Visiting Assistant Professor of Chemistry

ABOUT WILLAMETTE UNIVERSITY

Willamette University, founded in 1842, is a nationally-renowned private university enrolling 2800 students across five colleges. Our historic campus, adjacent to the Oregon State Capitol, hosts a distinguished undergraduate liberal arts college in Salem, Oregon. Our downtown Portland campus is home to the Pacific Northwest College of Art (PNCA). We offer a wide range of professional graduate programs, including Oregon's top-ranked MBA program, the Northwest's oldest law school, as well as MA/MFA programs at PNCA and master's degrees in data science and computer science. Willamette University provides a high-value and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our Benefits Summary includes options for health, dental, life insurance, retirement, substantial paid time off, tuition and more. If you need assistance applying for a job or have any questions on recruitment at Willamette, please contact our HR Department, hr@willamette.edu or call us at 503-370-6210.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Chemistry department in the Faculty of Arts & Sciences at Willamette University welcomes applications for an appointment as Visiting Assistant Professor or Visiting Instructor of Chemistry, to begin in August 2026. This is a one-year position, although renewals are possible for up to three years. We seek a colleague with deep enthusiasm for undergraduate teaching in the context of a small, private, academically rigorous liberal arts college. The successful candidate will teach a total of 6 classes, comprised of a mixture of General, Organic, and Biochemistry lecture and lab sections (the equivalent of three courses per semester), and participate in departmental and college faculty life. Specific teaching assignments will be based on the expertise of the successful candidates. For further information about the department's curriculum, current faculty, and other features, please visit our website.

QUALIFICATIONS

PhD or advanced graduate school standing. ABD with teaching experience considered. Must be able to reside in or primarily work in Oregon by the first day of employment.

Typical Work Schedule:

Classes typically meet one to three times per week. This is an in-person teaching position.

Salary:

$48,000 - $54,000 depending on education and experience For further information, please contact Dr. Karen M. Holman, Chair, at kholman@willamette.edu. To apply, please upload the following documents as part of your application materials in the "My Experience" section labeled "Resume": A letter of application describing your interest in and qualifications for the position Curriculum vitae A statement of teaching philosophy, including an explanation of how you guide students toward specific learning objectives Review of applications will begin immediately, and will continue until this position is filled. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIREMENT

All University positions require that candidates submit to a criminal conviction record check prior to hire. Conviction does not automatically preclude candidates from being hired. Nature of conviction will be considered relative to the duties of the position.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS STATEMENT

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICANTS

Please read the following carefully before beginning the online application process. To be considered for employment at Willamette University, please complete our online employment application. Your application and all required attachments -- listed at the bottom of the page -- must be submitted for each individual job post that you are interested in applying. Once you submit your application you will not be able to edit your application. Become a Bearcat! Willamette University, founded in 1842, is a nationally-renowned private university enrolling 2800 students across five colleges. Our historic campus, adjacent to the Oregon State Capitol, hosts a distinguished undergraduate liberal arts college in Salem, Oregon. Our downtown Portland campus is home to the Pacific Northwest College of Art (PNCA). We offer a wide range of professional graduate programs, including Oregon's top-ranked MBA program, the Northwest's oldest law school, as well as MA/MFA programs at PNCA and master's degrees in data science and computer science. Willamette University provides a high-value and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our Benefits Summary includes options for health, dental, life insurance, retirement, substantial paid time off, tuition and more.

Questions or Need Assistance:

If you need assistance applying for a job, please contact our HR Department, human-resources@willamette.edu or call us at 503-370-6210.