What are the responsibilities and job description for the Visiting Assistant Professor of Chemistry position at University of Mount Union?
Location : Alliance, OH
Job Type : Faculty - Full Time
Job Number : 2024-00351
Department : Academic Affairs
Division : Faculty
Opening Date : 12 / 03 / 2024
Description
The Department of Biochemistry, Chemistry, and Physics at the University of Mount Union, an ACS approved program, invites applicants for a one-year Visiting Assistant Professor of Chemistry position to begin August 1, 2025. Depending on projected curricular needs of the University, this appointment may be eligible for conversion to a renewable, non-tenure track position.
Responsibilities
Teaching responsibilities include courses in general chemistry as well as possible opportunities in the candidate's area of expertise. Opportunities to engage students in undergraduate research will also be available.
Qualifications
Applicants should hold a Ph. D. in Chemistry or Biochemistry; ABD will be considered. Consideration will also be given to applicants with a master's degree and four years of full-time university teaching experience. Applicants should submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy and statement of research interests to www.mountunion.edu / employment. Three letters of recommendation will be requested of applicants after the initial review.
Please contact the search committee chair, Dr. Scott Mason, masonss@mountunion.edu, with any questions. Review of applications will begin January 13, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled.
Descriptive Information
Candidates should provide a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, and contact information for three professional references. Electronic applications are required and can be submitted online at www.mountunion.edu / employment.
The University of Mount Union, a private Midwestern institution founded in 1846, offers a rigorous and relevant academic program that is grounded in the liberal arts tradition. Mount Union's nearly 2,200 students can select from 50 broad-based and career-specific undergraduate majors; master's programs in physician assistant studies, education, and business administration; and a doctoral program in physical therapy. Known for its academic excellence and personal approach, the institution boasts a 12 : 1 student-faculty ratio and a curriculum delivered by dedicated faculty members, 91% of whom hold terminal degrees in their fields.
In the past two decades, more than $200 million has been invested in the construction and renovation of modern facilities including a recreation center, apartment-style housing options, health and medical sciences facility, business and engineering building, and performing arts center. Primarily residential in nature, Mount Union's picturesque 123-acre campus is located in Alliance, OH (population 23,000), within 80 miles of both Cleveland and Pittsburgh. The 162-acre Huston-Brumbaugh Nature Center is located six miles away. The University's endowment is in excess of $173 million.
The University strives to make its exceptional educational experience accessible to students of all financial backgrounds. Its increasingly-diverse campus community benefits from a student-centered approach and array of activities for cultural, civic, and social development. Students experience outstanding opportunities for success after graduation, both in the workforce and in graduate study. For more information, visit www.mountunion.edu.
For benefit eligible positions, the University of Mount Union provides a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to : free tuition, generous retirement contribution, medical / RX insurance through AultCare, dental and vision insurance, and group life and disability insurance. The University of Mount Union prides itself on its dedication to the health and well-being of its community and offers tobacco cessation resources, as all campus buildings and property are tobacco free.
- Participation in most benefit programs is optional and participation is effective after the completion of the formal enrollment process and after the appropriate waiting periods. A detailed explanation of benefits offered for this position is provided by Human Resources during on-campus interviews.
