How to hire a chemistry faculty member

How to hire a chemistry faculty member, step by step

Here's a step-by-step chemistry faculty member hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a chemistry faculty member job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new chemistry faculty member
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a chemistry faculty member, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   A chemistry faculty member's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, chemistry faculty members from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list shows salaries for various types of chemistry faculty members.

   Type of Chemistry Faculty Member	Description	Hourly rate
   Chemistry Faculty Member	Postsecondary teachers instruct students in a wide variety of academic and career and technical subjects beyond the high school level. They also conduct research and publish scholarly papers and books.	$18-45
   Faculty	A faculty member is a professional whose primary responsibility is to provide teaching and research to students in colleges and universities. Faculties must work with colleagues to design a curriculum to keep up with the changes in the discipline... Show more	$20-73
   Chemistry Instructor, Adjunct	An adjunct chemistry instructor provides instruction in the introductory concepts of chemistry as well as proper laboratory procedures, techniques, and protocols. Adjunct chemistry instructors maintain a safe laboratory environment, awareness, and implementation of health and fire safety regulations... Show more	$18-54

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • General Chemistry
   • NMR
   • Chemistry Lecture
   • IR
   • Learning Process
   • Chemistry Classes
   • Chemistry Majors
   • CHM
   • PowerPoint

   Responsibilities:

   • Develop and manage syllabus materials.
   • Train other TAs and professors how to teach the lab.
   • Gain experience in various techniques such as recrystallization, derivatization, fractional distillation, extraction, and thin layer chromatography.
   • Assist educationally disadvantage students from elementary through university levels to excel in math and science and to fulfill graduation requirements.
   • Work directly in polymer chemistry and physics laboratory at undergraduate level and polymer blends at graduate level.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your chemistry faculty member job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A chemistry faculty member salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, chemistry faculty members' average salary in wyoming is 53% less than in alaska.
   • Seniority. Entry-level chemistry faculty members earn 59% less than senior-level chemistry faculty members.
   • Certifications. A chemistry faculty member with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a chemistry faculty member's salary.

   Average chemistry faculty member salary

   $61,255yearly

   $29.45 hourly rate

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   Entry-level chemistry faculty member salary

   $39,000 yearly salary

   Updated February 1, 2026

4. Writing a chemistry faculty member job description

   A chemistry faculty member job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a chemistry faculty member job description:

   Chemistry faculty member job description example

   The Department of Chemistry and Physical Sciences in the College of Arts and Sciences of Quinnipiac University seeks highly qualified applicants who are committed to excellence in teaching for part-time faculty openings for the Fall 2022 semester.
   About the School/Program:
   
   The breadth of programs offered in the College of Arts and Sciences provides the traditional strengths of a liberal arts education, with a focus on cultivating the intellectual and practical skills that students need for their personal and professional lives. The College of Arts and Sciences offers undergraduate majors in behavioral neuroscience, biochemistry, biology, chemistry, criminal justice, economics, English, game design and development, gerontology, history, independent majors, interdisciplinary studies, law in society, mathematics, philosophy, political science, psychology, sociology, Spanish language and literature, and theater.
   
   In addition, the College of Arts and Sciences offers 31 undergraduate minors (including a minor in Italian), a MS in Molecular and Cell Biology and the additional accelerated undergraduate/graduate programs: 3+1 and 4+1 BS/MS programs in Molecular and Cell Biology, 3+3 BA or BS/JD degree, 3+1 BA in Theater/MBA, and 3+2 BA or BS/MSW. Students can also complete a 5-year BA/BS and MA in Teaching in the following secondary education fields: Biology, English, History, Math and Spanish.
   
   About Quinnipiac:
   
   Quinnipiac is a private, coeducational, nonsectarian institution located 90 minutes north of New York City and two hours from Boston. The university enrolls 7,000 full-time undergraduate and 3,000 graduate and part-time students in 100 degree programs through its Schools of Business, Communications, Education, Engineering, Health Sciences, Law, Medicine, Nursing and College of Arts and Sciences. Quinnipiac consistently ranks among the top regional universities in the North in U.S. News & World Report's America's "Best Colleges" issue. Quinnipiac also is recognized in Princeton Review's "The Best 380 Colleges." Quinnipiac has been named a "Great College to Work For" as determined by a comprehensive industry survey. For more information, please visit www.qu.edu. An education at Quinnipiac embodies the University's commitment to preparing graduates for 21st century careers and citizenship, creating an inclusive, excellence-driven community, nurturing and positively impacting internal, local and global communities and fostering lifelong connections and success. The University believes in educating a diverse student body to become valued and contributing members of their communities through vital and purposeful educational programs. Students engage with real-world issues through practice and considering different perspectives. The University's innovative curriculum further prepares undergraduate and graduate students to understand their roles and responsibilities as members of the Quinnipiac community as well as the larger national and global communities.
   
   Responsibilities:
   
   Possible openings include sections of:
   
   + Chemistry lecture CHE110-05 Mondays, Wednesdays 5:00-6:15 PM
   
   + Chemistry Lab CHE110L-02 Mondays 12:00-2:50 PM
   
   + Chemistry Lab CHE110L-05 Tuesdays 9:30-12:30 PM
   
   + Chemistry Lab CHE110L-06 Tuesdays 12:30-3:20pm
   
   Education Requirements
   
   + A minimum of a Master's degree in Chemistry or a closely related field is required
   
   Qualifications:
   
   + Teaching experience at the university level is preferred.
   
   + Commitment to contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community
   
   Special Instructions to Applicants:
   
   Quinnipiac University is considering only those applicants who have valid authorization to work in the United States. Quinnipiac University does not sponsor employment based visas for this position.
   
   TO APPLY:
   
   Applications must be submitted electronically and must include a cover letter indicating which course(s) you are interested in teaching and your day/time availability, a curriculum vitae or resume that includes details of teaching experience, a statement of teaching philosophy and a summary of teaching effectiveness, and the names and contact information for three references. Reference letters and formal teaching evaluations will only be required at the interview stage.
   
   Consideration of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
   
   Quinnipiac University has a strong commitment to the principles and practices of diversity and inclusion throughout the University community and welcomes candidates who enhance that diversity.
   
   Quinnipiac University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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5. Post your job

   To find the right chemistry faculty member for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with chemistry faculty members they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit chemistry faculty members who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   To find chemistry faculty member candidates, you can consider the following options:

   • Post your job opening on Zippia or other job search websites.
   • Use niche websites that focus on engineering and technology jobs, such as k12jobspot, learn4good, serious teachers, teachingjobs.com.
   • Post your job on free job posting websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit chemistry faculty members, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new chemistry faculty member

   Once you have selected a candidate for the chemistry faculty member position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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