Date posted: Feb 7, 2023

Visiting Assistant Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Colorado College | Colorado Springs, Colorado, United State of America (USA)
Opportunity Type: Full-time
Current Program: Bachelor's
Topics: Organic Chemistry, Education, Biochemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Physical Sciences
Sector: Academia
Compensation: Paid
Remote Position: No
Opportunity Description:
Position description: This nine-month position is renewable for a second year upon favorable performance review. The ideal candidates will have a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching in a liberal arts setting. We seek visiting faculty who can teach introductory courses to a diverse community of students. The primary teaching responsibilities for these positions are General Chemistry I & II (CH 107, CH 108) and/or Organic Chemistry I (CH 250). Colorado College is a nationally recognized, residential liberal arts college with about 2,000 students. Located one hour south of Denver, the city of Colorado Springs offers many cultural and recreational activities in the foothills of the Rocky Mountain Region. The College actively promotes a dynamic and inclusive environment in which students and employees of diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives can learn and work. Colorado College has made a commitment to become an antiracist institution. One distinguishing feature of Colorado College is its Block Plan, in which professors teach, and students take, one course at a time. Each block is three and a half weeks long, and the full year visitor will teach six blocks during the academic year. The department fosters a supportive and inclusive learning community of faculty and students who share a passion for chemistry and biochemistry. We aim to provide a nurturing learning environment that stimulates growth and intellectual exploration. The department values both depth and breadth in chemistry and biochemistry, as well as potential for implementing innovative and inclusive teaching methods in a liberal arts setting. The department supports the college’s commitment to becoming an antiracist institution through faculty diversity, ongoing review and diversification of our curriculum and use of inclusive pedagogy in the classroom. Support for faculty is available through programs like the Mentoring Alliance Program (MAP) as well as professional development opportunities through the Crown Center for Teaching. Minimum qualifications: A Ph.D. in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related field is required. Applications from candidates who have reached ABD status will be considered. Preferred qualifications: Experience teaching introductory chemistry or biochemistry course. Experience with inclusive pedagogy.
How to Apply?
Applications should contain: A cover letter describing your interest in teaching chemistry in a liberal arts environment; a curriculum vitae; a teaching statement including a discussion of your potential to incorporate active learning strategies on the Block Plan; a statement detailing your potential to contribute to diversity, inclusion, and equity at Colorado College; undergraduate and graduate school transcripts; and three confidential letters of recommendation (submitted separately). Please submit application materials to mcherry@coloradocollege.edu by March 3, 2023. For more information, contact Habiba Vaghoo, Associate Professor and Associate Chair, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, at hvaghoo@coloradocollege.edu.
Program Dates:
Academic year 2023-2024
Deadline:
March 3, 2023