Teaching Professor, Chemistry

The Department of Chemistry in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of St. Thomas (St. Paul, MN) invites applications for a full-time, Teaching Professor faculty position in Introductory Chemistry starting September 1, 2027. Teaching Professor faculty at the University of St. Thomas are teaching specialists whose responsibilities are in the areas of teaching and other student-centered activities and service.  Teaching Professor appointments are non-tenure track appoints that are subject to annual renewals for committed faculty with a passion for teaching and service.

The successful candidate will teach approximately 7 courses (lecture and laboratory) per year in introductory chemistry for majors and non-majors, with additional responsibilities associated with coordinating the general chemistry program and other departmental service. A significant part of the teaching duties will include introductory nursing chemistry and/or chemistry for engineering lectures and labs. Learn more about our introductory chemistry curriculum on the Current Undergraduate Curricula Chemistry website. Additional student-centered responsibilities include working with other faculty on design and implementation of new laboratory exercises, publishing lab manuals, organizing and leading meetings of instructors teaching in introductory chemistry, and performing curricular assessment.

The successful candidate will have experience with scientific publications and conference presentations, demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching and strong organizational and interpersonal skills to work cooperatively with the introductory chemistry laboratory team and the department as a whole.

 The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a commitment to:

• Excellence in teaching
• Creating an inclusive learning environment
• Supporting the mission of the university

The University of St. Thomas Chemistry Department is ACS-accredited, consisting of fourteen full-time faculty (11 tenured or tenure-track and 3 teaching/clinical), plus support staff, working exclusively with undergraduates. The department is professionally engaged, equipped with modern instrumentation and committed to excellence in undergraduate research, demonstrated through scholarly engagement, peer-reviewed publications and pursuit of external funding. Learn more about the department on the Chemistry Department website.

The University of St. Thomas is a dynamic, mission-driven university. Located in a residential neighborhood with easy access to two downtown metropolitan centers, we are Minnesota’s largest private university with eight schools and colleges, 150+ undergraduate majors/minors, and 55 graduate programs. Learn more about life as a faculty member at the Join the Faculty at University of St. Thomas website.

The University of St. Thomas embraces an inclusive environment offering equal opportunity for all. Our convictions of dignity, diversity and personal attention call us to embody and champion a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment. The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, or other protected characteristic. This commitment to inclusion and equal opportunity is consistent with our mission: inspired by the Catholic intellectual tradition, the University of St. Thomas educates students to be morally responsible leaders who think critically, act wisely, and work skillfully to advance the common good a successful candidate will possess a commitment to the ideals of this mission. Learn more about the University of St. Thomas mission and convictions at the Office for Mission website.

Candidates with a Ph.D. (U.S. or foreign equivalent degree) in chemistry or biochemistry are strongly preferred, but related disciplines may be considered. ABD nearing completion of the Ph.D. may also be considered, with initial appointment at the rank of instructor. A demonstrated interest in teaching is required.

To be considered for this opportunity, all applicants must apply online at https://www.stthomas.edu/jobs/. 

The application process consists of several required steps, completed in the order outlined below.

You will first be asked to create an applicant profile. As part of creating your profile, you must upload the following materials: 

• Curriculum Vitae (CV) that includes relevant teaching experience in chemistry, biochemistry or other closely related course topics and past scholarly publications and conference presentations.
• A statement (typically 1-2 pages) about your teaching philosophy that
  • describes principles, practices, or experiences that inform the way you teach lectures and labs and
  • addresses your commitment to inclusive pedagogy and how you create an inclusive learning environment. 

Please upload only the documents specifically requested in the job posting at this stage. Do not upload any additional materials into other available fields.

After submitting your applicant profile, you will be directed to the job specific application. During this step, you will be asked to:

• Upload a cover letter addressing your
  • interest in the position,
  • commitment to teaching introductory chemistry lectures and labs at an undergraduate institution, and
  • commitment to the mission and convictions of the University.
• Complete the required EEO, Veteran, and Disability self-identification forms.

As part of the application process, you will be asked to provide contact information for three professional references who can speak directly to your teaching experience and qualifications.

• References will not be contacted without your permission.
• Candidates who advance to the finalist phase will be asked to have their three references submit letters of recommendation.

No other documents will be considered as part of the application.

Review of application materials will begin on September 30, 2026, and continue until the position is filled. Full consideration will be given to completed applications received by that date. Finalists invited to campus will be expected to give a classroom lecture.

For further information or questions about the position contact Prof. Lisa Prevette, chair of the search committee, at lisa.prevette@stthomas.edu.

Official job posting is available at https://www.stthomas.edu/jobs/.