Assistant or Associate Professor Chemistry

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The Department of Chemistry at the University of the Cumberlands invites applicants to apply for a full-time assistant professorship in Physical Chemistry and/or Inorganic Chemistry beginning August 2026. The primary responsibilities of the position will primarily focus on teaching undergraduate courses in General Physical Chemistry and/or Inorganic Chemistry along with their corresponding laboratory components.

Responsibilities:

• Teaching undergraduate General Physical Chemistry and/or Inorganic Chemistry along with their corresponding laboratory components
• Serves as a moral ethical and professional model in class and in the community
• Works collaboratively and successfully with colleagues and university administration
• Other duties as assigned by the Vice President for Academic Affairs

Requirements:

• Master of Science (Ph.D. preferred) in Physical Chemistry and/or Inorganic Chemistry or a closely related field
• Proven experience in teaching
• Record of professional and scholarly productivity
• Excellent oral written and interpersonal skills. Must be able to relate to and communicate with diverse students faculty staff and external communities

• Willingness to adopt and support a mindset that focuses on student success

Compensation:

Commensurate with expertise and experience

Benefits:

Yes

Job Type:

Faculty

Job Location:

Williamsburg KY

To apply please provide the following:

A cover letter current CV and a list of three references. A statement detailing your teaching philosophy and experience. An outline of your research interests highlighting how undergraduates can contribute to and benefit from your research pursuits. Unofficial transcripts of your graduate degrees.

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