Eastern Mennonite University - Harrisonburg, VA
posted 4 days ago
About the position
Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) is seeking an Assistant or Associate Professor in a tenure-track faculty position in Chemistry. The successful candidate will hold a Ph.D. in Chemistry with a specialization in organic chemistry. The position involves teaching undergraduate courses such as Organic Chemistry I and II, Analytical Chemistry, and chemistry for non-majors. There is also an opportunity to teach graduate students in biomedicine, which is considered a plus. The candidate is expected to develop an ongoing scholarly program that involves students and to participate in department and university service, including advising and mentoring a diverse student body and serving on university committees.
Responsibilities
- Teach undergraduate courses: Organic Chemistry I and II, Analytical Chemistry, and chemistry for non-majors.
- Teach graduate students in biomedicine (preferred).
- Develop an ongoing scholarly program that involves students.
- Participate in department and university service, including advising and mentoring a diverse student body.
- Serve on university committees.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Chemistry with expertise in organic chemistry.
- College level teaching and/or post-doctoral experience preferred.
- ABD candidates will be considered at the rank of instructor.
Nice-to-haves
- Interest and skill in teaching for graduate students in biomedicine.
- A track record of active, inclusive, student-centered teaching.
Benefits
- Nine-month contract with a teaching load of 24 semester hours per year.
- Salary determined by education and experience.
