From 1860 to 1861 he taught natural sciences at the Providence Conference Seminary, East Greenwich, Rhode Island, followed by a teaching position at the Delaware Literary Institute in Franklin, New York until 1867. That year he became professor of physics and chemistry at the Antioch College, where he stayed until 1870.
He taught natural sciences at the Providence Conference Seminary from 1860 to 1861, then moved to the Delaware Literary Institute in Franklin, New York, where he remained until 1867. In 1867, he took on a new role as professor of physics and chemistry at Antioch College, holding it until 1870.