Chemistry Teaching Faculty Position at West Virginia University

The C. Eugene Bennett Department of Chemistry at West Virginia University invites applications for a Teaching Assistant Professor or Instructor position, beginning August 2009. The successful applicant will participate in teaching and development of the general chemistry program. The position is a nine-month appointment and includes full benefits. There is potential for summer teaching at additional compensation. Teaching Assistant Professors at WVU are eligible for promotion; however, promotion to senior ranks is not a requirement for institutional commitment and career stability in a Teaching Faculty appointment. Appointments are renewable term appointments, with provision for up to three-year renewable terms for successful teaching faculty. There is no maximum number of terms.

Applicants must have a doctoral or master's degree in chemistry or chemical education; a doctoral degree is required for appointment as Teaching Assistant Professor. Applicants must be committed to active learning and a student-centered orientation, have an interest in course development, have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and be willing to use instructional and web-based technologies. Teaching experience (lectures in a course over the duration of an entire semester or term) is highly desirable. Offer of employment is contingent upon ability to provide satisfactory documentation at time of application verifying eligibility to work for West Virginia University in the above-mentioned position.

Applicants must submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, description of teaching philosophy, and arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent to the search committee. Include teaching evaluations, as available. All materials must be mailed to: Teaching Professor Search Committee, C. Eugene Bennett Department of Chemistry, PO Box 6045, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV 26506-6045. Recommendation letters must address the applicant's teaching capability. Review of completed applications will continue until the position is filled, with priority given to applications received by January 15, 2009. WVU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Women and protected class individuals are encouraged to apply.

To apply:

All materials must be mailed to: Teaching Professor Search Committee, C. Eugene Bennett Department of Chemistry, PO Box 6045, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV 26506-6045.