Teaching Assistant Professor Faculty Position in Chemistry at UNC Chapel Hill

The Department of Chemistry at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invites applications for a teaching assistant professor faculty position.   In addition to covering our introductory courses in general chemistry, instructional areas of particular interest include inorganic and biophysical chemistry. Applicants must have completed a PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Education, or a related field, must have demonstrated excellence in teaching lecture and/or laboratory courses, and have an interest in advancing and publishing educational innovations. This position is a full-time, benefits eligible, 9-month, fixed-term faculty position with an initial appointment of four years.

The Department and University are broadly committed to expanding diversity and to equity and inclusion. We are proud of our institutional mission to teach both hard and soft skills as we engage a diverse community of undergraduate students. We welcome applications from candidates who are committed to advancing the goals espoused here https://chem.unc.edu/diversity/. UNC Chapel Hill is an NSF ADVANCE site (https://cfe.unc.edu/team-advance/), and the department is committed to strong, formal mentorship.  We seek candidates who will develop an engaging evidence-based, inclusive teaching program and excel in cooperative teaching of large-enrollment undergraduate classes.

Education Requirements:  PhD, MS or MS/PhD in Chemistry

Only electronic applications will be accepted. Applicants should submit a single pdf document that includes a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, names of four professional references (with titles, email addresses and phone numbers), commitment to inclusive teaching statement and a teaching philosophy statement.  Applicants should also upload a ten-minute teaching video on a chemistry-related subject of their choice. The pdf and video should both be uploaded to:

https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/218333   Individuals identified by the applicant as references may be contacted via email with instructions for uploading letters of support. Review of applications will begin January 2, 2022 and continue until the position is filled. Questions should be directed to: Chair, Teaching Assistant Professor Search Committee, Department of Chemistry, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3290, TAPchemsearch@unc.edu.

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.