Visiting Assistant Professor, Chemistry

The Position:

Visiting Assistant Professor, Chemistry

Job Summary:

The Muhlenberg College Chemistry Department invites applications for a full-time Visiting Assistant Professor position for the 2024-2025 academic year, beginning in August 2024, with the possibility of renewal for an additional year. Candidates with interest in any subdiscipline of chemistry, including chemical education, are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities will be in General Chemistry and may include lecture, laboratories, and recitations, with a teaching load equivalent to three courses per semester. A PhD in chemistry or ABD at time of hire is required. Master's degree in chemistry combined with substantial related professional experience will also be considered.

Successful completion of satisfactory background checks are required. Prior teaching experience is preferred.

The Chemistry Department is well-equipped with a new 400-MHz NMR spectrometer, several FTIR and GC-MS systems, microwave reactors, and a wide range of spectroscopic, chromatographic, and other instrumentation. We are a collegial department that values engaged teaching and inclusive learning experiences for all of our students.

The candidate must be committed to undergraduate teaching and will have the opportunity, if desired, to engage in research with undergraduates. The College offers a wide range of faculty development opportunities for visiting faculty through the Muhlenberg Center for Teaching & Learning. We are committed to hiring and supporting faculty who can contribute to our development of an inclusive and culturally diverse community through their teaching, scholarship, and service.

The College and Surrounding Area: Founded in 1848, Muhlenberg College is a private residential liberal arts college offering baccalaureate and graduate programs.

We are committed to a campus community that ensures students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds feel welcome, respected, valued, and included. Muhlenberg College is dedicated to shaping creative, compassionate, collaborative leaders through rigorous academic programs in the arts, humanities, business, natural sciences, and social sciences; pre-professional programs in law, health and theology; and progressive workforce-focused post-baccalaureate certificates and master's degrees. A diverse city of 125,000 located in Pennsylvania's scenic Lehigh Valley, Allentown is the third-largest city in the state and is located 60 miles north of Philadelphia and 90 miles west of New York City.

The region, also comprising neighboring cities of Bethlehem and Easton, is home to a vibrant arts scene, extensive parks and recreational opportunities, and a rich blend of diverse cuisine. Check out Allentown and Life in the Lehigh Valley | Muhlenberg College to learn more.

To receive full consideration, interested candidates should upload the following items as a single PDF to Workday: 1) cover letter; 2) CV; 3) separate statement (no more than one page) summarizing professional experiences and capacities addressing the ability to contribute to our diversity, equity, and inclusion goals (e.g., experience with inclusive teaching practices or aptitude for working effectively with students from diverse backgrounds); and 4) teaching philosophy (no more than two pages). Candidates selected for an interview will be asked to submit three letters of recommendation. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. To initiate your application, use the APPLY button.

For questions about this position, please contact the chair of the Department of Chemistry, Dr. Joseph Keane (josephkeane@muhlenberg.edu). For questions about Muhlenberg's Workday Career Portal, please contact hr@muhlenberg.edu.

An equal opportunity employer, Muhlenberg College is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding faculty and staff from racial and ethnic groups that have been traditionally underrepresented in higher education. Please visit our Diversity & Inclusion page for additional information about Muhlenberg's commitment to supporting a diverse and inclusive community.

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