Description
About Longwood University:
A comprehensive university with a strong liberal arts and sciences foundation, Longwood has a distinctive mission to develop citizen leaders who are prepared to make positive contributions to the common good of society. Founded in 1839, Longwood is the third-oldest public university in Virginia.
Longwood is part of the proud tradition of higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Roughly one-hour's drive from Charlottesville, Lynchburg, and Richmond, Longwood is located in the historic two-college community of Farmville. Longwood currently has approximately 4,600 undergraduate and graduate students and 40,653 alumni. It maintains affiliations with the neighboring Robert Russa Moton Museum of civil rights history and the Longwood Center for Visual Arts, a nationally accredited university art museum. A member of the Big South Conference, Longwood competes at the NCAA Division I level.
Job Description:
The Department of Chemistry and Physics in the Cook-Cole College of Arts and Sciences is seeking a full-time, tenure-track position (#F0334) at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning in August 2026.
Primary teaching responsibilities include biochemistry, advanced biochemistry, introductory chemistry (for science majors or non- majors), and general education courses for non-majors. A Ph.D. in chemistry, with specialization in biochemistry or a closely related sub-discipline, is required. A strong commitment to excellence and innovation in undergraduate teaching is required. Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate previous high-quality teaching. Candidates are expected to develop a successful research program in the undergraduate setting and be committed to service activities at the departmental, college, and university levels.
This position is located in Farmville, Virginia, and is required to work in person on Longwood University’s campus.
Additional Information:
This is a full-time, tenure-track instructional faculty position. Salary will be commensurate with credentials and experience. A successful fingerprint-based criminal background investigation is required. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.
Commonwealth of Virginia benefits accompany this position to include:
- State health and dental benefits & flexible spending accounts
- Paid leave (which may include sick leave, personal leave, annual leave, etc.), and 13 holidays
- Retirement savings plans (some with limited employer match available (VRS))
- Life & Long-Term care insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discounts for various services, including Verizon
- Educational benefits for most employees
- Cost-effective Fitness Center membership for employees
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Longwood University will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodations to applicants in need of accommodations in order to provide access to the application and/or interview process. You are not required to note the presence of a disability on your application. If, however, you require accommodations in the application and/or interview process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 434-395-2074 or humres@longwood.edu.
Per CFR: Title 34, the Title IX Coordinator's contact information can be located through this link http://www.longwood.edu/titleix/.
A diversified workforce is an important part of our strategic plan. EOE/AA
Application Instructions:
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled, position posted 10/26/25. To apply for this position, qualified applicants must complete the online information section and questions, and please attach (under Resume):
- Letter of interest summarizing qualifications for this position
- Current curriculum vitae
- Unofficial graduate transcript
- Statement of teaching interests and philosophy, including how the candidate serves diverse populations and perspectives in the classroom
- Statement of research agenda and requested start-up funds
- Contact information for three references who are familiar with the applicant's teaching and research and can discuss the applicant's academic qualifications for this position.
Requirements
- A Ph.D. in chemistry, with specialization in biochemistry or a closely related sub-discipline, is required.
- Candidates with demonstrated college teaching ability preferred.
- A demonstrated ability and commitment to working with a diverse group of students, faculty, staff, and constituents in support of the university mission is preferred
