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University of Virginia Assistant Professor of Chemistry, AGF in Charlottesville, Virginia
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, in the 2024-2025 academic year. This is a one-year, tenure-ineligible appointment. The primary responsibilities involve instruction of large lecture courses in organic chemistry.
Preference will be given to applicants with teaching experience in organic chemistry and 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.
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.
To apply to this position please follow https://facultysearch.interfolio.com/50272/positions/138287/basics 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 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 .
The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physicians Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.
The University of Virginia offers confidential Dual Career Services to partners of incoming faculty candidates. To learn more, please visit www.dualcareer.virginia.edu
The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physicians Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.
The University of Virginia offers confidential Dual Career Services to partners of incoming faculty candidates. To learn more, please visit dualcareer.virginia.edu