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Directories . Employment Opportunities Home Search Jobs Log In /Create Account Help Faculty Employment Non-Faculty Employment Student Employment Visiting Assistant Professor of Chemistry Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply for this Job link/button. If you would like to bookmark this position for later review, click on the Bookmark link. To email this position to a friend, click on the Email to a Friend link. If you would like to print a copy of this position for your records, click on the Print Preview link. Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this Job Please see Special Instructions for more details. Please upload a statement of your Teaching Philosophy under "Required documents." Position Justification Position Information Position Title Visiting Assistant Professor of Chemistry Unit Name Sciences and Mathematics Salary Grade Faculty Number of Months 9 months Full-time or Part-time Full-Time Hours per week 40 Annual Salary or Hourly Rate Range Essential Duties The successful candidate will teach Organic Chemistry in the BS Chemistry major, and Introductory Chemistry courses for Chemistry, Biology, and non-science majors. Service to the department, university, and community is expected along with a commitment to the scholarship of teaching and learning at a diverse, primarily undergraduate institution. Minimum Qualifications Applicants must have at least a master's degree in Chemistry or related field on or before August 1, 2026. Individuals with a Ph.D. degree and/or teaching experience will be given preference. Job Description Summary Applications are invited to apply for a nine-month position in Chemistry at the Visiting Assistant Professor level beginning August 2026 in the Dept. of Sciences and Mathematics at MUW . Applicants must have a Master's degree in Chemistry or related field. Ph.D. preferred. Any area of chemistry will be considered but experience with organic chemistry is preferred. The successful candidate will teach Organic Chemistry lecture and lab in the BS Chemistry Major, and Introductory Chemistry lecture and lab for Chemistry, Biology, and non-science majors. The successful candidate will be welcome to apply for a tenure-track position that will start in Fall 2027. Mississippi University for Women is a public, coeducational, primarily undergraduate, liberal arts institution serving an economically and racially diverse student body with a total annual enrollment over 2200 students. The University emphasizes a student-centered learning environment that includes research opportunities. Additional information can be found at http://www.muw.edu . Background Check Statement Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation

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automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. However, failure to disclose may disqualify a candidate. Requisition Detail Information Requisition Number

FY20277F

Open Date 05/08/2026 Will this job have a specific close date? No Close Date Special Instructions to Applicants Please upload a statement of your Teaching Philosophy under "Required documents." Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (•). • How did you hear about this employment opportunity? MUW Departmental Announcement MUW Human Resources Office MUW Website Mississippi Employment Service Local Newspaper In-state Newspaper Out-of-state Newspaper The Chronicle of Higher Education HigherEdJobs.com Friend Journal/Periodical Off-campus Recruitment Women/Minority Publication Contacted by department and invited to apply Other The Academic Network (TAN) • Are you currently authorized to work in the United States? (Proof of Citizenship or Immigration status will be required upon offer of employment) Yes No • If hired, would you need sponsorship or work authorization to work for MUW now or in the future? (

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MUW does not sponsor employment visas.) Yes No Applicant Documents Required Documents Cover Letter/Letter of Application Curriculum Vitae Teaching Philosophy Unofficial Transcript 1 Optional Documents © 2013 Mississippi University for Women Columbus, MS 39701 / 662-329-7106 Non Discriminating Policy