Employment Opportunities

Instructor – Organic Chemistry (AY #178738)

Arizona State University
School of Molecular Sciences

The School of Molecular Sciences (SMS) at Arizona State University (ASU) invites applications for a full-time, nine-month Instructor position with an anticipated start date of August 2026. This is a full-time, benefits-eligible, non-tenure eligible position, renewable on an academic year basis (Aug 16 – May 15), contingent upon satisfactory performance, availability of resources, and the needs of the university.

The School of Molecular Sciences at Arizona State University is an organization of more than 65 faculty members, 100 staff, and 2000 graduate and undergraduate students who work at the forefront of science and technology innovation and education. This includes approximately 1,800 undergraduate students (immersion and online), spread across three bachelor’s degrees in biochemistry and three in chemistry. SMS influences and impacts broad university-wide initiatives in fundamental science, health, sustainability, energy, food-water-climate, security, materials, manufacturing, space exploration and other endeavors of advanced technology. For more information, please visit https://sms.asu.edu/.

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is the academic heart of Arizona State University, committed to improving communities on a local, national, and global scale. We support the professional development and growth of our faculty and staff in their cutting-edge research to advance these aims. Within The College, our faculty engage with a large, curious student body, guiding them as they grow into socially aware, critical thinkers and writers able to succeed in a wide range of careers and to address the challenges of the twenty-first century. Advancing the success of our students remains our top priority. To learn more about The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, please visit https://thecollege.asu.edu.

ASU exemplifies a new prototype for the American public research university. As articulated in the ASU Charter, ASU is a comprehensive public research university, measured not by whom it excludes, but by whom it includes and how they succeed; advancing research and discovery of public value; and assuming fundamental responsibility for the economic, social, cultural, and overall health of the communities it serves.

Essential Functions

• Leading organic chemistry laboratory sections
• Coordinating with the chemical stockroom for experiment preparation
• Assist in testing and developing new experiments
• Participating in the training and supervision of graduate and undergraduate teaching assistants for both immersion and online courses

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in chemistry or closely related technical science and engineering field by time of appointment
• One year of teaching or teaching assistant experience at the college level
• Evidence of strong organizational and written/verbal communication skills reflected in the submitted application materials

Desired Qualifications

• Prior teaching experience in Organic Chemistry
• Effective teaching ability (as evidenced by peer and/or student reviews)
• Experience with curriculum development
• Experience with non-traditional models of instruction (i.e. collaborative learning and guided inquiry)
• Multimedia presentation skills and aptitude for emerging technologies in content delivery
• Evidence of supervisory/peer mentoring experience
• Demonstrated commitment to serving and understanding the particular needs of online students
• Evidence of collaborative activities with other faculty and staff
• Participation in the higher education community and professional development activities (for example, presenting at conferences, attending workshops, etc.)
• Organizational and communication skills (as evidenced by the completed application materials)
• Demonstrated commitment to working with faculty, staff, students and communities to advance the principles of the ASU Charter.

Application Instructions

To apply, visit: https://apply.interfolio.com/182274

The application deadline is April 13, 2026. Applications will continue to be accepted on a rolling basis for a reserve pool. Applications in the reserve pool may then be reviewed in the order in which they were received until the position is filled. Candidates will be asked to create or use an existing Interfolio Dossier to submit the following application materials:

1. Cover letter describing interest in this position and applicable qualifications
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Statement of teaching philosophy and interests (1–2 pages)
4. Copies of evaluations and/or course materials indicative of prior teaching experience
5. Three reference names and email contacts

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

A background check is required for employment. Arizona State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. ASU’s full nondiscrimination statement (ACD 401) is located on the ASU website at https://www.asu.edu/aad/manuals/acd/acd401.html and https://www.asu.edu/titleIX.

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