The Department of Chemistry at Skidmore College invites applications from qualified individuals for a one-year Visiting Assistant Professor position in organic chemistry beginning Fall 2019. Skidmore is a highly selective, nationally-ranked liberal arts college located in Saratoga Springs, New York with a student population of 2,400, 22% of whom are domestic students of color and 11% are from outside the United States. The College is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the growing diversity and excellence of the academic community through their inclusive teaching. Enthusiasm for teaching and mentoring a diverse population of students is essential.

A Ph.D. in Chemistry with a specialization in organic chemistry or a related field is required and prior teaching experience is desirable, although not required. The successful candidate will be expected to teach in our organic chemistry sequence, including laboratories, as well as 100-level courses in our ACS certified chemistry program. The average teaching load is 18 contact hours per year. We encourage applications from individuals from underrepresented groups and who have experience with diverse student populations. We are particularly interested in candidates who can contribute to the growing excellence of the inclusive academic community. Successful applicants should highlight any specific knowledge, skills, experiences, and or abilities related to building an inclusive educational environment throughout their application materials.

A complete application includes the following materials: (1) a cover letter that includes how you will effectively engage with a diverse student population; (2) a curriculum vitae; (3) a statement of teaching philosophy that explains how you will effectively engage students in the classroom and laboratory, informed by your teaching experience and or training; (4) copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts scanned into one pdf file. Additionally, the application system will prompt you to submit the professional email addresses for three people to submit letters of recommendation.