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Visiting Assistant Professor, Chemistry

Employer
Tulane University
Location
New Orleans, LA

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Visiting Assistant Professor, Chemistry

Location:
New Orleans, LA
Open Date:
May 10, 2023
Description:

Visiting Assistant Professor in Chemistry, Tulane University: Organic and General Chemistry

Position Description

The Department of Chemistry at Tulane University invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor position beginning in the Fall 2023. The successful applicant will have a Ph.D. in Chemistry with expertise in Organic Chemistry. Duties will include supervising Organic and General Chemistry Laboratories, which, in total, involve about 30 teaching assistants. Depending on the needs of the department, alternative duties may involve supervising only Organic or only General Chemistry Laboratories and teaching a large section of the corresponding Organic or General Chemistry lecture (~ 150 students). The Department of Chemistry recognizes and rewards innovative and quality teaching. Candidates interested in creating and adopting pedagogical innovations will find many opportunities and support to pursue their interests. The successful candidate will have a record of excellent teaching and mentoring at the undergraduate level, and commitment to student-centered teaching and to increasing diversity in chemistry.

The appointment is for one year, potentially renewable.

Tulane University, located in New Orleans, Louisiana, is a mid-sized private research university with approximately 8500 undergraduate students. The Chemistry Department is part of the School of Science and Engineering and has 16 research faculty, 4 teaching faculty, approximately 60 graduate students and around 80 undergraduate Chemistry and Biochemistry majors. More information is available at the departmental web site: https://sse.tulane.edu/chem.


Qualifications:

Ph.D. in Chemistry; teaching experience preferred.


Application Instructions:

Review of applications will begin on May 29 and will continue until the position is filled.

Applicants should submit a cover letter, vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, a copy of the abstract of their Ph.D. dissertation, and at least three letters of recommendation that address teaching.


Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Please Note: Tulane University has officially adopted a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy. All employees and visiting faculty must be fully vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccination or obtain approval for a medical or religious exemption prior to beginning employment.

Tulane University is located in New Orleans - a city with tremendous history of diverse cultures, community, and languages. Tulane is actively building a campus culture grounded in our values of EDI and anti-racism. We seek and welcome candidate applications from historically underrepresented groups, such as BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color), women, LGBTQ+, those living with disabilities, and veterans.  

Tulane University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution committed to excellence through diversity and creating a community and culture that fosters a sense of belonging for all. We are a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO and will not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, marital status, or any other status or classification protected by federal, state, or local law.  It is important to us to intentionally seek candidates who are committed to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion in support of Tulane’s Strategy for Tomorrow and encourage all qualified candidates to apply. 

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