Visiting Assistant Professor of Chemistry
Visiting Assistant Professor of Chemistry
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$ 68500 - 70000
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Job Description
Position Description:
A Ph.D. in chemistry or a closely related field is required. Successful candidates will have the potential for excellence in undergraduate teaching and research and should be committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. Teaching responsibilities will be primarily in introductory chemistry courses and labs with additional teaching responsibilities depending on the successful candidates area(s) of expertise and departmental need. This position involves teaching on average two courses in each of three trimesters. It is expected that the successful hire will establish and maintain a research program that involves undergraduate students.
About the Department of Chemistry:
The Department of Chemistry comprises thirteen permanent faculty members with support from an administrative assistant and a laboratory specialist. One faculty member also serves as the Departments dedicated instrumentation specialist. Annually about 20 students graduate with a degree in chemistry or biochemistry and about 40 of the students on campus take introductory chemistry courses during their time at Union. Our department has a strong collegial culture. We frequently collaborate to develop innovative approaches to undergraduate education in both teaching and scholarship. We have offices and research spaces in several connected science and engineering buildings and maintain an exceptional suite of advanced instrumentation in support of research and teaching.
Application instructions:
Please submit all application materials as pdf files. Only the materials listed below will be considered.
cover letter in which you address how you create a sense of belonging for students both inside and outside the classroom
curriculum vitae
statement of experience and interests in teaching in which you reflect on your teaching experience as well as how you can both contribute to diverse educational experiences and offerings and engage with students with diverse skills or backgrounds (maximum of 2 pages)
statement of research plans in which you outline your specific research plans including how you will involve undergraduate students (maximum of 3 pages)
graduate and undergraduate transcripts (unofficial is acceptable for the initial application)
Please send questions and other inquiries to Laura MacManusSpencer at . Applicants invited to the first round of interviews will receive a request for the contact information for three professional references who can speak to their abilities in teaching and research in chemistry.
Compensation:
The annual salary range for this position is $68500$70000. Except for roles with a set rate of pay the wage/salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors including but not limited to departmental budgets qualifications experience education licenses specialty and training. The stated hiring rate/range represents the Colleges good faith and reasonable estimate of the rate/range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
Location: Schenectady NY
We offer exceptional benefits including:
Healthcare Dental and Vision Insurance(Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts)
Free OnCampus Fitness Facility Access and Discounts for OnCampus Wellness Programs
Employee Scholarships toward Certifications Seminars Training and Professional Development
Pre and Post Tax participation in a 403(b) Retirement Plan
Salary Continuation Program in the event of Disability
Tuition Assistance Program for Employee Spouse and/or Dependents
Background Checks: In accordance with our background check policy finalists for hire will undergo a background check that includes education employment and criminal convictions.
EVerify Participation:Union College participates in EVerify and will provide the federal government with your Form I9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Learn more about EVerify and your Right to Work (Derecho a Trabajar).
Employment Type
Full-Time
