Visiting Assistant Professor of Chemistry

Position Summary

The Chemistry Department at the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University invites applications for a full-time, one-year position starting August 2026. Review of applications will begin February 15, 2026, and continue until position is filled. Please note, this position is not eligible for employment-based visa sponsorship (i.e., H-1B or Green Card sponsorship). Applicants must possess the required authorization to work in the U.S. at the time of hire.

Department Highlights

• Part of a 10-member department focused on an inclusive, active, student-centered pedagogy.
• Class sizes no larger than 32 students, with a commitment to working with diverse learners in a small class setting.
• Teaching multi-section integrated courses and labs in the area of chemical reactivity (inorganic, organic, and biochemistry).
• View further detail about our foundational courses at https://www.csbsju.edu/chemistry/curriculum/integrated-foundation-courses.

College/University Highlights

• Located in the central lakes area of Minnesota, surrounded by more than 3,000 acres of pristine forests, prairies, and lakes.
• Minutes away from St. Cloud, an increasingly diverse regional center with a population of over 100,000, and 70 miles from Minneapolis and St. Paul.
• Both St. Cloud and the Twin Cities offer a wide range of fine arts, cultural, dining, recreational, and sporting opportunities.
• Catholic colleges in the Benedictine tradition enlivened by values of community, hospitality, stewardship, and justice.
• Cultivate an equitable, inclusive community founded on respect for all persons.
• Students, staff and faculty from many diverse belief systems and backgrounds collectively bring a rich dimension to the academic, cultural, and religious experience at CSB/SJU.

Benefits

• Competitive and comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including:
  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Sick Leave
  • Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Tuition Remission for Eligible Dependents
  • Employer Contributions to a Retirement Plan
  • Employee Assistance Program with access to free or discounted counseling, legal guidance, financial coaching, and more

To Learn More About Our Benefits

Visit Csbsju.edu/jobs.

Responsibilities

• Substantial background in any of organic, inorganic, or biochemistry to teach as part of our innovative curriculum.
• Responsible for teaching two 4-credit courses and two foundation level labs per semester plus contributing to departmental level service.

Qualifications

• PhD in organic, inorganic, or biochemistry (ABD will be considered).
• Laboratory experience in chemical purification, synthesis and characterization, or biochemical techniques.
• Articulated evidence of interest in teaching from an active learning framework.
• Evidence of the ability to be an effective teacher.

Preferred

• Teaching as instructor of record.
• Ability to work as an effective team member.
• Experience mentoring and facilitating student groups.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

To Apply

Applications are accepted online by clicking on "Apply" above. Applicants are asked to provide the following materials:

• Curriculum vitae.
• A letter of application which addresses how the applicant's education, teaching interests, and teaching and/or work experience meet the position qualifications.
• A statement of teaching philosophy, including how you will support inclusion for all students in the classroom and use innovative/active-learning pedagogies.
• Unofficial copies of transcripts; official copy required upon hire.
• Names and contact information of three references.