The Department of Physical and Environmental Sciences at Concord University is accepting applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Chemistry. The position requires the ability to develop and teach the organic chemistry sequence with lab, introductory chemistry labs, and general chemistry. A Ph.D. in chemistry or a closely related field is required, although applicants who are ABD or with different qualifications may be considered for a visiting appointment. Appointment at higher rank may be possible for well-qualified candidates.
The Department values and actively supports innovative teaching and participation in undergraduate research and seeks candidates with similar ideals. The chemistry program supports majors in chemistry (including a biochemistry option and a geochemistry option), biology, health sciences, nursing, science education, and environmental geosciences. The Department maintains a diverse array of instrumentation for teaching and undergraduate research, including GC, GC-MS, ICP-OES, fluorimeter, micro-XRF, XRD, HPLC, SCF extractor, microplate reader, Raman, IR, UV-Vis, FT-IR, potentiostat/galvanostat, AFM, polarizing microscopes, thin section/materials prep laboratory, microwave reactor, plasma sputter and vacuum carbon coaters, vacuum spin coater, a benchtop NMR, and an electron microprobe (EPMA) as part of the Concord Materials and Rare Earth Elements Analysis Center. Department faculty lead or co-lead numerous externally funded projects and other collaborative initiatives in geosciences, physics, and chemistry.
Concord University is a public, liberal-arts institution with an enrollment of approximately 1800 students. The University is in a scenic, small-town setting in the mountains of southern West Virginia with access to year-round outdoor recreation activities.
Duties and Responsibilities
Duty/Responsibility
- The candidate will teach a 12 contact-hour load/semester and will be expected to engage in professional development that enhances their teaching, develop organic chemistry lecture and lab experiences, assume a role in formal and informal student mentoring, supervise undergraduate research, and participate in departmental activities and University governance including contributions to programmatic assessment efforts.
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The successful candidate will participate in routine upkeep and maintenance of laboratory facilities and engage in safe and ethical laboratory practices as a role model to students
Education/Knowledge
Minimum Education
Doctorate
Required Licenses/Certification
Position requires a Ph.D. for assistant professor rank, or M.S. for instructor rank.
Required Skills
- Candidates with a record of teaching, scholarship, and demonstrable commitment to undergraduate mentoring preferred.
- Demonstrated potential for scholarly research, publication, or professional development
- Willingness to participate in service to the department, university, and community
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and community partners
- Proficiency with learning management systems (e.g., Blackboard, Canvas)
- Comfort with technology-enhanced instruction
Required Experience
Type of experience Needed
University teaching experience preferred. May include experience in graduate teaching assistantships.
Amount of Experience Needed (Months/Years)
More than 1 year
Posting Detail Information
Additional Information
Concord University is a small liberal arts college located in scenic Athens, WV near Pipestem State Park. Our campus offers a close-knit academic community and a beautiful rural setting that fosters engaged teaching, scholarship, and collegial collaboration. Our rural location provides a welcoming community with opportunities for meaningful faculty-student interaction inside and outside the classroom.
Application Process
Applicants should submit
- Cover letter addressing teaching philosophy
- Curriculum vitae
- Evidence of teaching (student evaluations or other documentation if available)
- Contact information for three professional references
Applications will only be accepted through Concord University’s online application site at https://jobs.concord.edu/. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Concord University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and encourages all qualified candidates to apply.
We are committed to attracting and retaining quality faculty and staff. In doing so, Concord University offers outstanding benefit packages including:
- Holidays – Employees receive 13-14 Paid Holidays Annually
- Health Insurance – Concord University offers health insurance through West Virginia Public Employees Insurance Agency (PEIA).
- Tuition and Fee Waivers- Professional development and education opportunities including tuition waiver program for employees, spouse, and eligible dependents.
- Retirement Plans – TIAA’s automatic retirement plan is a 401(a) plan into which six (6) percent of the employee’s total salary is automatically withheld pre-tax and deposited into the employee’s TIAA retirement account. The university matches the employees 6% contribution
- Life Insurance – Basic term life insurance ($10,000) at no cost and may purchase optional life insurance coverage with pre-tax earnings.
- Mountaineer Flexible Benefits. This is an IRS approved, tax free account that saves money on eligible health, medical, dental, and dependent care expenses.
- Annual Increment Pay
Quick Link to Posting
https://jobs.concord.edu/postings/3386
