Visiting Assistant Professor-Two Full-Time Two-Year Appts.- Analytical Chem. and Inorganic Chem.

Visiting Assistant Professor of Analytical or Inorganic Chemistry

Swarthmore College: Chemistry & Biochemistry Department

Location

Swarthmore, PA

Open Date

Feb 19, 2021

Description

SWARTHMORE COLLEGE – ANALYTICAL or INORGANIC CHEMIST. The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Swarthmore College invites applications for two full-time two-year appointments at the level of Visiting Assistant Professor to begin in Fall 2021. The successful candidate for one position will participate in the Analytical chemistry lecture and laboratory curricula as well as in the general chemistry curricula. The successful candidate for the second position will participate in the Inorganic chemistry lecture curricula as well as in the general chemistry or organic chemistry curricula. For both positions, teaching an upper-level seminar on the topic of faculty interest is also anticipated, and opportunities for directing undergraduate research are available. Additional information about Swarthmore College and the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry can be found at http://www.swarthmore.edu/chemistry-biochemistry.

Located in the suburbs of Philadelphia and near Wilmington DE, Swarthmore College is a highly selective liberal arts college whose mission combines academic rigor with social responsibility. Swarthmore has a strong institutional commitment to diversity, and actively seeks and welcomes applications from candidates with exceptional qualifications, particularly those with demonstrable commitments to a more inclusive society and world. Applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. For more information on Faculty Diversity and Excellence at Swarthmore, see http://www.swarthmore.edu/faculty-diversity-excellence/information-candidates-new-faculty

Qualifications

PhD or ABD is required; teaching experience preferred.

The strongest candidates will be expected to demonstrate a commitment to creative teaching that speaks to and motivates undergraduates from diverse backgrounds.

Application Instructions

Please submit a cover letter, CV, and scanned PDF copies of your undergraduate and graduate transcript(s). Please address qualifications for teaching analytical or inorganic chemistry courses in your cover letter.  Arrange to have 3 letters of recommendation submitted via Interfolio. Consideration of applications will begin on March 1st, 2021 and will continue until the position is filled.

Apply at apply.interfolio.com/84387

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Swarthmore College actively seeks and welcomes applications from candidates with exceptional qualifications, particularly those with demonstrable commitments to a more inclusive society and world. Swarthmore College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.