Job description
Full Time Instructor Position – Chemistry
Application Due: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Location: Campus and online
Begin: August 15, 2026
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 August 2026. This position focuses on providing high quality instruction in undergraduate chemistry courses both on campus and online.
The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in Chemistry with teaching experience in a wide range of areas, including General, Analytical, & Instrumental Analysis. The opportunity exists to develop additional upper-level classes in the candidate’s area of expertise.
Qualifications:
- A graduate degree with at least 18 hours in Chemistry (not Chemistry or Science Education)
- Teaching experience, preferably at the college level.
- Ability to convey chemistry concepts in a clear and engaging manner.
- Commitment to excellence in teaching.
- Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Develops and teaches lecture and laboratory courses as assigned, both in-person and online.
- Maintain high standards of instruction and utilize innovative teaching methods to support student success.
- Mentors undergraduate research for students in chemistry
- Maintains high standards of instruction
- Regularly keeps office hours and is receptive to students both in person and electronically
- Offers quality academic advising to students on academic and career-related matters
- Actively serves on university committees and participates in institutional meetings
- Contributes to curriculum development and review processes to ensure alignment with academic goals.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor
- This position entails sixty percent teaching, twenty percent scholarly activities, and twenty percent community/university service.
How to apply
LSUA is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
