AssistantAssociate Teaching Professor, Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Oakland

About the Opportunity

About the Opportunity :

The Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology at Northeastern University invites applications from qualified candidates for a full-time non-tenure track faculty position at our Oakland CA campus with the title of Assistant or Associate Teaching Professor. This position has significant opportunities for career advancement in a growing and dynamic department.

Responsibilities :

This position primarily involves undergraduate chemistry teaching. Teaching faculty are expected to teach up to five sections (5 courses) per year of chemistry and related courses for physical sciences life sciences or engineering students. A focus of teaching will be in General and / or Organic Chemistry courses with opportunities for teaching throughout the chemistry undergraduate curriculum including developing and teaching laboratories and recitation sessions. The ability to teach in the Biotechnology MS program would be considered a plus. One additional unit of service is expected which may include oversight and evaluation of course and laboratory curricula planning and developing instructional programs and materials and departmental College and University service. Candidates are expected to have high aptitude and interest in teaching and the ability to coordinate with other instructors and advisors to monitor student progress and assist students when necessary.

Qualifications :

Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent in chemistry or other closely related discipline by the appointment start date a commitment to excellence in teaching undergraduate lecture courses and excellent communication collaboration and leadership skills. Qualified candidates should be committed to fostering an inclusive environment. Demonstrated excellence in teaching is preferred but not required. Where appropriate candidates are strongly encouraged to highlight prior achievements working with a broad range of students.

Documents to Submit :

Cover letter

Curriculum vitae (CV)

Teaching philosophy statement

Leadership statement

List of three references

Please indicate how your expertise knowledge and skills have prepared you to contribute to this work with written statements addressing the following prompts :

Teaching statement :

Please summarize your past instructional and mentorship experiences your pedagogical philosophy your plans / goals for teaching in the College of Science (including existing and proposed courses) and your strategies for teaching and mentoring global student populations.

Leadership Statement :

Please describe your past experiences and activities and / or your future plans detailing your leadership style how you intend to cultivate a culture that promotes a sense of belonging including fostering a free and open exchange of ideas and managing different perspectives to help others strengthen their practice.

Applications will be reviewed beginning January 5 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. Questions may be directed to the chair of the search committee : Prof. Tim Dransfield .

Position Type

Academic

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience education and skills when extending an offer.

Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical vision dental paid time off tuition assistance wellness & life retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit for more information.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color national origin age sex sexual orientation disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Pay Range :

Assistant Teaching Professor : $81000.00 - $94000.00 Associate Teaching Professor : $90000.00 - $105000.00

With the pay range(s) shown above the starting salary will depend on several factors which may include your education experience location knowledge and expertise and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

AI,Genetics,Clinical Trials,Pharmacy Residency,Research Experience,Teaching,Higher Education Teaching,Curriculum Development,Grant Writing,Program Development,Mentoring,Research Laboratory Experience

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 90000 - 105000