What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor of Chemistry (F0024) - Longwood University position at Longwood University?
The Department of Chemistry and Physics in the Cook-Cole College of Arts and Sciences invites qualified applicants to apply for a full-time, tenure-track position (F0024) at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning in August 2027.
Primary teaching responsibilities will include introductory chemistry (for science majors or non-majors), general education courses for non-majors, and upper-level courses in the chemistry major as appropriate to the candidate's area of specialty. A Ph.D. in chemistry is required. Applicants with expertise in any subdiscipline of chemistry with research and teaching interests that can broaden the opportunities available to the students in the program are encouraged to apply. A strong commitment to excellence and innovation in undergraduate teaching is required, and preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate previous high-quality teaching. Candidates are expected to develop a successful research program appropriate to an undergraduate setting. Preference will be given to candidates whose teaching and research interests best complement the existing faculty. Candidates are also expected to be committed to service at the departmental, college, and university levels.
This position is located in Farmville, Virginia, and is required to work in person on Longwood University's campus.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Job Requirements:
- A Ph.D. in chemistry is required.
- Candidates with demonstrated college teaching experience are preferred.
- A demonstrated ability and commitment to working with a diverse group of students, faculty, staff, and constituents in support of the university mission is preferred.
Additional Information:
This position is a full-time, tenure-track, instructional faculty position. The anticipated salary range for this position is $68,000 to $72,000 annually. A successful fingerprint-based criminal background investigation is required. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.
Commonwealth of Virginia benefits accompany this position to include:
- State health and dental benefits & flexible spending accounts
- Paid leave (which may include sick leave, personal leave, annual leave, etc.), and 13 holidays
- Retirement savings plans (some with limited employer match available (VRS))
- Life & Long-Term care insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discounts for various services, including Verizon
- Educational benefits for most employees
- Cost-effective Fitness Center membership for employees
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Longwood University will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodations to applicants in order to provide access to the application and/or interview process. You are not required to note the presence of a disability on your application. If, however, you require accommodations in the application and/or interview process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 434-395-2074 or humres@longwood.edu.
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Salary : $68,000 - $72,000