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Posting Details

Job ID: 161337

College/School: Chicago, IL - College of Science and Health

The Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry at DePaul University in Chicago invites applications for a full-time term faculty position (non-tenure track) with teaching responsibilities commencing in the Fall of 2025.

Successful candidates will be expected to teach a variety of courses at the undergraduate level including lectures and labs in general chemistry, chemistry courses for non-science majors, and courses in DePaul's Liberal Studies Program. Candidates may also be assigned upper-level electives in chemistry or biochemistry based on their expertise.

About the College

The College of Science and Health is the third largest college at DePaul, enrolling over 3,000 students. The college includes programs in biology, chemistry and biochemistry, environmental science and studies, health sciences, mathematical sciences, neuroscience, nursing, occupational therapy, physics and astrophysics, psychology, and speech-language pathology. The College of Science and Health provides high quality, personalized, and accessible science and health education to a diverse student body, grounded in the values of St. Vincent de Paul. Our teaching and research advance knowledge and service to society. The College is located on DePaul’s Lincoln Park Campus.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / MINIMUM QUALIFICATION:

• PhD in chemistry or related discipline

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience teaching at the college level
• Experience teaching both in-person and online Chemistry courses
• Experience teaching in a liberal arts environment that emphasizes close faculty-student interaction

Required materials

• Curriculum vita
• Letter of application indicating interest in, and qualifications for, the position
• Academic transcripts
• Teaching philosophy statement
• Contact information for three professional references

Review of applications will begin June 15, 2025 and will continue until the positions are filled. Candidates will not be considered until all the above materials are received. Applications submitted by June 15, 2025 will receive priority consideration.

For further questions about this position, please contact Dr. Caitlin Karver, Chemistry and Biochemistry Search Committee and department chair at [email protected].

General Compensation/Benefits Statement
DePaul University has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the qualifications, education, experience, and training of the selected candidate, the scope and responsibilities of the position, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information.

DePaul University offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, and tuition benefit. Further information regarding benefits can be found here:

About DePaul University's Academic Calendar
Except for the College of Law, DePaul University operates on a quarter system. Classes in Autumn, Winter, and Spring quarters are 11 weeks in length (including finals week) and Summer courses, in two sessions, are typically 5 weeks in length. The College of Law operates on the semester system. Classes in the Fall and Spring semesters are 16 weeks in length (including finals week) and it offers a Summer Session of 7 weeks (including final exams).

Salary Information: The salary range for this 10-month position is $60,740 - $65,200, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

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