Assistant/Associate Teaching Professor, Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Oakland

About the Opportunity

About the Opportunity:

The Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology at Northeastern University invites applications from qualified candidates for a full-time, non-tenure track faculty position at our Oakland, CA campus with the title of Assistant or Associate Teaching Professor. This position has significant opportunities for career advancement in a growing and dynamic department.

Responsibilities:

This position primarily involves undergraduate chemistry teaching. Teaching faculty are expected to teach up to five sections (5 courses) per year of chemistry and related courses for physical sciences, life sciences, or engineering students. A focus of teaching will be in General and/or Organic Chemistry courses with opportunities for teaching throughout the chemistry undergraduate curriculum, including developing and teaching laboratories and recitation sessions. The ability to teach in the Biotechnology MS program would be considered a plus. One additional unit of service is expected, which may include oversight and evaluation of course and laboratory curricula, planning and developing instructional programs and materials, and departmental, College, and University service. Candidates are expected to have high aptitude and interest in teaching and the ability to coordinate with other instructors and advisors to monitor student progress and assist students when necessary.

Qualifications:

Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent in chemistry or other closely related discipline by the appointment start date, a commitment to excellence in teaching undergraduate lecture courses, and excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills. Qualified candidates should be committed to fostering an inclusive environment. Demonstrated excellence in teaching is preferred but not required. Where appropriate, candidates are strongly encouraged to highlight prior achievements working with a broad range of students.

Documents to Submit:

• Cover letter

• Curriculum vitae (CV)

• Teaching philosophy statement

• Leadership statement

• List of three references

Please indicate how your expertise, knowledge, and skills have prepared you to contribute to this work with written statements addressing the following prompts:

Teaching statement:

Please summarize your past instructional and mentorship experiences, your pedagogical philosophy, your plans/goals for teaching in the College of Science (including existing and proposed courses), and your strategies for teaching and mentoring global student populations.

Leadership Statement:

Please describe your past experiences and activities and/or your future plans detailing your leadership style, how you intend to cultivate a culture that promotes a sense of belonging, including fostering a free and open exchange of ideas and managing different perspectives to help others strengthen their practice.

Applications will be reviewed beginning January 5, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. Questions may be directed to the chair of the search committee: Prof. Tim Dransfield t.dransfield@northeastern.edu.

Position Type

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.  

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Pay Range:

With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.