Assistant Professor (Temporary), Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware

INTRODUCTION/POSITION:  The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry (https://www.chem.udel.edu/), in the College of Arts and Sciences, invites applications for a temporary assistant professor-level position in Chemistry and Biochemistry, starting August 16, 2026. This position offers a strong, supportive setting for a teaching-intensive role in the environment of a highly active research department that supports robust undergraduate and graduate educational programs. The successful candidate will have expertise in teaching introductory chemistry classes to chemistry and biochemistry majors and non-majors, including core concepts in introductory chemistry. Competence and/or experience teaching courses that support the department’s biochemistry curriculum will also be considered favorably. Successful applicants will share our vision to be a department that is nationally recognized for high impact research and for delivering exceptional education and training opportunities across the chemical sciences. We seek creative individuals who are eager to work in a collaborative educational environment, have a demonstrated record of teaching excellence, have the drive to be leaders in their field, and are high-quality teachers and mentors.

QUALIFICATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  We are seeking exceptional candidates that have completed a doctoral or equivalent degree in chemistry or a related field, prior to appointment, and have significant teaching interest and experience. The successful candidate will have expertise in teaching introductory-to-intermediate chemistry classes to chemistry and biochemistry majors and non-majors, including core concepts in introductory chemistry. Competence and/or experience in teaching the above concepts as well as biochemistry materials to upper-level students will be viewed favorably. Postdoctoral experience with significant publications in research or education is desirable, but not necessary.  Demonstrable commitment to mentoring is also highly desirable. Primary responsibilities of this teaching-intensive position include teaching introductory-to-intermediate level courses, development of curriculum, coordination of lectures with associated laboratory sections, and administrative tasks. Faculty are also expected to contribute to departmental committees that support department functions and academic programs, and to make contributions to departmental teaching and research workshops, retreats, seminars, etc. The position may additionally involve College and University service, as well as discipline-based education research and advisement responsibilities.

DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY AND BIOCHEMISTRY AT UD:  The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of Delaware (https://www.chem.udel.edu/) is within the College of Arts and Sciences and serves as home for approximately 30 research faculty, over 170 PhD candidates, dozens of undergraduate researchers, and approximately 200 undergraduate majors. The department’s undergraduate teaching and training mission also supports several thousand non-chemistry majors each year.

Upon joining the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, the successful candidate will work among a dynamic faculty to deepen the Department’s world class research and educational programs spanning a wide variety of areas in the allied chemical sciences and related scientific disciplines. Undergraduates have opportunities to participate in peer-mentoring programs for courses, as well as in research experiences in laboratories, while being mentored by graduate students and faculty. The University offers a highly interactive multidisciplinary scientific and educational environment with the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTAL) and support from UD Academic Technology Services (ATS). We also enjoy close relationships and opportunities for community engagement within the State of Delaware.

The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) is the largest college at the University of Delaware, comprising 22 academic departments, 2 academic centers, and 35 interdisciplinary centers, programs, and institutes across the arts, humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences. CAS serves every student at the University through foundational coursework, while also supporting over 7,300 undergraduate and 1,100 graduate students majoring in our disciplines. In 2024-2025, CAS conferred more than 1,400 BA and AA degrees and 460 graduate degrees.

Our community includes more than 600 full-time tenure-track and non-tenure contract faculty who are leaders in their fields, innovators in teaching, and advisors to nonprofit and governmental agencies at the local, regional, national, and international levels. Faculty emphasize the enduring value of an arts and sciences education and share a deep commitment to excellence in scholarship and all forms of creative and intellectual expression. With annual sponsored research expenditures totaling more than $40 million, including significant funding from the NIH and NSF, CAS houses several large, interdisciplinary grants and maintains outstanding research and teaching facilities that encourage innovation and collaboration.

Guided by a commitment to shared governance, CAS faculty serve as leaders in the University and College Faculty Senates. More than 380 staff members and 45 postdoctoral fellows and researchers further enrich the CAS community by providing essential support to students and academic units. CAS maintains annual operating expenditures of over $152 million and is a hub for interdisciplinary engagement, connecting students and faculty with local, national, and global communities through research, creative activity, and public service.

The University of Delaware (www.udel.edu) is one of the nation’s oldest institutions of higher education, combining tradition and innovation. The University of Delaware is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or status as a protected veteran, as well as any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. For the University’s complete non-discrimination statement, please visit www.udel.edu/aboutus/legalnotices.html.

TO APPLY:  Review of applications will begin upon receipt, with priority consideration given to applications received by January 19, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants should upload a letter of application, curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy and mentoring statement that outlines interests relating to student outreach and recruiting initiatives where applicable, as well as contact information for at least 3 professional references. For additional information, please contact Susan Cheadle (scheadle@udel.edu).

SALARY AND BENEFITS:  Compensation packages are highly competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. The UD benefits package is one of the best in the nation.