Assistant Teaching Professor – Chemistry

Posting Number: 20241174F

Position Title: Assistant Teaching Professor – Chemistry

Position Type: Faculty

Location: Villanova, PA

Recruitment Type: Internal/External Applicants

Work Schedule: full-time/9-months

Department: 184-Chemistry

Position Summary: 

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry is accepting applications for a full-time Assistant Teaching Professor position (non-tenure track) to join a community of dedicated educators. This position has renewable, three-year contracts. Our new colleague will teach general chemistry lecture and laboratory courses, and at least one other specialty that is open to a range of sub-disciplines. We seek candidates whose teaching, research, and/or service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to engagement and inclusion of our increasingly diverse student body.

Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian order. Diversity and inclusion are an integral component of Villanova University’s mission. The University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University’s mission and values.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

Teaching undergraduate chemistry lecture and laboratory courses for a diverse student body from a broad range of majors is expected, with additional opportunities at the graduate level based on department needs. Collaboration with colleagues, especially when teaching multi-section courses, is common and encouraged. Service contributions at the level of Department, College, and/or University are expected as a key component of this position.

Minimum Qualifications:A Ph.D. or a postdoc in chemistry, biochemistry, or a closely related field, and significant teaching experience at the postsecondary level are required. Evidence of teaching effectiveness is essential, and examples of course development and/or the implementation of modern pedagogical methods are valued.

Preferred Qualifications:

Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours:

Special Message to Applicants:All applicants must apply online at https://jobs.villanova.edu and complete a faculty profile. The review of applications begins Dec. 5th and will continue until the position is filled. The expected starting date is August 2025.

Applications must include:

A letter of interest and current and complete resume/curriculum vitae. Prior teaching experience and potential new course offerings should be specified.

• A teaching statement including methods, outcomes, goals, and development activities.
• Contact information for 3 references. Confidential letters of recommendation will be requested for finalists only.
• Candidates will be expected to provide two additional statements with their application, a statement articulating how the candidate’s contributions may support the University’s mission (and enduring principles) and a Statement on Diversity.

Other supporting documents may be submitted online in conjunction with the application.

Posting Date: 10/15/2024

Closing Date (11:59pm ET): 

Salary Posting Information:

Competitive.

Salary Band: 

Job Classification: faculty

Minimum Number of References Needed 3

Maximum Number of References Needed 3

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