Job description

Job Number: R100674

Wesleyan University’s Department of Chemistry invites applications for one part-time Visiting Instructor/ Professor of Chemistry for the Fall 2025 semester. The visitor will be the instructor for one section of General Chemistry I (CHEM141). While the curriculum and administration of the course will be managed by full-time faculty, the visitor will be expected to actively and independently engage with the students in their section to facilitate their learning. Although the appointment is part-time, it is expected that frequent communications will be kept with the lead instructor and a nominal amount of office hours will be offered outside of class for student access (virtual meetings are acceptable).

Candidates must have a master’s degree or higher in chemistry or another related field; a Ph.D. is required to be hired at the Visiting Professor level. Special consideration will be given to candidates with previous experience in teaching comparable general chemistry lecture courses.

Work Location: On Campus

All offers to external applicants are contingent on the candidate’s completion of a pre-employment background check screening to the satisfaction of Wesleyan University.

Wesleyan University, located in Middletown, Connecticut, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, political belief, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or non-position-related criminal record. We welcome applications from women and historically underrepresented minority groups. Inquiries regarding Title IX, Section 504 or any other non-discrimination policies should be directed to Vice President for Equity and Inclusion, Title IX and ADA/504 Coordinator.

Wesleyan University complies with the Clery Act and maintains records of campus crime statistics and security policies. Copies of Wesleyan University’s Clery Act Report are available on request and online at https://www.wesleyan.edu/publicsafety/clery.html.

Experience is taken into consideration in the determination of salary offers. For more information visit https://www.wesleyan.edu/hr/handbook/compensation-practices/index.html

Wesleyan offers a broad range of employee benefits and development opportunities, including comprehensive group insurance plans, wellness programs and incentives, generous paid time off and retirement plans, flexible work schedules, employee and dependent tuition programs for those who qualify.

Detailed information on the benefits of working at Wesleyan is located at: https://wesleyan.edu/hr/careers/prospective-resources.html.

How to apply

To apply, visit https://wesleyan.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/careers. A complete application includes a cover letter and curriculum vitae. Documentation of teaching experience, course syllabi and student evaluations can be included, if applicable. In the cover letter, applicants should describe how they will embrace the college’s commitment to fostering an inclusive community. You will also be asked to provide the email addresses of three referees from whom we will obtain confidential letters of recommendation.

Applications completed by June 1st will receive full consideration. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer-sponsored visa assistance throughout the duration of the contract. Classes must be taught in-person; relocation support is not available for this position. Please contact Shiloh Estrom at [email protected] or 860-685-2210 if you have questions about the application process.