Assistant Professor or Instructor of Chemistry

The Department of Chemistry and Physics at Louisiana State University at Alexandria invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Chemistry. This is a 9-month position to begin in January 2027. This position focuses on providing high-quality instruction in undergraduate chemistry courses both on campus and online.

The ideal candidate will hold a Ph.D. in Chemistry and have demonstrated teaching experience in Organic Chemistry in both face-to-face and online instructional formats. Candidates should also be prepared to teach a range of other chemistry courses. Opportunities exist to develop and teach additional upper-level courses aligned with the candidate’s area of expertise.

Responsibilities: Typical duties include but are not limited to:

• Develops and teaches undergraduate lecture and laboratory courses as assigned, both in-person and online.
• Maintains high standards of instruction and uses effective teaching methods to support student success.
• Engages in scholarly activities and mentors undergraduate chemistry research
• Maintains regular office hours and provides accessible student support.
• Advises students on academic progress and career opportunities.
• Participates in curriculum development, assessment, and program improvement
• Serves on University committees and participates in departmental and institutional activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor
• This position entails 60% teaching, 20% scholarly activities, and 20% community/university service.

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.