Part-Time, Teaching-Track Faculty Position in Chemistry

The Department of Chemistry in the Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, California, seeks applications for a part-time teaching-track instructor position for 2026-2027 academic year. We seek an instructor who has experience in teaching undergraduate Organic or General Chemistry lab sections and/or courses.

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in a relevant field (e.g. Chemistry) and with demonstrated teaching experience in the relevant subject area. Please submit a cover letter, CV, verified teaching evaluation scores for at least two years and the names of three referees who may be contacted by USC for letters of reference that speak to your teaching abilities. Applications will be reviewed immediately and continue until the position is filled. In order to be considered for this position, all candidates must apply via the "Apply" link at the top or bottom of this page.

The lab section rate is $4,500. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.