Description

The Chemistry and Biochemistry Department at Rose-Hulman seeks candidates for a full-time visiting faculty position at the Assistant Professor level in Chemistry and Biochemistry to begin August 2026. Our teaching-focused mission is “to provide students with the world’s best undergraduate science, engineering, and mathematics education in an environment of individual attention and support.” We encourage applications from those who want to positively impact the lives of undergraduates through a hands-on curriculum in new, state-of-the-art teaching laboratories. 

Rose-Hulman is on the quarter system and has an average class size of 20-25 students per section, so there is an opportunity to get to know your students and hone your teaching strategy to maximize their learning. The Chemistry and Biochemistry Department consists of eleven faculty and offers two bachelor’s degrees, a B.S. in Chemistry, and a B.S. in Biochemistry, and a master’s degree. Both bachelor’s degrees are certified by ACS. We are a collegial and supportive department who is committed to helping you achieve success with new course preparation. We also provide some limited support for continuing your research or professional development activities. There are no service or academic advising expectations for visiting faculty.

The essential job responsibilities of the position are classroom and laboratory instruction for a full academic year. Teaching responsibilities will be general chemistry; the ability to teach advanced undergraduate physical chemistry lectures and laboratory courses is preferred but not required.

Requirements include a doctorate or near completion in chemistry, biochemistry, or a closely related field. Specializations in any area of chemistry are welcome, but preference will be given to candidates with a specialization in physical chemistry.
 
Applicants should submit the following information via https://jobs.rose-hulman.edu.

• a CV/resume,
• cover letter,
• statement of teaching philosophy,
• Applicants who advance through the initial screening will be asked for three references who will submit recommendation letters. 

Additional information about Rose-Hulman’s Chemistry and Biochemistry department is available at https://www.rose-hulman.edu/academic-departments/chemistry-and-biochemistry. Detailed information is available from Ross Weatherman, Head of Chemistry and Biochemistry, weatherm@rose-hulman.edu, (812) 877-8718. Initial review of completed applications will begin January 2026. 

Applications:Only online applications/resumes submitted via the Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Employment Opportunities website, jobs.rose-hulman.edu, will be accepted until the position is filled. For application system questions or assistance, please contact Human Resources via email, HRApply@rose-hulman.edu. 

 
EEO
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology is an equal opportunity employer. It is the Institute’s policy to treat all employees and applicants equally according to their individual qualifications, abilities, experiences, and other employment standards. Rose-Hulman will not discriminate against any employee, applicant for employment, student or applicant for admission, including protections for those opposing discrimination or participating in any complaint process on campus or within the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or other human rights agencies. Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Human Resources.