Visiting Assistant Professor of Organic Chemistry

The ACS-accredited Department of Chemistry at The Citadel, the Military College of South Carolina, is now accepting applications for a non-tenure track, full-time position at the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor in Organic Chemistry to begin August 14, 2017.  The initial appointment will be for one year with a possibility of subsequent renewal for up to two additional years.  The successful candidate will be expected to teach organic chemistry in a newly renovated modern organic chemistry laboratory.  They will also teach 100-level courses and have the opportunity to develop and teach advanced courses.  The successful candidate will be expected to teach three courses per semester during the first year, receive faculty mentorship, and dedicate time for research with undergraduate students.

 Minimum Qualifications: 

• Ph.D. in synthetic organic chemistry or a closely related discipline by the time of appointment.
• Demonstrated excellence in oral and written communication, and a commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching.  

Application Requirements:

To apply for this position, please submit a letter of application, curriculum vita, copies of transcripts (official transcripts required at hire), a statement of teaching philosophy, a brief statement of research plans, and at least three letters of recommendation.  All application materials should be submitted and attached online at The Citadel Careers web site through the job application.  The official site is www.citadel.edu/careers .

 Review of applications will begin on February 15, 2017 and will continue until the position is filled.

Questions about the position may be directed to: 

Dr. Holly M. Bevsek, Department Head

Department of Chemistry

The Citadel

171 Moultrie Street

Charleston, SC 29409

Phone: (843)953-7790

email: holly.bevsek@citadel.edu