Assistant Professor of Chemistry

The Department of Chemistry at Bridgewater College invites applications from outstanding teacher-scholars with expertise in organic chemistry for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Chemistry position starting August 2020.

The successful candidate will join a growing and dynamic chemistry program at a liberal arts college that values quality teaching, advising and mentoring students, and an active research agenda. He or she will be expected to teach courses at all levels of an undergraduate chemistry curriculum, including a one-semester course as well as the two-semester sequence in organic chemistry. The successful candidate will also develop a research agenda that has potential for student involvement.

Qualifications: A PhD in chemistry, with specialization in organic chemistry, is required by the start of the position in August 2020. Commitment to teaching and mentoring undergraduates in a liberal-arts context required. Evidence of successful undergraduate teaching experience preferred.

Mission: Bridgewater College is a residential liberal arts college of almost 1900 students with a vibrant core curriculum and a growing focus on undergraduate research. The College emphasizes creativity and innovation in pedagogy and research. Successful faculty members are dedicated to advising and mentoring students, contributing to campus-wide faculty initiatives, and maintaining an active research agenda. Bridgewater seeks faculty members eager to engage and support our commitment to liberal learning and to diversity and inclusion, and so application materials should address how you might contribute to these commitments and ways that this mission informs your vocation as teacher and scholar.

General Information: Bridgewater College was founded in 1880 as the first coeducational college in Virginia and has an educational philosophy of developing the whole person and equipping students to become leaders with a strong sense of personal accountability and civic responsibility. The College offers Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees in more than 60 majors and minors, along with multiple areas of emphasis and concentrations, pre-professional programs such as medicine and law, dual degree programs and teacher certification and several graduate programs. The College is a member of NCAA Division III and the Old Dominion Athletic Conference with 23 intercollegiate athletic teams and an equestrian team that competes in the IHSA.

The beautiful and vibrant 300-acre residential campus includes an equestrian center and is located in the town of Bridgewater in the midst of the Shenandoah Valley. It is conveniently situated to provide easy access to both Washington D.C. and Richmond, each only two hours away. The area is a desirable locale for people who enjoy sports and outdoor activities. An excellent school system, a healthy business environment, a low crime rate, and the natural beauty of the region draw many graduates back to the area. The College enjoys tremendous support from the local community.

 Apply: Please complete the online application at www.bridgewater.edu/careers  and attach a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and a one-page statement of teaching philosophy, all college transcripts, and three signed letters of reference (sent directly by your references to humanresources@bridgewater.edu).

Deadline: Full consideration will be given to those applicants who submit application materials by December 2, 2019.

For More Information: Contact Dr. Ken Overway at koverway@bridgewater.edu

Bridgewater College is an equal opportunity provider, committed to employing a diverse faculty and staff, and actively seeks applications from women, minorities, and other persons from traditionally under-represented groups.