Visiting InstructorChemistry & GeochemistryMontana Technological University provides a comprehensive benefits package for all eligible positions that includes health dental and vision insurance mandatory retirement plan with employer contribution partial tuition waiver and a wellness program.Applications received by April 2 2025will be guaranteed full review and consideration. Applications received after that date may be considered until an adequate applicant pool has been established.Duties:- Undergraduate courses to be taught will be in more than one of the following areas as needed: general chemistry introduction to organic and biochemistry survey of organic chemistry.
- Teaching duties will largely be in introductory or survey chemistry courses but upper division lecture and laboratory courses might be assigned depending on a candidates area of chemical expertise; physical and biochemistry are areas of particular interest.
- Participate in departmental activities especially those focused on recruitment and retention of undergraduate chemistry majors.
Required Qualifications:- Earned Masters of Science degree (or A.B.D) in chemistry or closely related field by the position start date of August 15 2025.
Required Skills:
- The ability to plan organize and implement teaching materials using modern technology effectively in the general chemistry series as well as other introductory and survey courses.
- The ability to maintain a clean and safe laboratory environment with proper waste management and an uptodate chemical inventory.
- Demonstrated ability to implement strategies for outreach recruitment/retention and mentoring of undergraduate chemistry majors
- Effective oral and written communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:- PhD in chemistry or closely related field
- University level teaching experience in any area of chemistry
- Demonstrated experience with maintaining a chemical laboratory space
Physical Demands- The ability to lift and carry up to 25lbs.
Please include:- Cover letter addressing qualifications
- Curriculum Vita or Resume
- Copies of degree granting transcripts
- Concise Teaching Philosophy
- Contact information for3 professional references.
For full consideration application materials must be complete.
Any offer of employment is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background check.
Montana Tech is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination. As such the University does not discriminate in the admission access to or conduct of its educational programs and activities nor in its employment policies and practices on the basis of race color religion national origin ethnicity creed service in the uniformed services (as defined in state and federal law) veteran status gender age political beliefs marital or family status pregnancy physical or mental disability genetic information gender identity gender expression or sexual orientation or preference. In support of the Universitys mission to be inclusive and diverse applications from qualified minorities women veterans and persons with disabilities are highly encouraged. Montana Tech makes accommodation for any known disability that may interfere with an applicants ability to compete in the hiring process or an employees ability to perform the duties of the job. In compliance with the Montana Veterans Employment Preference Act Montana Tech provides preference in employment to veterans disabled veterans and certain eligible relatives of veterans.
To claim veterans preference please complete the employment (veterans) preference form located on the employment page and email to You must include the job title of the position in which you are applying.
Employment (veterans) preference form
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Why Work at Tech
Help meet the changing needs of society by providing a transformative student experience by helping develop leaders for tomorrow by advancing science engineering and technology.
In addition Montana Tech offers an attractive benefits package* which includes:
- Medical Dental and Vision Insurance with low deductibles and comprehensive coverage.
- Generous employer contribution toward monthly health care benefits worth $6.08 per hour.
- 5.9 retirement employer contribution for eligible employees
- 11 Holidays per year
- 3 weeks of Annual Leave to start
- Generous sick leave policy that can be used for sick children doctor and dentist appointments as well as bereavement.
- 6 credits of coursework free per year (fees not included)
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Reduced tuition for dependents after 4 months of employment for eligible employees
- Employee Assistance and a Wellness Program
- Optional Retirement Plan for eligible employees
- Possible remote work days with supervisor approval and eligible positions.
* Benefits are dependent on position type and terms and conditions of eligibility.
Montana Technological University Butte Montana is nestled in the Heart of the Rocky Mountains along the Continental Divide where I15 and I90 intersect. We are home to the largest National Historic District in the country. Montana Tech is a special focus institution with a reputation for excellence and value. Montana Tech is ranked #1 in the nation by CollegeNET.
Required Experience:
Senior IC