Chemistry Instructor | Full-Time Temporary | 2025-2026| I02328

Posting Details

Position Details

Posting Number
I02328

Classification Title
Instructor

Working Title
Chemistry Instructor | Full-Time Temporary | 2025-2026| I02328

Employee Group
Faculty

Bargaining Unit
APSCUF

Location
Main Campus

Department
Chemistry and Environmental Geosciences

Pay Rate

Employment Type
Temporary FT

Work Schedule

Position requires face-to-face instruction and on-site presence at the Slippery Rock University campus. Student consultation hours (minimum of 5 hours on three different days) are expected. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching labs as assigned (potentially night labs (500 – 730 pm).

Position Summary Information

Position Summary

The candidate is expected to teach 4 sections of General Chemistry I lab and hold office hours during the fall 2025 semester. For Spring 2026, the candidate is expected to continue to teach two sections of General Chemistry I Lab as well as potentially Organic Chemistry laboratory or a science course for non-science majors.

Minimum Qualifications

BS in Chemistry with a Masters in Education or ABD or PhD in Chemistry. Commitment to the education of diverse populations. Successful performance in an interview and teaching demonstration.

Preferred Qualifications

PhD in Chemistry

Posting Detail Information

Posting Date
02/05/2026

Closing Date

Open Until Filled
No

Respect for Individuals in the Community

Slippery Rock University provides an environment that respects, encourages, and promotes the talents and contributions of all. Slippery Rock University values a community with a shared sense of purpose, where people demonstrate mutual respect and appreciation. Slippery Rock University values diversity that honors and includes all persons regardless of age, creed, disability, ethnic heritage, gender, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status in academic and extracurricular endeavor, in the working environment, and in the daily life of the university community.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

Slippery Rock University is committed to a policy of affirmative action. Slippery Rock University assures an equal opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, creed, disability, ancestry, national origin, age, gender or veteran’s status in accordance with state and federal laws, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Slippery Rock University is seeking a full-time temporary faculty member capable of teaching general chemistry and/or organic chemistry laboratories for the 2025-2026 academic year.

Applicants are asked to electronically submit a current CV, a well-written teaching philosophy (no more than three (3) pages), and a cover letter. Please submit your teaching philosophy using the “Teaching Philosophy” tab. The cover letter should be no longer than two (2) pages and should specifically comment on your abilities and interest in teaching undergraduates in a laboratory setting.

Graduate and undergraduate transcripts will be required. Please upload the transcripts under the “Transcript” tab. Official transcripts will be due prior to appointment.

Please provide the contact information of at least three (3) individuals that can speak to the candidate’s teaching effectiveness and other qualifications. Specifically, please include the email addresses and phone numbers for references using the online system when solicited to do so as part of the application process. Full consideration will be given to complete applications received by February 21st 2025.

Official graduate and undergraduate transcripts are required for this position. If official transcripts are not on file with the university, please upload them using the online system or submit them to: Betsy Strawbridge Office of Human Resources 008 Old Main Slippery Rock University Slippery Rock, PA 16057 Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have either a bachelor's of science in chemistry and a master's of education OR a Ph.D. (or all but dissertation) in chemistry?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Do you have any experience teaching Organic Chemistry lecture or labs?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * Do you have any experience teaching General Chemistry laboratories?
   • Yes
   • No
4. * Do you have experience teaching general education science courses for non-science majors?
   • Yes, I have experience teaching science courses for non-science majors
   • No, I do not have experience teaching science courses for non-science majors
   • No, I do not have experience, but am interested in teaching courses for non-science majors
5. * Are you able to work evenings as necessary?
   • Yes, I am able to work evenings
   • No, I am unable to work evenings

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
3. Unofficial Transcripts
4. Unofficial Transcripts 2
5. Teaching Philosophy

Optional Documents