Description

The Department of Chemistry at the University of Chicago invites applications for a Senior Instructional Professor (open rank) position in Organic Chemistry. The candidate will be appointed as Assistant Senior Instructional Professor, Associate Senior Instructional Professor, or Senior Instructional Professor depending on qualifications and years of experience in a similar role. Appointments at this rank are for a term of up to five years with the possibility of renewal. This is a career-track position with potential progression and competitive salary and benefits. Expected start date is academic year 2026-2027.

Requirements

Responsibilities will include:

• Serve as Assistant Director of Undergraduate Studies for Organic Chemistry, contributing to undergraduate advising, curriculum development, pedagogical innovation, and program coordination.
• Oversee undergraduate organic chemistry laboratories, including development of experiments and instructional materials, management of laboratory spaces and equipment, safety coordination, and laboratory operations.
• Teach undergraduate organic chemistry and serve as secondary instructor for the organic chemistry sequence.
• Coordinate course operations, instructional resources, assessments, accommodations, and academic administration.
• Hire, supervise, train, and mentor teaching assistants, graders, and instructional staff within the organic chemistry undergraduate program, ensuring consistency and instructional quality.
• Manage student enrollment, academic progress, and course-related issues in coordination with faculty, advisors, and University partners.
• This position is benefits-eligible. The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.

Minimum qualifications: Completion of a Ph.D. degree in Organic Chemistry, Chemistry, or a closely related field is required prior to the start of appointment.

Preferred qualifications:

• Demonstrated excellence in teaching undergraduate organic chemistry.
• Experience teaching and coordinating undergraduate organic chemistry laboratories.
• Experience in curriculum development, instructional innovation, and evidence-based pedagogy.
• Experience mentoring and supervising teaching assistants or instructional staff.
• Demonstrated organizational and administrative skills in managing large undergraduate courses.
• Experience with learning management systems and instructional technologies.

Application Instructions:

Applicants must apply online at the University of Chicago's Academic Recruitment website at apply.interfolio.com/192378. 

Review of applications will begin September 27, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled.

A complete application consists of:

• A cover letter explaining your interest in the position, relevant teaching and management experience, and how your expertise aligns with the Department's educational mission.
• A curriculum vitae (CV).
• Evidence of successful management of programs (or evidence of potential to do so).
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness, such as course evaluations, performance review(s), or other relevant assessments.
• A teaching statement (up to 3 pages) describing your teaching philosophy, instructional methods, mentoring experience, and future educational goals.
• Syllabi from courses previously taught and/or developed.
• Three confidential letters of recommendation requested via Interfolio.  

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-834-3988 or email equalopportunity@uchicago.edu with their request.

The University of Chicago uses AI-assisted tools to streamline and augment some recruitment processes; however, AI is not used to make hiring decisions.