Assistant Professor of Chemistry (Tenure Track)

Posting Details
Position Information

Job Category	Faculty
Position Title	Assistant Professor of Chemistry (Tenure Track)
Working Title	Assistant Professor of Chemistry (Tenure Track)
Scheduled Hours Per Week	Salary
FLSA Status	Exempt

Job Summary

Job Summary

The Department of Physical and Environmental Sciences at Concord University is accepting applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Chemistry. The position requires the ability to develop and teach introductory general chemistry with lab, and upper-level courses that may include one or more of: biochemistry, analytical chemistry, and/or instrumental analysis. A Ph.D. in chemistry or a closely related field is required, although applicants who are ABD may be considered. Appointment at higher rank may be possible for well-qualified candidates. The Department values and actively supports innovative teaching and participation in undergraduate research and seeks candidates with similar ideals. The chemistry program supports majors in chemistry (including a biochemistry option and a geochemistry option), biology, health sciences, nursing, science education, and environmental geosciences. The Department maintains a diverse array of instrumentation for teaching and undergraduate research, including GC, GC-MS, fluorimeter, micro-XRF, HPLC, SCF extractor, microplate reader, ICP-ES, Raman, IR, UV-Vis, FT-IR, potentiostat/galvanostat, AFM, polarizing microscopes, thin section/materials prep laboratory, microwave reactor, plasma sputter and vacuum carbon coaters, vacuum spin coater, a benchtop NMR, and an electron microprobe (EPMA) as part of the Concord Materials and Rare Earth Elements Analysis Center. Department faculty lead or co-lead numerous externally funded projects, including an NSF REU in arctic geosciences, NSF Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program, and other collaborative initiatives in geosciences and chemistry funded by NSF and DoED. Seed grant funds are available to initiate scholarship with undergraduate students. Concord University is a public, liberal-arts institution with an enrollment of approximately 2000 students. The University is in a scenic, small-town setting in the mountains of southern West Virginia with access to year-round outdoor recreation activities. Campus is one hour from research facilities at Virginia Tech, and near the newly designated New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, several state parks and resort parks, and a popular ski area. Concord has a strong commitment to the principle of diversity and in that spirit seeks a broad representation of candidates including women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duty/Responsibility

The candidate will teach a 12 contact-hour load/semester and will be expected to engage in professional development that enhances their teaching, coordinate general chemistry lab experiences, assume a role in formal and informal student mentoring, and participate in departmental activities and University governance including contributions to programmatic assessment efforts. The successful candidate will participate in routine upkeep and maintenance of laboratory facilities and engage in safe and ethical laboratory practices as a role model to students.

% of Time

100

Education/Knowledge

Minimum Education	Doctorate
Required Licenses/Certification	Position requires a Ph.D. for assistant professor rank.
Required Skills	Candidates with a record of teaching, scholarship, and demonstrable commitment to undergraduate mentoring preferred. Strong communication skills expected.

Required Experience

Type of experience Needed	University teaching experience preferred. May include experience in graduate teaching assistantships.
Amount of Experience Needed (Months/Years)

Posting Detail Information

Close Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Additional Information	Applicants should upload: (1) A cover letter describing interest in teaching at a liberal-arts institution, (2) Current curriculum vitae (3) Statement of teaching interests and philosophy (4) Statement of scholarly interests with plans to engage undergraduate students (5) Unofficial transcripts (6) A list of three individuals with contact information to serve as professional references. Contact information should include the reference’s name, email address and phone number(s). Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Questions about the position can be directed to Dr. Joseph Allen, Chair, [email protected]. Concord University is a small public, comprehensive institution with an enrollment of around 1800 students. The University is located in a scenic, small-town setting in the mountains of southern West Virginia with access to year-round outdoor recreation activities. While life is slower in the Appalachians, Athens is within driving distance to metropolitan areas in West Virginia, Virginia, North Carolina, and Washington, DC. Concord has a strong commitment to the principle of diversity and in that spirit seeks a broad representation of candidates including women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. Applications will only be accepted through Concord University’s online application site at https://jobs.concord.edu/ . Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Salary is commensurate with education and experience. Concord University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and encourages all qualified candidates to apply.
Quick Link to Posting	https://jobs.concord.edu/postings/2802