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Visiting Assistant Professor, Chemistry

Employer
University of the South
Location
Sewanee, Tennessee
Salary
Depends on Qualifications
Closing date
Mar 26, 2023

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Field of specialization
Education
Work Function
Teaching-Undergraduate
Job Type
Temporary

Job Details

Position Overview

The Chemistry Department of The University of the South invites applications for a one-year Visiting Assistant Professor to begin in August 2023.  We are seeking highly qualified candidates capable of teaching general chemistry as well as both more specialized courses or broad audience general education topics.

Position Description

The Chemistry Department at The University of the South offers majors in both chemistry and biochemistry while also providing support to many other majors.   Additionally, we maintain an active research community supported by an extensive suite of modern instrumentation used by faculty and students.  The department also deeply values undergraduate research and collaboration opportunities.  As such, we will gladly welcome a new community member launching collaborative research endeavors with us or our students.

Attributes of a Successful Candidate

A successful candidate will ideally have a doctorate in Chemistry by the date of appointment; however, applicants currently completing their degree will also be considered.  Women and members of underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

To apply, please submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, unofficial copies of all undergraduate and graduate transcripts, a statement of teaching philosophy, and the contact information for a minimum of three reference letters writers.  Please address your commitment to and experience with supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion in both your cover letter and your teaching philosophy.  If the candidate desires, they can send an optional short statement describing research plans that clearly explain how the work will be meaningful for undergraduate researchers. 

Applications should be submitted directly via the institution’s job board.   Questions about the position can be directed to the Chair of the Chemistry Department, F.B. Williams Professor of Chemistry Robert Bachman (rbachman@sewanee.edu).   

Supplemental Information

The University of the South, commonly known as Sewanee, comprises a nationally ranked residential College of Arts and Sciences and a School of Theology. The University is strongly committed to the values of intellectual inquiry, diversity, equity, and inclusion, and living and serving in community. Situated on 13,000 acres atop Tennessee’s Cumberland Plateau, Sewanee is known for its stunning natural beauty while providing easy access to Chattanooga, Nashville, and Huntsville. The University is affiliated with the Episcopal Church and seeks to help employees of all backgrounds and identities flourish.

 

DEI Institutional Statement:

At the University of the South, our commitment to inclusion and belonging is grounded in our core values of community, courage, flourishing, and inquiry. We seek to build a community enriched by our diversity and centered on equity, justice, mutual respect, and shared responsibility

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The University of the South is an equal-opportunity educational institution that is committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive campus environment.

Company

The University of the South comprises a well-regarded College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and a distinguished School of Theology. It is an institution of the Episcopal Church that welcomes individuals of all backgrounds. It is located on a striking, 13,000-acre campus on Tennessee's Cumberland Plateau.

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Website
Telephone
9315981381
Location
735 University Avenue
Sewanee
Tennessee
37383
US

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