The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Colorado College invites applications for two one-year visiting assistant professor positions with specialty in Organic Chemistry starting in August 2026. These nine-month positions are renewable for a second-year dependent on department needs and a favorable performance review. The ideal candidates will have a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching in a liberal arts setting. We seek visiting faculty who can teach introductory courses to a diverse community of students. The primary teaching responsibilities for these positions are Organic Chemistry I & II (CH 250, CH 251). The department fosters a supportive and inclusive learning community of faculty and students who share a passion for chemistry and biochemistry. We aim to provide a nurturing learning environment that stimulates growth and intellectual exploration. The department values both depth and breadth in chemistry and biochemistry, as well as the potential for implementing innovative and inclusive teaching methods in a liberal arts setting. The department supports the college’s commitment to Institutional Equity & Belonging through ongoing review and diversification of our curriculum and use of inclusive pedagogy in the classroom. These ideals are captured in our department’s Shared Community Values. Support for visiting faculty is available through programs like the Mentoring Alliance Program (MAP) as well as professional development opportunities through the Crown Center for Teaching. Colorado College is a nationally recognized, residential liberal arts and sciences college enrolling approximately 2,100 students from across the US and around the world. The College is located in Colorado Springs, a city which offers many cultural and recreational activities in the foothills of the Rocky Mountain Region. Colorado College is distinguished by its immersive learning and pedagogy made possible by the Block Plan, in which professors teach, and students take, one course at a time. Each block is three and a half weeks long, allowing for unique teaching and learning strategies. There are 4 blocks in a semester (8 blocks in the academic year). Full year visitors teach 6 out of 8 blocks. Colorado College actively promotes a dynamic and inclusive environment in which students and employees of diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives can learn and work. Read more about our the College’s commitment in our Institutional Equity & Belonging web page and the strategic plan “The Strategy for a More Just CC.”Letters of recommendation: As part of the application process, all candidates must provide three letters of reference, at least one of which must address the applicant’s teaching. Applications completed by February 22, 2026 will receive full consideration. Minimum Qualifications A PhD in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related field is required (applications from ABD candidates who will complete their PhD before August 2026 will be considered), and relevant teaching experience as instructor of record or extensive experience as a teaching assistant. Preferred Qualifications Broad teaching experience in chemistry including organic chemistry; demonstrated success teaching using innovative, inclusive, and equitable teaching methods.