Position Details Position Information Posting NumberFPA00404PPosition TitleVisiting Assistant Professor
– ChemistryDepartmentChemistryPosition StatusFull-TimePosition TypeTemporaryMonths per Year9 MonthsWork hoursStart Date (For temporary positions only)Fall 2020End Date (For temporary positions only)Spring 2022Position Band/LevelFacultyPay RangeWill Letters of Recommendation be required from references?No Ad Text Job Summary The Skidmore College ACS-approved Department of Chemistry invites applications from qualified individuals for a two-year Visiting Assistant Professor position to teach in our biochemistry and introductory chemistry sequences beginning Fall 2020.
Skidmore is a highly selective, nationally-ranked liberal arts college located in Saratoga Springs, New York with 2,650 undergraduates, 24% of whom are domestic students of color, 12% are international students, and 14% are first generation students.
The successful candidate will contribute to the growing diversity and excellence of the academic community through their inclusive teaching.
With its relatively small size and student-faculty ratio (8:1), Skidmore is known for its faculty of teacher-scholars devoted to the instruction and mentoring of undergraduates.
A commitment to teach, mentor, and advise a diverse student population in an inclusive manner is essential.
A Ph.D.
in biochemistry or a related field is required.
The successful candidate will be expected to teach on average 9 contact hours each semester (a lecture section is 3 contact hours, a lab section is 3 to 4 contact hours), primarily in our biochemistry and introductory chemistry sequences.
Please visit our position search page https://ift.tt/2lg2y19 for additional information including about teaching loads, resources available, and the search process.
We encourage applications from individuals with identities historically minoritized in the sciences and who have experience working with diverse student populations.
Successful applicants should highlight any specific experiences and expertise related to supporting a diverse and inclusive educational community throughout their application materials.
Review of applications will begin on February 17, 2020 and will continue until the position is filled.
Minimum Qualifications A Ph.D.
in biochemistry or a related field is required in order to teach courses in our biochemistry sequence.
A demonstrated commitment to teach a diverse student population in an inclusive manner is essential.
Preferred Qualifications Prior teaching experience and or training is preferred.
EEO Statement Skidmore College is committed to being an inclusive campus community and, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, domestic violence victim status, familial status, dating violence, or stalking, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Employment at Skidmore College is contingent upon an acceptable background check result.
CREATIVE THOUGHT MATTERS.
Special Instructions to Applicant A complete application includes the following materials: (1) a cover letter that includes how you will effectively engage with a diverse student body as a teacher and mentor; (2) a curriculum vitae; (3) a statement of inclusive teaching philosophy that explains how you will effectively teach, mentor, and engage with students in an inclusive manner, informed by your teaching experience and training, as well as denotes courses you are interested in teaching.
If you have a separate diversity statement you can merge that with your teaching statement; (4) copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts scanned as one PDF; and (5) the names, affiliations, and contact information of three professional references.
Review of applications will begin on 02/17/2020.
Posting Information Posting Date01/27/2020Open Until FilledClosing DateQuicklink for Posting https://ift.tt/2JlEqDl Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk ().
Where did you first learn about this position?
Chronicle of Higher Education Diverse Issues in Higher Education Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC) HigherEdJobs.com Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education Indeed.com Inside Higher Education LinkedIn New York State Department of Labor Saratoga Chamber of Commerce Saratogian Scholarly Hires Skidmore Website Times Union Twitter Career Fair Invited by Department to Apply Professional Conference Professional journal/publication Referred by Skidmore Employee Other Will you have a Ph.D.
in biochemistry or related field at the time of appointment?
Yes No Documents Needed to Apply Required Documents Cover Letter Curriculum Vitae Teaching Statement Transcript List of Three References Optional Documents
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