Assistant Professor of Chemistry/General Faculty

Assistant Professor of Chemistry/General Faculty

The Department of Chemistry at the University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, invites applications for a non-tenure-track Assistant Professor Teaching position in Organic Chemistry, to begin in the 2020-2021 academic year.  The primary responsibilities involve instruction of organic chemistry laboratory and large lecture courses. Workload is three course sections per semester or their equivalent.  Start date for the position is August 25, 2020.

Compensation will be commensurate with experience and will be full-time salary with full-time benefits. The term of this appointment will be for three academic years with the possibility of renewal.

QUALIFICATION REQUIRMENTS: A Ph.D. in Chemistry or related field is required by appointment start date. Demonstrated teaching experience, a commitment to teaching excellence as well as experience with appropriate laboratory safety measures and practices are required.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Apply online at:

https://uva.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UVAJobs/job/Charlottesville-VA/Assistant-Professor-of-Chemistry-General-Faculty_R0011325

Upload the following materials:

• CV (please include awards, grants and other professional development activities)
• Cover Letter (please include a summary of the applicant’s qualifications, interests, experience, and suitability for the position as well as a description of the candidate’s previous experience or potential to contribute to a culture of diversity and inclusion in the classroom, department, and/or university)
• Names and contact information for three references
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Review of applications will begin on November 24, 2019, 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 questions about the application process, please contact, Rich Haverstrom, at rkh6j@virginia.edu .

For information on the benefits available to members of the academic faculty at UVA, visit hr.virginia.edu/benefits.

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