Clinical Assistant Professor of Chemistry

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Position Title :

Clinical Assistant Professor of Chemistry

Position Number : 896320

School / Division :

Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences-Natural Science

Full-Time or Part-Time :

Full-Time

Description :

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.

Qualifications :

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

Preferred Quals Summary :

Special Instructions :

Please upload the following with your application for consideration :

Review of applications will begin October 15, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled. Inquiries should be directed to ChemistryDepartment@hofstra.edu.

Deadline : Open until filled

Tenure Track : No

Date Posted : 09 / 02 / 2025

EEO Statement :

Hofstra University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to extending equal opportunity in employment to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Salary / Salary Range :

$85,000-$95,000