Description

The department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Creighton University invites applications for a full-time, continuing, non-tenure-track teaching assistant professor appointment beginning in August 2026. The successful applicant will be expected to teach and coordinate the nursing chemistry lectures and laboratory (CHM 111-113) and potentially contribute to the general chemistry sequence (CHM 102, 202-206).  A typical load is four courses per semester. 

Qualifications

• MS in chemistry, biochemistry, or closely related field is required, and a PhD is preferred
• Demonstrated promise in the classroom
• Additional postdoctoral training or experience is strongly preferred
• Ability to foster student learning, development, and decision making in support of their goals, success, wellness, and needs 
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop rapport quickly and effectively with a diversity of populations 
• Empathy and compassion for the experiences of others 

Application Instructions

Candidates should submit their application through Interfolio. When prompted please upload the following: 

• Cover letter
• Current curriculum vitae
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• All undergraduate and graduate transcripts (photocopies acceptable for initial review)
• Three letters of recommendation should be submitted separately using the online application link 

If a candidate is called for an interview, they will be required to provide:

• Original academic transcripts from all institutions of higher education attended (photocopies acceptable during initial application process)
• One page statement describing candidate's potential contributions to Creighton's mission ((https://www.creighton.edu/about/mission-history)

Review of completed applications will begin January 12, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. For further information, please visit http://www.creighton.edu/ccas/chemistry/. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Dr. David Dobberpuhl, Chair of this search committee (DavidDobberpuhl@creighton.edu). For questions or issues submitting your application or materials, please don’t hesitate to contact HR@creighton.edu. 

About Creighton

At Creighton, we offer meaningful work driven by a 475-year-old Jesuit tradition committed to social justice and serving others. Through this tradition, we push the boundaries on innovation. We pursue new knowledge for the betterment of society. We seek to improve our world through Catholic and Jesuit values.

Omaha is a diverse community of 850,000 with four Fortune-500 companies, an active sports scene, and a vibrant arts community. Recent Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College rankings recognized Creighton University among the top 20% of institutions in its survey and among the Top 10 big-city colleges in the Midwest. Creighton University also ranks in the top third of National Universities in U.S. News & World Report’s and was previously recognized for 16 years in a row as No. 1 among Best Regional Universities – Midwest. Over the past 17 years, Creighton is the No. 1 Goldwater-producing Catholic university in the country and in the top 20 of private universities producing Goldwater Scholars over the past decade.

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