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Welcome to the UW Department of Chemistry Community Job Board

We post job listings to this page for the convenience of students and alumni. Disclaimer: The Department of Chemistry does not endorse or verify opportunities offered by non-UW entities.

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  • Green River College Chemistry Adjunct Pool: Green River (Main Campus in Auburn) has two Chem&140 classes that we are looking to staff in Spring 2026 (April 6 - June 22). If interested in teaching one or both of these sections, please apply via GRC chemistry adjunct pool by February 16. Course meeting times:
    • Section B
      • Lecture
        • Mon = 10:00 to 11:25 AM
        • Wed = 10:00 to 11:50 AM
        • Thurs = 10:00 to 11:25 AM
      • Lab = Tues = 10:00 to 11:50 AM
    • Section C
      • Lecture
        • Mon = 1:00 to 2:25 PM
        • Wed = 1:00 to 2:50 PM
        • Thurs = 1:00 to 2:25 PM
      • Lab = Tues = 1:00 to 2:50 PM
         
  • Tacoma Community College Chemistry Part-Time Faculty Pool. Tacoma Community College has an instructor opening for CHEM& 163 in Spring 2026 (April 6 - June 19). CHEM& 163 is the third quarter of a 3-quarter General Chemistry sequence for STEM majors. The course is fully in-person and meets for lecture TWThF from 10:30 - 11:20 am and lab on M from 8:30 - 11:20 am. If interested, please submit application materials to the TCC Chemistry Part-Time Pool. Contact Kimberly Davidson with any questions.
  • Temporary Instructor, Seattle Central College: Please submit an application to the Chemistry Part-Time Faculty Pool.  Click on the view all open positions link and enter the search term:  chemistry. Seattle Central has an instructor opening for CHEM 161 in Spring Quarter 2026 (April 6-June 22): CHEM 161 is the first quarter of a 3-quarter general chemistry series for STEM majors. The course is fully in-person, T & Th from 6:00-8:15 pm with lab on W from 6:00-9:00 pm. Contact Doug Wick via email after submission of the application.
  • Visiting Assistant Professor in Chemistry, Carleton College: A two-year position beginning in fall 2026 that will primarily teach organic chemistry. Candidates from a variety of backgrounds (organic, inorganic, materials, biochemistry) are encouraged to apply.
  • Visiting Assistant Professor of Chemistry, Union College: Review of applications will begin on January 12, 2026. (This job posting was shared by UW alum Prof. Laurie Tyler.)
  • Assistant Professor of Chemistry, California State University, San Bernardino. Formal review of applications will begin January 15, 2026.
  • Assistant Professor of Organic Chemistry, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, California State University, Northridge (CSUN): Screening of applications will begin on November 20, 2025.
  • Assistant Professor in Medicinal Chemistry, Toxicology, or related field, Wright State University: First consideration date is November 24, 2025.
  • Assistant Professor in Analytical Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry, or related field, Wright State University: First consideration date was October 31, 2025.
  • Assistant/Associate Professor-Chemistry, Tennessee State University: apply by January 11, 2026.

  • Lecturer in Chemistry, Stanford University: early application date was December 1.

  • Assistant Adjunct Professor, UCLA Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry: Review begins on December 1. Three positions are open in the Boyer/Cram/Libby Teacher-Scholar program. The Assistant Adjunct Professors are expected to serve for three years, with the initial appointment as Assistant Adjunct Professor being for one year and subject to renewal for the second and third years. Responsibilities include lecturing, conducting regularly scheduled office hours, writing and grading exams and problem sets, supervising teaching assistants, and conducting cutting-edge research with a sponsoring faculty mentor in the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry. Qualified candidates should be recent Ph.D. recipients (Ph.D. earned 2023-2026) in chemistry or biochemistry and have demonstrated excellence in their previous research and teaching positions. 

  • Part-time Lecturer (Temporary) Chemistry, University of Washington Tacoma

  • The Biological Mechanisms of Healthy Aging T32 training grant at the University of Washington posts opportunities for pre-doc and post-doc positions with various application due dates. See the application process page for more information.

  • National Cancer Institute Postdoc Opportunities in Technology Transfer: The mission of the DHHS/NIH/NCI Technology Transfer Center (TTC) is to facilitate partnerships between external organizations and the research laboratories of the NCI and nine other NIH institutes and centers. TTC fellowships provide an opportunity to apply a science, legal, or business background to a career in technology transfer, and/or create a new competency. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and positions are filled as they become available.
  • Employment in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Washington.
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