Visiting Assistant Professor, Chemistry & Biochemistry

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Position Details

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry in the College of Natural and Health Sciences at University of Tampa is seeking candidates for a full-time one-year visiting position at the Assistant Professor level starting in August 2026. The position is renewable for a second year subject to performance and organizational needs.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach a total of 27 contact hours during the 2026-2027 academic year. Contact hours are determined in a 1:1 relationship with in-class hours. The ideal candidate may teach a variety of courses with an emphasis on organic chemistry classroom (lecture) and laboratory courses serving natural and health science majors and possibly other courses in chemistry; the teaching assignment will be made by the department based on student needs and the hires to the University and professional community and scholarship are encouraged but not required.

The department consists of 31 full-time faculty and academic staff members and more than 240 majors. The department offers eight bachelors degrees in chemistry biochemistry forensic science and marine chemistry with a total of approximately 40 graduates per academic year from these programs. Majors in chemistry forensic science and biochemistry are approved by the American Chemical Society and accredited by the Forensic Science Education Programs Accreditation Commission and the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.

Qualifications

• A Ph.D. in Chemistry Chemical Education or a related discipline is required. Teaching experience is preferred.

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

• Review of applications will begin on January 26 and continue until the position is filled.

Required Attachments

All required documents listed below should be uploaded to the attachment box at the bottom of the My Experience page of the application before continuing through the application.

• Cover letter

• Curriculum vita

• Teaching philosophy including reflections on how experiences as a teacher and/or learner inform the applicants approach to teaching

• Names and contact information of three references

Additional Information:

The University of Tampa is a medium-sized comprehensive residentially-based private institution of more than 11000 undergraduate and graduate students. The University is ideally situated on a beautiful 110-acre campus next to the Hillsborough River adjacent to Tampas dynamic central business district which is a growing vibrant diverse metropolitan area. UTAMPA reflects this vibrancy; with 30 consecutive years of enrollment growth UTAMPA boasts 260 student organizations a multicultural student body from 50 states and more than 100 countries and Top Tier ranking in U.S. News and World Report.

The University delivers challenging and high-quality educational experiences to a diverse group of learners. The University has a strong core curriculum rooted in the liberal arts an enduring commitment to internationalization that has garnered the Senator Paul Simon Award and a practical experiential approach to learning. The University offers more than 200 areas of study including majors in our colleges of Arts and Letters Business Natural and Health Sciences and Social Sciences Math and Education 18 masters programs and 3 professional doctoral programs.

The College of Natural and Health Sciences offers rigorous high quality curricula in biology marine science environmental science chemistry biochemistry physics forensic science exercise science public health allied health sport management and nursing; all designed to prepare students for challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. Our faculty are excellent teachers both in the classroom and working with students on an individual basis. UT has invested heavily in the development of our colleges teaching and research facilities and laboratories. Our college continually fosters relationships with organizations in the greater Tampa Bay area and elsewhere to provide students with the opportunity to pursue an internship volunteer or interact with professionals working in their chosen field. Each department also offers study abroad courses that students can take for credit toward their degree. For more information see: University of Tampa is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to excellence through diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of age race sex disability sexual orientation national origin religion marital status gender identity veteran status or any other non-job related criteria. The University of Tampa recognizes the importance of a multicultural community of students faculty and staff who seek to advance our commitment to diversity. The University invites applications from underrepresented groups and those who have academic experiences with diverse populations.

Submission Guidelines

To receive full consideration fora faculty appointment with The University of Tampa please be sure touploaddocumentsas required for thisposition at time of application submission. Once your application has been submitted no changes may be made. Required documentsshould be submittedin the attachment box at the bottom of the My Experience page of the application before continuing through the application. Note: A maximum of five (5) documents may be attached to your application. If more than five (5) documents are required please combine the additional documents into a single attachment so that you may continue through the application process.

Background Check Requirements

Finalists may be required to submit to a criminal background check.