VAP of Chemistry

Earlham College is a Top 100 National Liberal Arts College located in Richmond, IN, a small city that's just a short drive away from several major metropolitan areas including Dayton, Cincinnati, Indianapolis and Chicago.

Richmond and Earlham have a symbiotic relationship. Through research, studies, internships and volunteering, Earlhamites offer Richmond expertise and service as Richmond offers our students the chance to gain valuable, real-world experience. Our community assumes no religious affiliation but follows Quaker principles and practices, which include respect for persons, integrity, a commitment to peace and justice, simplicity, and consensus-based community decision-making. Earlham is committed to and proud of being a diverse and inclusive place most clearly visible in our student body: 20% of our student body are international, coming from 60 nations in 2022, and 24% are domestic students of color. Faculty and staff also bring tremendous diversity to the College; many have lived and worked outside the United States, and they make a point of drawing on those experiences in their interactions with students. Additionally, Earlham makes it a priority to serve as a safe and welcoming place for LGBTQ communities and has a four-star rating on the Campus Pride Index. Our community is characterized by respect for every person and a commitment to social justice. Equity and inclusion are central to Earlham's institutional priorities and our leadership is committed to widening the path to an Earlham education.

Earlham College is seeking a Visiting Assistant Professor of Chemistry (One Year Appointment) to join our team.

Job Summary:

Earlham College invites applications for a full-time Visiting Assistant Professor position in the Department of Chemistry beginning in August 2025. This position is a one-year appointment; however, we anticipate a tenure-track search in Analytical Chemistry this coming fall. The Chemistry department seeks candidates excited about teaching bright and motivated undergraduates in a small liberal arts college environment.

The Chemistry program at Earlham strives to help students gain the analytical and critical thinking and writing skills required to attend top graduate schools, medical schools, veterinary schools, and public health programs or to gain employment in industry. The Department of Chemistry is housed in a recently expanded and renovated

LEED-certified facility, and offers a BA in Chemistry, including an ACS Certified degree, as well as an interdepartmental BA in Biochemistry.

The department strives to develop students data analysis and contemporary laboratory skills using research-based projects throughout our laboratory curriculum that takes advantage of our modern instrumentation, including a 400MHz multinuclear NMR, GC-MS, ICP, Flame and Graphite-Furnace AA, FT-IR, DSC, spectrofluorometer, HPLC, and portable FT-IR and XRF spectrometers. For more information on our facility, please visit: http://www.earlham.edu/chemistry.

Responsibilities:

• Participation in some combination of lectures and laboratories in our general chemistry courses, as well as upper-level courses in the successful candidates area of expertise.
• The typical teaching load for Visiting Assistant Professors in the Chemistry Department is 12 contact hours (equivalent to two lectures and two three-hour laboratory sections, or some combination, each semester).
• Although not a requirement for the position, opportunities are available for the successful candidate to pursue independent research involving undergraduate student collaborators.

• Ph.D. in Chemistry or a closely related discipline are preferred. Candidates who are ABD are also encouraged to apply.
• Prior teaching experience.
• For this one-year position, ability to teach Physical and/or Analytical Chemistry would be a plus.
• Evidence of or potential for successfully engaging students from diverse backgrounds in the classroom.
• Ability to work collegially within the academic environment.
• Strong experimental skills using modern instrumentation.

Benefits Working at Earlham:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance*
• Company paid Long-Term Disability after 1 year of full-time service*
• Basic and Voluntary Life insurance*
• Employee Assistance Program*
• Campus Store Discount
• Free ticket vouchers for Richmond Symphony Orchestra
• Wellness Center Free Membership or Discount for eligible employees
• Athletic Games-Free entry to all home games
• Free entry into most Theatre/Music shows
• Tuition Benefits for Immediate Family for eligible employees*
• 403(b) Retirement* For eligible employees, Earlham will contribute a non-elective contribution equal to 5% of gross pay after 2 years of service. After 3 years of service, this non-elective contribution increases to 8%. Vesting credit is available for new employees with previous service in the education sector with required documentation.
• Many Wayne County Chamber of Commerce member businesses offer discounts to anyone with an Earlham ID
• All employee benefit offerings are subject to employee eligibility per plan documents.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

To Apply:

• Please submit the following application materials through our Earlham Careers Portal:
• Curriculum Vitae
• Graduate transcripts
• Cover letter - Address your interest in the opening explaining your relevant work history as it pertains to this position.
• Statement of DEI Submit your thoughts and experience with matters of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, as it relates and specifically pertains to this position, in a 300 1000 word statement. (Examples of helpful topics include: your understanding of DEI principles, past experiences with DEI, and/or future plans to contribute to DEI at Earlham.)
• Statement of your Teaching Philosophy.
• Research statement addressing your research history, and your expected timeline and plans for establishing a research program at Earlham.
• List of Three Professional References with Contact Information

Earlham College is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or religion in its employment policies. In addition, Earlham explicitly prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression, in accordance with Title IX, Title VI, Title VII, and other applicable state and federal laws. As an institution with a Quaker identity, Earlham encourages applications from members of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers).

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