Assistant Teaching Professor - Organic Chemistry

Position Title: Assistant Teaching Professor - Organic Chemistry

Description:

The successful
candidate for this position will teach undergraduate organic chemistry laboratory and lecture courses, guiding students and learning
assistants while coordinating with the other Organic Chemistry Instructors to reinforce topics covered. Responsibilities will include:
supervision and instruction of Organic Chemistry labs and lectures, supervision and training of laboratory teaching assistants, and
evaluating student learning. In addition, this individual will also serve as a lecturer for various Organic Chemistry courses and
potentially General Chemistry courses.

Application Instructions:

Apply via Interfolio at: http://apply.interfolio.com/184349

Department:

Chemistry & Biochemistry

For more
information visit: https://chemistry.umbc.edu/

Anticipated Start Date:

August 23, 2026

About the
Position:

The Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC; https://chemistry.umbc.edu/) invites applications for a full-time,
non-tenure track faculty position in organic chemistry. The primary teaching responsibilities for this position will include instruction of
undergraduate Organic Chemistry laboratory and lecture courses as well as potential instruction of General Chemistry courses as well. This
position offers the potential for pedagogical innovation in a collaborative team of experienced, pedagogy-driven faculty. Additional
associated responsibilities include instruction, oversight of graduate and undergraduate teaching assistants, student assessment, and
service on one or more departmental committees based on the candidate’s expertise and/or interest and departmental needs.

We seek a
candidate with a strong background in chemistry/biochemistry instruction and innovative teaching experience at the undergraduate level.
Additionally, a strong candidate will exhibit a demonstrated commitment to UMBC’s values of inclusive excellence. A successful applicant
should have a Ph.D. in chemistry or a related field, with a minimum of an M.S. degree required.

Salary Range: $68,000 - $72,000
commensurate with experience.

The above salary range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of
possible compensation at the time of posting.

Screening of Applications Begins: For best consideration, application
materials should be submitted by May 15, 2026. The search will continue until the position is filled.

Background Screening
Statement: A background check will be required.

Benefits:

UMBC offers a rich benefits package.
Benefits offered align with type of position and may be prorated based on hours per week.

• Paid Leave
• Tuition
  Remission
• Medical, Prescription and Dental Insurance
• Retirement plans
• Life and Disability Insurance


• Professional development opportunities
• Wellness opportunities & much more

See benefits summary for detailed
information.

12 Month Faculty
Benefits Summary

9 Month
Faculty Benefits Summary

About UMBC:

UMBC, an honors university serving more than 14,000 undergraduates and 2,000
graduate students, is one of two public universities in Maryland to achieve the “doctoral/research university-extensive” Carnegie
classification. Located just outside Baltimore and 45 minutes from Washington, DC, the campus is growing rapidly under dynamic
leadership.

Our UMBC community redefines excellence in higher education through an inclusive culture that connects innovative
teaching and learning, research across disciplines, and civic engagement. We will advance knowledge, economic prosperity, and social justice
by welcoming and inspiring inquisitive minds from all backgrounds. The successful candidate will join a department with a strong commitment
to diversity and inclusive excellence, and will be expected to contribute actively to these efforts (https://diversity.umbc.edu/).

For 16 years in a row UMBC has been recognized as a
Great College to Work For!


Equal Opportunity Statement: UMBC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications from women, minority
group members, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Title IX: As an
institution that receives federal financial assistance, UMBC adheres to Title IX and does not discriminate on the basis of sex. For more information about Title IX and contact information for Title IX Coordinator click
here.

Accommodation: If you require a reasonable accommodation for a disability for any part
of the employment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at 410-455-2337 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258 between 8:30
a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.