Lecturer in General Chemistry
- Employer
- The University of Vermont
- Location
- Burlington, Vermont
- Salary
- Competitive salary and excellent benefits.
- Closing date
- Nov 2, 2024
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- Field of specialization
- Education, General / Technical
- Work Function
- Teaching-Undergraduate
- Job Type
- Full time
The Department of Chemistry at the University of Vermont (UVM) invites applications for a full-time Lecturer, ideally to start in the spring semester of 2025. We seek a creative, professional chemist with a passion for teaching and effective communication of science in the classroom. Applicants will be expected to teach several large-lecture sections of General Chemistry to primarily first-year students and to develop smaller elective courses in a specific sub-area of chemistry. Candidates who can also support other large-enrollment courses in the department are of particular interest. A Ph.D. in chemistry or a related field is expected. Prior independent teaching experience and/or training in pedagogy are desired.
The department requests prospective candidates to submit a dossier via that includes:
a letter of interest;
a curriculum vitae (CV);
a teaching statement; and,
a statement on how the candidate has and will contribute to inclusive excellence (see below).
Candidates must apply online at www.uvmjobs.com and search for the position using the department name, Chemistry.
Review of applications will begin on October 1, 2024.
Anticipated start date is January 13, 2025.
Questions may be directed to the committee chair, Prof. Rory Waterman, at rory.waterman@uvm.edu.
The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through their research, teaching, and/or service. The College of Arts & Sciences has a strong commitment to diversity and inclusive excellence; more information can be found at www.uvm.edu/cas. Applicants must submit a separate statement addressing how they plan to contribute to inclusive excellence. The University of Vermont is an educationally purposeful community seeking to prepare students to be accountable leaders in a diverse and changing world. Members of the University of Vermont community embrace and advance the values of Our Common Ground
The University
Established in 1791, the University of Vermont is considered a public-ivy and consistently ranked as one of the top public universities in the United States. Our academic programs combine faculty-student relationships most commonly found in a small liberal arts college with the resources of a land-grant research institution. UVM’s tradition of equity and social justice extends not only to faculty, staff, and students, but also is reflected in a commitment to environmentally sound and sustainable practices.
The Department
The Department of Chemistry serves chemistry and biochemistry majors as well as a robust graduate program primarily focusing on Ph. D.-level education. For a small sized chemistry department at a flagship state research university, the department maintains a robust research portfolio including collaborations from all corners of campus to around the world. At the same time, teaching in the department provides foundational learning in support of life science, engineering, and health-related majors as well as a wide swath of courses that support the Catamount Core general education curriculum.
The Community
UVM is located in Burlington, Vermont, which is rated as one of the best small cities in the country. The greater Burlington area has an increasingly diverse population of about 125,000 and enjoys a panoramic setting on the shore of Lake Champlain, between the Green Mountains of Vermont and the Adirondack Mountains of New York State. The surrounding area provides an environment rich in cultural, civic and recreational activities. Vermont has a deep history of social activism and political participation. It offers many opportunities for collaborative partnerships in community and state-wide human service and social change organizations in multiple fields of practice, including state agencies.
Establishing a diverse and inclusive culture is a priority at the University of Vermont. In fact, UVM holds that diversity and academic excellence are inseparable. Read UVM's Why Diversity Statement and Our Common Ground values. The University of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category legally protected by federal or state law. The University encourages applications from all individuals who will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the institution.
UVM is especially interested in scholars who can contribute to the College of Arts and Sciences diversity plan, which was designed in part to ensure faculty, students, and staff members from underrepresented and marginalized populations are an integral part of the life and governance of the institution. Applicants are requested to include in their cover letter information about how they will further this goal.
Burlington, Vermont is located in the beautiful Lake Champlain region, surrounded by the Green and Adirondack Mountains. It is a great place for families, with excellent public schools and year-round recreational opportunities. It is home to the University of Vermont and three independent colleges that provide an academically stimulating and culturally rich environment. Montreal, Canada and Boston are within easy driving distances.
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