Department of Chemistry Faculty Position

1 day ago


Harrisonburg, Virginia, United States James Madison University Full time
Job Opportunity

We are seeking highly qualified candidates for two faculty positions in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at James Madison University.

About the Department

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry is a vibrant and dynamic community of scholars dedicated to excellence in undergraduate education, research, and mentoring. Our department offers ACS-certified degrees at the bachelor's level and teaches courses in all major areas of chemistry.

Position 1: Renewable Term Appointment (RTA) Lecturer

We are seeking a highly qualified candidate to join our department as a renewable term appointment (RTA) lecturer. The successful candidate will teach introductory and lower division courses and laboratories, and will have service and scholarship expectations in addition to their primary teaching load.

  • Teaching responsibilities include introductory and lower division courses and laboratories.
  • Lecturers have service and scholarship expectations in addition to their primary teaching load.
Position 2: Tenure Track Position

We are seeking a highly qualified candidate to join our department as a tenure track assistant professor. The successful candidate will teach introductory and upper division courses and laboratories, and will establish an externally funded undergraduate research program.

  • Teaching responsibilities include introductory and upper division courses and laboratories.
  • Establishing an externally funded undergraduate research program is expected.
Qualifications

For both positions, we are seeking candidates with a strong commitment to teaching and mentoring undergraduates in an equitable and inclusive environment. The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in Chemistry or a related field, and will have a strong record of research and teaching experience.

Application Instructions

To apply, please visit our website and submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and the names of three references. Selected candidates will be asked to submit a statement on teaching and inclusive excellence, and tenure track candidates will be asked to submit a research plan.

James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination.



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