Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor – Chemistry & Biochemistry - Military veterans preferred

2025-05-01
Villanova University
Other

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  employee   contract


Villanova
Pennsylvania
19085
United States


Villanova University


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Posting Number:20251230FPosition Title:Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor – Chemistry & BiochemistryPosition Type:FacultyLocation:Villanova, PARecruitment Type:Internal/External ApplicantsWork Schedule:full-time/9-monthsDepartment:184-ChemistryPosition Summary:
The successful candidate will teach undergraduate lecture and laboratory courses, most likely in general chemistry.

Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order. Diversity and inclusion have been and will continue to be an integral component of Villanova University’s mission. The University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University’s mission and values.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Teaching undergraduate chemistry lecture and laboratory courses for a diverse student body from a broad range of majors is expected, with additional opportunities at the graduate level based on department needs. Course development, including implementation of new undergraduate laboratory experiments and/or implementation of new classroom pedagogy/methods/content/activities, is possible. Open communication with colleagues, especially when teaching multi-section courses, is common and expected.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • An advanced degree (MS, PhD) in chemistry, biochemistry, or a closely related field, is required.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Post-doctoral experience is preferred.
  • Teaching experience at the postsecondary level is preferred.
Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours: Special Message to Applicants:
All applicants must apply online at https://jobs.villanova.edu and complete a faculty profile.
Applications must include:
• A letter of interest and current and complete resume/curriculum vitae. Prior teaching experience and potential new course offerings should be specified.
• A teaching statement including methods, outcomes, goals, and development activities.
• Contact information for 3 references. Letters of recommendation will be requested for finalists only.

Other supporting documents may be submitted online in conjunction with the application.
Posting Date:04/25/2025Closing Date (11:59pm ET):Salary Posting Information:
Competitive.
Salary Band:Job Classification:faculty

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