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Visiting Assistant Professor in Inorganic Chemistry

Employer
Oberlin College and Conservatory
Location
Oberlin, Ohio
Salary
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Closing date
Feb 27, 2021

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Field of specialization
Inorganic
Work Function
Teaching-Undergraduate
Job Type
Full time

Job Details

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Oberlin College invites applications for a full-time non-continuing faculty position in the College of Arts and Sciences. Appointment to this position will be for a term of one year, beginning Fall semester of 2021, and will carry the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor, in the area of Inorganic Chemistry.

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry has about 25 majors in each graduating class. The department is well equipped for teaching and research. Instrumentation includes 400-MHz and 600-MHz multinuclear FT-NMR spectrometers, x-ray powder diffractometer, thermal analysis (TGA/DTA and DSC), FT-Raman/IR, FT-IR, atomic absorption, and UV-Vis-NIR spectrometers as well as chromatographic (GC, GC-MS, LC, LC-MS), and biochemical instrumentation. Additional information about the department can be found on the departmental web site at: http://new.oberlin.edu/arts-and-sciences/departments/chemistry/

The incumbent will teach a total of five courses in the general area of inorganic and organic chemistry, including the core class, Inorganic Chemistry, and the advanced class, Synthesis Laboratory, which includes organic and inorganic experiments and spectroscopic characterization. The position will also include an organic or general chemistry lab section. The incumbent may, as desired, supervise undergraduate students in research. The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry will be undergoing a review process in conjunction with the HHMI Inclusive Excellence grant, and the incumbent will have the opportunity to participate in related activities.

Among the qualifications required for appointment is the Ph.D. degree (in hand or expected by first semester of academic year 2021.) Candidates must demonstrate interest and potential excellence in undergraduate teaching. Successful teaching experience at the college level is desirable. Oberlin College is committed to student and faculty diversity, equity and inclusion. The incumbent will bring understanding of or experience working with underrepresented and diverse academic populations. Oberlin is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the excellence and diversity of the academic community through their research, teaching, and service. Oberlin recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran’s status, and/or other protected status as required by applicable law.

 

Company

Oberlin College & Conservatory is a four-year, highly selective liberal arts college that combines a top-ranked college of arts and sciences with a world-renowned conservatory of music.  Combined, the two divisions enroll approximately 2,900 students.  Founded in 1833, Oberlin College & Conservatory was the first college in America to make interracial education and coeducation central to its mission-traditions that live today within a commitment to positive social engagement.

Located 35 miles southwest of Cleveland, OH, Oberlin College & Conservatory has earned a reputation of excellence based on the quality of its richly diverse student body, outstanding faculty, excellent facilities, and academic and technological resources. 

Learn more at http://new.oberlin.edu/about

Company info
Telephone
440-775-5576
Location
173 West Lorain Street Suite 205
Oberlin
OH
44074
US

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