Visiting Assistant Professor of Chemistry

Spartanburg, SC - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 16 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Department of Chemistry at Wofford College a private liberal arts institution in Spartanburg South Carolina invites applications for a one-year full-time Visiting Assistant Professor position in Chemistry beginning in August 2026.

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses in general chemistry including both lecture and laboratory sections as well as the departments Science in Context course and potentially environmental chemistry if this is an area of the candidates expertise. We seek candidates who have demonstrated enthusiasm for working closely with undergraduate students in a supportive collaborative learning environment.

A Ph.D. in Chemistry or a closely related field is required. Candidates who are ABD by the August 2026 start date are encouraged to apply. This one-year non-tenure-track position is a replacement hire for faculty on sabbatical. This is an opportunity for faculty to gain teaching experience while receiving supportive mentorship from the Wofford Chemistry faculty and the College.

For consideration please apply via the Wofford Careers Page and include the following application materials:

a cover letter
a curriculum vitae
academic transcripts (unofficial)
a statement of teaching philosophy that addresses their approach to engaging undergraduates in both classroom and laboratory settings
contact information for three references

Review of applications will begin on November 21 and continue until the position is filled.

Questions regarding the position may be directed to: Caleb Arrington ()

ABOUT WOFFORD COLLEGE

Wofford College established in 1854 is a private liberal arts residential college located a few blocks north of downtown Spartanburg South Carolina. Wofford offers 27 major fields of study to a student body of nearly 1800 undergraduates and is nationally known for the strength of its academic program outstanding faculty and study abroad participation. Wofford is home to one of the nations 290 Phi Beta Kappa chapters. The college community supports 19 NCAA Division I athletics teams and numerous student organizations including honor societies professional organizations faith-based organizations Greek life and club sports.

SPARTANBURG SOUTH CAROLINA

Spartanburg is in upstate South Carolina 30 miles east of Greenville South Carolina an hour from Charlotte North Carolina and three hours east of Atlanta Georgia. Historic Charleston and the South Carolina coast are three hours away and Wofford sits an hour south of the artistic culinary hub of Asheville North Carolina. Spartanburg is a growing diverse community that supports six colleges and universities as well as numerous civic arts and cultural

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