Special Instructor in Chemistry

About the role

The Department of Chemistry at Oakland University invites applications for a full-time faculty position in chemistry, with an anticipated start date of August 15, 2026. The appointment at the rank of Special Instructor is a full-time, teaching-focused faculty position that leads to job security equivalent to tenure.

Responsibilities

• Teach three courses (or the equivalent) during both the Fall and Winter semesters.
• Contribute to departmental service.
• Lead courses in introductory/foundational lecture and laboratory areas within the chemistry curriculum, including general chemistry, analytical chemistry, and related courses.
• Opportunities for additional compensation may be available through summer teaching assignments during the May–August term.

Requirements

• Hold a Ph.D. in chemistry, or a related field.
• Experience in teaching both lecture and laboratory courses in general chemistry.
• Demonstrated experience in course development, teaching courses at multiple levels, and designing courses in different modalities (e.g., online vs. in person).

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in chemistry or a related field.
• Experience teaching general chemistry.
• Experience in developing and delivering courses at various levels.
• Experience in teaching in different modalities (e.g., online vs. in person).

Skills

• Ability to teach foundational chemistry courses.
• Experience in course development and delivery.
• Knowledge of teaching in various modalities.

Benefits

• Job security equivalent to tenure.
• Opportunities for additional compensation through summer teaching assignments.

Pay

• Open until filled.

Schedule

• Full-time, teaching-focused position.