Visiting Assistant Professor Chemistry/Biochemistry

Position Number:

350109 The Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry at Duquesne University invites applications for a one-year Non-Tenure-Track position in Chemistry/Biochemistry, at the Teaching Assistant Professor level. Preference will be given to candidates who have the expertise to teach in one or more of the areas of Biochemistry, Analytical and Organic Chemistry. The standard teaching load for a Teaching Assistant Professor is 12 credit hours per semester of courses and laboratories as assigned by the Department Chair. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Chemistry or Biochemistry and be available to teach beginning mid-August 2026. Alternately, the successful candidate may possess any equivalent combination of experience and training, which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the University Community. Ability and willingness to contribute actively to the Mission of the University and to respect the Spiritan Catholic identity of Duquesne University. The Mission is implemented through a commitment to academic excellence, a spirit of service, moral and spiritual values, sensitivity to world concerns, and an ecumenical campus community. Duquesne University uses Interfolio to collect all faculty job applications electronically. Please submit a cover letter describing your teaching philosophy and experience, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three professional references. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Priority consideration will be given to applications received by June 30, 2026.

For more information please contact:

Dr. Emily Sylvester at sylvestere@duq.edu. Duquesne University was founded in 1878 by its sponsoring religious community, the Congregation of the Holy Spirit. Duquesne University is Catholic in mission and ecumenical in spirit. Motivated by its Catholic identity, Duquesne values equality of opportunity both as an educational institution and as an employer. Duquesne University was founded in 1878 by its sponsoring religious community, the Congregation of the Holy Spirit. Duquesne University is Catholic in mission and ecumenical in spirit. Motivated by its Catholic identity, Duquesne values equality of opportunity both as an educational institution and as an employer.