Job description

The Chemistry Department invites applications for a full-time tenure track teaching position starting in August 2027. We seek candidates to teach the department’s organic, biochemistry and related courses. The position involves preparing and teaching both the lecture and laboratory portions of these courses. Research involving undergraduate students is expected. The department supports instrumentation including NMR, IR, HPLC, GC-MS and UV/Vis. Review of applicants will begin November 16, 2026 and continue until the position is filled.

Goshen College is a Christian liberal arts institution that prepares students to thrive in life, leadership and service. We strive to model an inclusive community committed to transformative justice, peace, and sustainability. A respect and appreciation of the Anabaptist-Mennonite faith perspective and practices, and a commitment to the mission, vision, core values and community standards of Goshen College, are important for teaching and administrative faculty members.

Goshen College ranks second in Indiana in the percent of alumni, per capita, who go on to earn a Ph. D

Goshen College faculty are eligible to apply to teach in our nationally ranked study abroad program, which includes semesters in Ecuador, Tanzania, and Indonesia.

Essential Functions:

Responsibilities include teaching the undergraduate Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry courses. The successful candidate will also teach courses in the general education curriculum including Human Nutrition. Research involving undergraduates will be expected.

Supervisory Responsibility:

The position will involve supervision of approximately 6 student teaching assistants each semester.

Essential Functions: (Core Job Responsibilities)

• Design and teach assigned courses with appropriate and engaged learning practices.
• Engage undergraduate students in research activities.
• Mentor students through academic advising and prospects in recruiting activities.
• Participate regularly in required meetings (department, faculty, committee, etc.)
• Pursue appropriate and useful professional development opportunities.
• Participate in campus activities and related community opportunities to build connections and develop relationships.

Education and Experience:

PhD in chemistry or related field is required.

Skills & Competencies:

• Engaging, creative, student centered teacher
• Collaborative department member
• Active engagement in professional organizations
• Conduct research with undergraduate students

Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift light loads (up to 20 pounds), bend over and reach to set up equipment for classes
• Long periods of sitting and use of keyboard
• Ability to complete primary tasks by viewing computer screen(s) for the majority of any given work day (extensive use of computer technology)

Work Environment/Environmental Conditions:

• Much of the work will take place in a standard indoor office or lab environment.

All of the essential job functions are subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Individuals may be required to perform other job-related instructions as requested by the supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. This position description is not all-inclusive and may change at the option of the department head. Any major change will result in the position being reviewed for reclassification.

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Goshen College is an equal opportunity employer, committed to enhancing diversity across the institution. Goshen College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or any legally protected status. As a religious institution, Goshen College expressly reserves its rights, its understandings of, and its commitments to the historic Anabaptist identity and the teachings of Mennonite Church USA, and reserves the legal right to hire and employ individuals who support the values of the college. To protect the welfare and provide for the safety of the students, employees, visitors, and resources of Goshen College, background checks are conducted by the Office of Human Resources on all new and re-hired employees.