Instructor in Chemistry

Position Summary

The Chemistry and Biochemistry Department in the Pott College of Science Engineering and Education at the University of Southern Indiana invites applications for a 9-month non-tenure renewable instructor position beginning Fall 2026.

Duties/Responsibilities

The instructor appointment will include the teaching of non-majors and majors lecture and laboratory courses including but not limited to chemistry for allied health students chemistry for elementary education students and general chemistry.

Required Knowledge and Skills

A minimum of an M.S. in chemistry or related discipline is required.

About the College

The University of Southern Indiana is committed to excellence in teaching scholarship and professional activity and service to the university and the community. Our campus is in the rolling hills of the southwestern Ohio River valley on a beautiful 1400-acre campus in Evansville Indiana. We offer employees exceptional benefits including:
Affordable medical dental vision life and short term and long-term disability insurance plans.
Retirement plan where the University makes the total contribution equivalent to 11% of your annual salary.
Full tuition fee waiver for employees and 75% tuition discount for your spouse and dependent children.
Free access to Recreation Fitness and Wellness Center.
Access to on-campus University Health Center and Dental Hygiene Clinic.
For more information about the benefits that USI offers please visit the Department

The Chemistry & Biochemistry Department offers ACS approved chemistry and biochemistry programs and is well equipped with modern instrumentation. It is home to 11 full-time faculty members and approximately 85 undergraduate students and offers support courses for many programs at the institution.

• Letter of application
• Current curriculum vitae
• Unofficial transcripts
• Brief statement of teaching philosophy

Official transcripts will be required at a later stage.

Search Committee Chair:

If you have questions about the open position please contact Dr. Mark Krahling search committee chair at.

Best Consideration Date:

For best consideration please submit materials by February 22 2025.

Pre-Employment Screening

A background check will be required for employment in this position.

Authorization to Work in the United States

USI may sponsor an employment-related visa for this position.

Interview Accommodations

Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please contact the Associate Director of Human Resources Constance Hermann at or . Contacting the Associate Director of Human Resources is intended for use in seeking disability-related accommodations only. For general applicant inquiries contact Human Resources at or .

EEO Statement

USI is an Equal Opportunity Employer as to all protected groups including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities