Assistant Professor of Chemistry, AGF
University of Virginia: UVA Provost's Office: College and
Graduate School of Arts & Sciences: Chemistry
Location
Charlottesville, VA
Open Date
Sep 13, 2023
Description
The Department of Chemistry at the University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, invites
applications for a non-tenure-track Assistant Professor, General Faculty (teaching track) position
in Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry, to begin in the 2024-2025 academic year. This is a
three-year, tenure-ineligible appointment with the possibility of renewal, contingent upon
available funding, satisfactory performance, and need for the position. The primary
responsibilities involve instruction of large lecture courses in organic chemistry and
biochemistry; experience teaching nursing students is a plus.
Preference will be given to applicants with teaching experience in organic chemistry and
biochemistry courses. The successful candidate is expected to teach three courses per semester or
their equivalent. Start date for the position is August 25, 2024.
Compensation will be commensurate with experience and includes 9-month salary with full-time
benefits (there is also a possibility of summer term teaching for additional pay). The term of this
appointment will be for three academic years with the possibility of renewal.
Qualifications
A Ph.D. in Chemistry or related field is required by appointment start date. At least one year of
independent teaching experience and a commitment to teaching excellence is required.
Application Instructions
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
To apply to this position please follow http://apply.interfolio.com/130425 and upload the
following materials:
o CV (please include awards, a summary of courses taught [including topic and class size] and
other professional development activities)
o Cover letter of interest that includes a summary of your teaching interests and experience,
and how your skills and experiences could advance the University’s ambition to cultivate the
most vibrant community in higher education in order to prepare students to be citizen-leaders in
a diverse and globally connected world.
o Names and contact information for three references
o Statement of Teaching Philosophy (two pages) and an example syllabus from previous
courses taught
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Review of applications will begin on October 14, 2023, but the
position will remain open until filled. The University will perform background checks on all new
hires prior to employment.
For questions about the position, please contact, Charles Grisham, at cmg@virginia.edu.
For information on the benefits available to members of the academic faculty at UVA, visit
hr.virginia.edu/benefits.
Application Process
This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to this
position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including
confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge.
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