Drew University, Non-Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Physical Chemistry (2 years)

Non-Tenure Track Assistant Professor (two-year appointment), to teach courses and laboratories in physical chemistry along with the core introductory chemistry sequence and/or courses in the environmental science major. The position begins Fall 2019.  PhD in physical chemistry or related field required.  Particular area of specialty is open, but the ability to make connections with environmental science is strongly preferred.  A commitment to excellent teaching and an interest in active learning pedagogies is essential, along with expertise/interest in the use of chemistry instrumentation and technology as instructional tools.  Opportunities for faculty development and research with undergraduate students are available.  Drew University is a selective liberal arts college in northern New Jersey with a well equipped, ACS approved department.  Send cover letter, CV, copies of transcripts, a brief statement of teaching philosophy and arrange for three letters of reference to be sent to hr0219-7@drew.edu  Review of applications begins March 6th, 2019 and will continue until the position is filled. 

About Drew University:

Drew University, located on a beautiful, wooded,186-acre campus in Madison, New Jersey, includes the College of Liberal Arts, the Theological School and the Caspersen School of Graduate Studies. It has a total enrollment of more than 2,100 students with 145 full-time faculty members. Over 35% of our undergraduate students are from underrepresented groups, and we were recently ranked 19th among baccalaureate institutions for the number of international students enrolled. The Theological and Caspersen Schools offer master’s and doctoral degrees, and the College confers bachelor’s degrees in 32 disciplines.

Drew is dedicated to exceptional faculty mentorship and hands-on learning that successfully prepares students for their futures. Students regularly connect with local communities, and because of our proximity to New York City, we are home to multiple New York Semester experiences for our undergraduate students: Wall Street, United Nations, Contemporary Art, Communications and Media, Social Entrepreneurship, and New York Theatre. The University also houses the Charles A. Dana Research Institute for Scientists Emeriti, the Center for Global Education, the Center for Civic Engagement, the Center on Religion, Culture & Conflict, and the United Methodist Archives and History Center. Drew also recently received a multi-year grant to transform teaching and learning in the humanities by incorporating emerging digital technologies, methods, and pedagogies.

To enrich education through diversity, Drew University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with Department of Homeland Security regulations, a successful candidate must be authorized to work in the United States. These positions are subject to a background check.