chemistry

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Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences-Natural Science

Full-Time

Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is pleased to invite applications for a Two-Year (Renewable) Non-Tenure-Track Full-Time Clinical Assistant Professor position in the Department of Chemistry at Hofstra University. The position is teaching-focused and intended to support instruction in undergraduate STEM and pre-health curricula. The term “clinical” refers to a full-time teaching appointment and does not denote a subdiscipline of chemistry. Applicants from all areas of chemistry and related fields are welcome.

The Department of Chemistry at Hofstra University (www.hofstra.edu) invites applications for a Two-Year (Renewable) Full-Time Non-Tenure-Track Clinical Assistant Professor position beginning September 1, 2026. This teaching-focused position supports instruction in undergraduate STEM and pre-health curricula. The term “clinical” refers to a full-time teaching appointment and does not denote a subdiscipline of chemistry. Applicants from all areas of chemistry and related fields with a strong interest in undergraduate teaching and pedagogy are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will primarily teach in the general chemistry sequence (lecture and lab), with opportunities to teach other courses aligned with their expertise. The department values inclusive, student-centered teaching and supports faculty development via the Center for Excellence in Learning, Teaching, and Assessment. All courses are undergraduate-only, with small class sizes in upper-level courses (typically 10-20 students). The teaching load typically alternates between two courses in one semester and three in the other. The department offers ACS-accredited degrees in Chemistry and Biochemistry, as well as a degree in Forensic Science.

• Ph.D. in chemistry or a related field required by the start of the appointment
• Experience teaching chemistry at the undergraduate level

• Experience as instructor-of-record for one or more undergraduate chemistry courses is preferred.
• Substantial experience teaching undergraduate students
• Familiarity with evidence-based or inclusive teaching practices
• Postdoctoral and/or relevant industry experience

Please upload the following with your application for consideration:

• Cover letter outlining your qualifications and why you are interested in this position
• Current curriculum vitae
• Statement of teaching experience, interests, and philosophy
• We welcome a service statement which outlines your experiences and preparation to affirm the contributions and dignity of the university’s community members (optional).
• List of three references (with their email addresses) who can be contacted for a letter of recommendation; at least one reference should speak to your teaching experience in classroom and/or laboratory settings. References will be contacted after initial application screening.
• Unofficial graduate and undergraduate transcripts.

Open until filled

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09/02/2025

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$85,000-$95,000