Assistant/Associate Professor of Chemistry

Cottey College, a private liberal arts and sciences college for women, invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position in organic chemistry, starting August 2025. We seek candidates to teach a range of courses in chemistry with a focus on organic chemistry and courses for non-majors.  The department has a well-funded and maintained teaching laboratory with extensive instrumentation and facilities for a college of its size. Competitive internal funding opportunities are available for summer research grants, faculty professional development, and students doing work with leadership elements. This position includes involvement and advising of pre-health/pre-med students and the opportunity to shape these programs. The successful candidate will have a record of effective teaching, active scholarship, experience in pre-health/pre-med/MCAT career advising or be willing to attend training for such advising, and have an organic chemistry, or closely related subject, doctoral degree in hand by the start of the contract. 

Cottey College, located in Nevada Missouri, has offered young women the opportunity to learn and grow since 1884. It encompasses a diverse group of students, faculty, and staff, including 27% first generation students, 47% students awarded Pell Grants, 18% students of color, 6% international students, 19% faculty of color, and 29% international faculty. The successful candidate will have demonstrated favorable results in working with diverse populations. A Cottey education is guided by three threads: leadership, social responsibility, and global awareness. Cottey College helps each student excel as learners, leaders, and global citizens - providing a comprehensive and empowering experience in an intimate academic setting that transforms them to reach their highest potential. 

Review of application begins October 1 and continues until the position is filled. Send cover letter; curriculum vitae; statement of teaching philosophy, including philosophy of teaching a diverse student body; copies of transcripts, and the contact information for three references. Application materials should be submitted by email as Word or PDF documents to Dr. Karla McCain, VPAA, Cottey College, Nevada, MO 64772. E-mail: acadaffairs@cottey.edu; Phone: 417-667-8181, ext. 2128. Applicants must be eligible to work in the US without sponsorship. Further information about Cottey is available at http://www.cottey.edu. Cottey College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.