Faculty Position in Chemistry

UNION UNIVERSITY - JACKSON, TENNESSEE

Address of Job Location: 1050 Union University Drive, 1050 Union University Drive, Jackson, Tennessee 38305

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Job Summary:

The Department of Chemistry at Union University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Chemistry, beginning fall 2026. The ideal candidate would have a background in Inorganic Chemistry.

Teaching load is 24 credit hours and will include both lecture and laboratory sections. Successful candidate will be prepared to teach introductory chemistry and inorganic chemistry (lectures and labs) as well as organic chemistry (labs) and advanced topics in chemistry. Ability to teach analytical chemistry a plus. Previous teaching experience (especially at the college level) a plus. Course offerings, including in particular our variable-by-design “Advanced Topics in Chemistry” course, may be developed and refined in line with the successful candidate’s preparation and scholarly interests. Union faculty members produce scholarship and participate in advising and departmental/university service. Rank assignment commensurate with education/experience. Competitive salary and benefits package. Position subject to final budgetary approval.

The Department of Chemistry is part of Union’s College of Arts and Sciences. The department includes four regular faculty and two instructional staff members, and it serves not only its forty major and minor students but also students in biology, engineering, pharmacy, pre-medicine, pre-optometry, physical therapy, forensics, and the general education program. The department is housed in White Hall, where it maintains eight well-equipped laboratory spaces for teaching and research along with a dedicated chemical stockroom. The department’s major programs in Chemistry and Biochemistry are certified by the American Chemical Society, and it supports an active and award winning Student Members of the American Chemical Society (SMACS) chapter.

Job Responsibilities:

Teach a full-time course load (24 hours) including upper- and lower-division courses.
Assign grades, maintain records in accordance with FERPA regulations, and keep regular on campus office hours. Pursue steady growth as a teacher and as a course designer.
Advise Chemistry and Biochemistry students in their academic and career paths, including via regular meetings to plan for registration and assess academic progress.
Contribute to student learning outcomes in the capstone research sequence for chemistry or biochemistry majors by mentoring research students in developing, collecting, analyzing, and presenting original scientific research.
Maintain a program of scholarship in line with the department’s definition of scholarship, including the public dissemination of scholarly/creative works.
Work with other Chemistry Faculty and Staff on the Jackson Campus on projects as needed.
Participate in standing and ad-hoc university committees in line with expectations for full-time faculty.
Attend and participate in departmental, divisional, and college-wide meetings and events, including commencements and convocations.
Participate enthusiastically in the life of the department via shared curriculum development, program planning, assessment, and other activities. Cultivate meaningful community with faculty colleagues, staff, and students.

Job Requirements:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a terminal degree in Chemistry is required. Candidates currently pursuing relevant advanced degrees will be considered.
Successful candidates must be professing Christians who are active members of a local church, enthusiastically support Union University’s Identity, Mission, and Core Values, and articulate a Christian worldview in their work and life. More information may be found at here.
The work performed by this position is of a general office and classroom nature. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to perform the following:
Communicate clearly in person, on the phone, through a computer, and in writing.
Move independently from office to classroom and from one campus office/building to another campus office/building.
Spend extended periods of time managing a classroom or laboratory independently (1 to 3 hours).
Work performed requires some daily instances of bending, stooping, and carrying items up to 25 pounds.

Expiration Date of Job Posting: February 10, 2026