The Department of Chemistry at Trinity University invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor of Chemistry position beginning as soon as January 2025 and continuing to May 2026. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in chemistry, biochemistry, or related field. Prior teaching experience is preferred but not required. Responsibilities will include teaching general chemistry lecture as well as general chemistry and/or organic chemistry laboratory. The successful applicant will demonstrate a strong potential for supportive and effective teaching and a commitment to fostering diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging in the classroom, laboratory, and university community.

This position will be a 5-month appointment starting January 2025, followed by a 9-month appointment (9 or 12 month disbursement) starting August 2025.

The successful candidate would teach a total of 21 contact hours per year (the equivalent of 7 courses during the 2025-26 Academic Year) to support the curricular needs of the department and the Pathways general education curriculum. Lecture courses and lab courses each count as a full course. Attendance at weekly department meetings is also expected.

Trinity University (http://www.trinity.edu) is a secular, independent, private institution, founded in 1869. Trinity offers high-quality science, liberal arts, and pre-professional programs to approximately 2400 undergraduate students from the U.S. and more than 45 foreign countries.  The attractive campus overlooks downtown San Antonio, a city rich in heritage and ethnic diversity. Additional information can be found on the Resource Guide to Trinity & San Antonio. 

The Chemistry Department offers ACS-certified degrees in chemistry and biochemistry and jointly administers the Biochemistry and Molecular Biology degree with the Biology Department.  In addition to rigorous coursework administered by a highly supportive and student-focused faculty, the department has engaged students in high-quality undergraduate research for over 60 years.

Both the Department of Chemistry and the University as a whole value and safeguard academic freedom for faculty members in their teaching and scholarship. Trinity is guided by a set of core values and is committed to implementing practices in pursuit of an inclusive campus for all students, faculty, and staff to feel welcomed and engaged in a community of learning.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required: PhD in Chemistry or Biochemistry or related field.

Preferred: Some teaching experience preferred, but not required.

ATTENDANCE

The ability to teach class in person and provide in-person student office hours is required.

HOW TO APPLY

Start at this page: https://trinity.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Trinity_University/details/Visiting-Assistant-Professor-of-Chemistry_JR100824?jobFamilyGroup=d065843291d601021156859e24a40000

For internal applicants, please apply through Workday using the 'Jobs Hub' application, see instructions provided here.

For external applicants, when starting the application, select "Apply Manually.” Only complete fields with a red asterisk, which are required. Please create your Workday application account using a personal email address, as you will need to maintain access to this account throughout the pre-hire process, if selected. 

For all applicants, you do not need to complete the “(Work) Experience,” “Education,” “Certifications,” or “Languages” fields - these details will be provided in your curriculum vitae.

In the “Application Documents” field, please upload the following, each as a separate pdf file [note: a maximum of five (5) files can be uploaded]:

• Cover letter

• Curriculum vitae

• (unofficial) undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and evidence of teaching effectiveness (if available), compiled into one file

• Teaching statement (1-2 pages). Describe your motivation, experience, and approaches to teaching at a primarily undergraduate institution like Trinity University. You should incorporate examples from your prior teaching experiences.

• Statement of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (1-2 pages).  Trinity University is committed to the value of intentional inclusion. Please address the questions: In what ways are diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging important to your future work as a faculty member? How do you feel you can contribute to DEIB in your future work as a faculty member? Feel free to use examples from your own trajectory in your answer.

Please arrange for us to receive three letters of reference if requested.

Review of applications will begin on September 10, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Chemistry VAP Search Committee - chemistrysearch@trinity.edu

Please ensure that all required documents are uploaded prior to submitting an application. If you have revisions needed to an application already submitted or need help submitting an application, please contact Human Resources at 210-999-7507 or email humanresources@trinity.edu.