Visiting Assistant Professor of Environmental Chemistry

Lander University is seeking a Visiting Assistant Professor of Environmental Chemistry for a position starting August 2026. Candidates must have a PhD in Environmental Chemistry or a related field and demonstrate a commitment to excellent teaching. The role involves teaching undergraduate classes and has a nine-month contract with a normal teaching load of 15 contact hours each semester. There is potential for the position to become permanent or tenure-track after the first year.
Visiting Assistant Professor of Environmental Chemistry

Lander University



Applications are invited for a visiting position in Environmental Chemistry to begin August 2026.



PhD in Environmental Chemistry or related field required.



A strong commitment to excellent teaching is essential. Ability to teach undergraduate chemistry and environmental science classes for both majors and non-majors, including lectures and laboratories, required.



Preference will be given to candidates providing evidence of a record of excellent teaching.



After the first year, there is a possibility that this position may convert into either a permanent teaching position, or into a tenure-track line.



Contract period is nine months.



Normal teaching load is 15 contact hours each semester.



Salary determined by experience.



Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, unofficial transcripts, and names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of three references, by email in Microsoft Word or pdf format, to:



Dr. Jennifer Yates at jyates1@lander.edu.



Screening of applications will begin April 1, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled.



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