Nine-month, full time, tenure-track Assistant professor position. Primary teaching will occur in Chemistry.

The Chemistry Department invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position beginning in Fall 2025; a PhD is required. A degree in physical chemistry is preferred, but we will also consider applicants with experience in related areas of chemistry. The department encourages active learning and inclusive pedagogy in our classroom and laboratory course work. Teaching responsibilities are the equivalent of three in-person courses on-campus each semester. These courses will include classes and labs in physical chemistry (Physical Chemistry I, Physical Chemistry II) and supporting either general or organic chemistry courses. Candidates will have the opportunity to contribute to special topics courses, Senior Seminar for majors, or the liberal arts curriculum of the institution including General Education, writing, and travel abroad.

Moravian University grants BS and ACS-certified degrees in Chemistry and is a member of the New American Colleges and Universities with a commitment to the liberal arts and student-focused pedagogy. Peer-reviewed publishable research that engages undergraduate students is expected along with actively engaging in College and University-level service. Undergraduate research at Moravian is supported by a dedicated 1.5 million dollar endowment. For more information about the department visit our website at https://www.moravian.edu/chemistry.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 3:3 teaching load, with reassigned time as appropriate for administrative work
• Sustain an active program of scholarly research in the area(s) of your expertise that produces peer-reviewed publications
• Mentor undergraduate student research through independent study, Honor Theses, and/or Student Opportunities for Academic Research (SOAR) projects;
• Engage the scientific community beyond Moravian University
• Contribute to the University's commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic community.
• Actively participate in service to the University through academic advising, committee membership, and/or mentorship of student clubs and organizations.
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Full consideration is guaranteed for all complete applications received by October 9, 2024. All positions are subject to budget availability.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry or a related area
• Demonstrable potential for excellence in undergraduate teaching
• Demonstrable potential for excellence in scholarship

 

TO APPLY: Qualified candidates should attach the following documents as a single PDF file to their online application by clicking "Apply Now":

(1) a letter of interest; (2) a curriculum vitae; (3) contact information for three professional references (name, title, address, phone number, email address); (4) an unofficial copy of graduate transcripts and diplomas; (5) a statement on your teaching methodology, which could include evidence of teaching effectiveness; (6) a plan for scholarly activity that engages undergraduates, (7) a statement of how you can contribute to increasing diversity, inclusiveness, and equity across campus.

 

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

 

If you have any questions, please contact the search committee chair: Stephen U. Dunham, Chair of the Chemistry Department at stephendunham@moravian.edu

 

Applications will be considered until the position is filled.

 

Moravian University will not sponsor applicants for this position for a U.S. work visa.

 

At Moravian University, we are committed to our mission to prepare individuals for reflective lives and leadership in a world of change. To achieve these ideals, we are dedicated to fostering an educational and professional environment that is enriched by individuals of different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

 

Job candidates and prospective members of our community are expected to engage, communicate, and collaborate across diverse cultural, social, and academic backgrounds. Additionally, faculty and staff should demonstrate the ability to adapt andragogical or professional methods to the lived experiences and cultural backgrounds of students and colleagues.

 

 

DEI STATEMENT: Moravian University aspires to be a welcoming community that embraces and values the diversity of all members of the campus community. Learn more about the Office for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and the Moravian University Together Toward Equity strategic initiatives here: https://www.moravian.edu/about/strategic-plan.

 

Moravian University is committed to providing a workplace and educational environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. The University does not discriminate against any applicant for employment or applicant for admission on the basis of actual or perceived race, ethnicity, color, sex, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, caste, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, pregnancy, familial status, marital status, citizenship status, veteran/military status, disability status, or any other protected category under applicable local, state, or federal laws.

 

In compliance with the requirements of Title IX, Moravian University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational program and activity, including admission/employment, and does not tolerate such harassment or discrimination by or against any member of our campus community.

 

Employment inquiries should be directed to Human Resources at hr@moravian.edu and admission inquiries to Admissions at admission@moravian.edu.

 

Concerns regarding all forms of discrimination, including sexual harassment and/or sex discrimination in admission/employment:

Becki Achey

Equal Opportunity and Title IX Coordinator

1309 Main St. (Room 204)

(610) 625-7023

equalopportunity@moravian.edu

Mailing address:

Moravian University

1200 Main St.

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18018

 

Concerns regarding gender and equity in athletics:

Rebecca May

Associate Athletic Director (Deputy Title IX Coordinator)

109 Johnston Hall

Moravian University

1200 Main St.

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18018

(610) 625-7791

mayr@moravian.edu

 

Concerns regarding the application of Title IX:

U.S. Department of Education

Office of Civil Rights

100 Penn Square East, Suite 515

Philadelphia, PA 19107-3323

(215) 656-8541

ocr.philadelphia@ed.gov

 

Sex-based harassment and/or sex discrimination can be reported online anytime (can be anonymous) at www.moravian.edu/titleix. Grievance procedures can be found in the institutional Equal Opportunity, Harassment, and Non-Discrimination Policy at www.moravian.edu/policy.

 

Please visit moravian.edu/benefits to review benefits offered at Moravian University.*

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this job.

The individual is routinely exposed to indoor conditions, minimum outdoor weather and temperature extremes, and moderate noise level.

 

Pursuant to the ADA, Moravian University will provide reasonable accommodation(s) to employees with qualified disabilities in order to perform the essential functions of their position, except when doing so would cause an undue hardship for the University. Accommodations are determined on a case-by-case basis through documentation review and an interactive process that includes the employee's supervisor. Requests for accommodation or questions about this process should be directed to Human Resources at hr@moravian.edu or 610.861.1527. View the standard physical demands for positions at Moravian University. If this position requires additional or different demands, a Human Resources team member will notify you.

 

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job.

 

*Please visit this link to review the benefit eligibility status associated with this position.

Moravian University offers students a private education they will not find anywhere else: personal attention and preparation for life with a record of success longer than our nation's history. Located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania and offering undergraduate and graduate degrees that blend liberal arts with professional programs, Moravian University has been preparing students for reflective lives, fulfilling careers, and transformative leadership in a world of change since 1742. Moravian University is a member of The New American Colleges and Universities (NAC&U), a national consortium of selective, small to mid-size independent colleges and universities dedicated to the purposeful integration of liberal education, professional studies, and civic engagement. Visit moravian.edu to learn more about how the Moravian University focus on education for all prepares its students for life-long success. 

Moravian University is an equal opportunity employer valuing diversity and encouraging individuals from under-represented populations to apply. EOE