SWARTHMORE COLLEGE - INORGANIC CHEMISTRY. The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Swarthmore College invites applications for an Adjunct Assistant Professor in Inorganic Chemistry (Part time) for Fall 2026 semester. The successful candidate will have academic training and research interests in the field of inorganic chemistry, broadly defined. The candidate will teach an inorganic chemistry course which meets twice a week for 75-minute lectures or, if the candidate prefers, three times a week for 50-minute lectures. There is also an expectation for weekly office hours and/or study sessions to be held.

The Chemistry and Biochemistry Department at Swarthmore College consists of 9.5 faculty, one lecturer, four lab instructors, one instrument specialist, one academic support coordinator, and one academic administrator. All together, we have ~20 Chemistry and Biochemistry majors per year. The curriculum is typical of many Chemistry departments but is unique in offering a one-semester General Chemistry course, a variety of upper level topic-specific seminars, and close research collaborations between students and faculty. Major classes are small, students are motivated and ambitious, and the opportunity for collaboration with students as well as colleagues is real and constant. For more information on the department, see: https://www.swarthmore.edu/chemistry-biochemistry

Swarthmore College is a coeducational, top ranked liberal arts college with ~1600 students.  The campus is located 16 miles southwest of Center City Philadelphia, 15 miles northeast of Wilmington, Delaware, and is a stop on the SEPTA Media/WAWA line.

Swarthmore College is a highly selective liberal arts college whose mission combines academic rigor with social responsibility. Swarthmore has a strong institutional commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity. We welcome applications from all candidates with exceptional qualifications, particularly those with demonstrable experience effectively supporting, teaching, and engaging a highly diverse student body. For more information available to all faculty at Swarthmore, see https://www.swarthmore.edu/provosts-office/welcome-to-provosts-office

The successful candidate should have a PhD in inorganic chemistry, or related field. Previous teaching experience is highly valued.

Apply online at: apply.interfolio.com/186755. Candidates should submit a cover letter, CV, and scanned PDF copies of their undergraduate and graduate transcripts. The cover letter should speak to your interest in working at a small liberal arts college and qualifications for teaching inorganic chemistry courses.  In addition, the cover letter can express your experience and plans for creating a more inclusive environment for students. Arrange to have 3 letters of recommendation submitted via Interfolio.  Please address any questions you may have to Lauren Nuttle (lnuttle1@swarthmore.edu).

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Swarthmore has a strong institutional commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity. We welcome applications from all candidates with exceptional qualifications, particularly those with demonstrable commitments to working effectively supporting, teaching, and engaging a highly diverse student body.

About Swarthmore College

Since its founding in 1864, Swarthmore College has given students the knowledge, insight, skills, and experience to become leaders for the common good. Offering a liberal arts and engineering curriculum, the College is private, yet open to all regardless of financial need. It is also decidedly global in outlook, drawing students from around the world and all 50 states. The diversity of perspectives represented by Swarthmore students, faculty, and staff - including different viewpoints, identities, and histories - contributes to the community's strong sense of open dialogue and engagement with ideas and issues.

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