Temporary Assistant Professor of Chemistry

Temporary Assistant Professor of Chemistry

Company:
Fairmont State University

Job Location:
Fairmont

Category:
Chemistry

Type:
Full-Time

Type of Position: Faculty

Department: Dept of Natural Sciences

Appointment Length: Aug - May (9 mo)

Tenure Status
3 - Faculty, not tenure eligible

Academic Rank
3 - Temporary Assistant Professor

Is this considered a "term" position?
Yes

Benefits Eligible?: Yes

F.T.E.: 1.00

Grant Funded Position?: No

If temporary (or grant funded) position, indicate ending date: 05/21/2027

Description of Job Duties and Responsibilities

Fairmont State University seeks candidates for a full-time Temporary Assistant Professor of Chemistry faculty position for the academic year 2026-27 in our small, student-centered, collaborative, and ACS-approved chemistry program. Highly qualified candidates may be considered for transition to a tenure-track position. Applicants must provide evidence of competency in teaching courses such as general chemistry (major and non-major), foundational biochemistry, analytical chemistry, and instrumental analysis. In addition, the candidate is expected to participate in maintaining several of our instruments (e.g. AA, GC, FTIR, UV/Vis, electrochemistry).

Chemistry faculty teach 15 contact hours per semester (including laboratories). Faculty also mentor students in undergraduate student projects and clubs, serve on university and college committees, rotationally serve as chemistry program coordinator, help maintain instrumentation and shared laboratory space, conduct program and course assessment, and participate in department and program activities. Scholarship is expected and can take many forms.

We actively collaborate with the other Natural Science programs and share instrumentation. Fairmont State has a strong focus on student success and has been a collaborating institution on a major NSF INCLUDES Alliance award in support of rural, first-generation students. Additionally, Fairmont State was awarded an NSF S-STEM grant to improve the educational experience of academically talented low-income students in STEM fields.

Minimum Required Education

Ph.D. in chemistry prior to the start date of the position.

Required Licenses and/or Certifications

N/A

Required Licenses Certs Summary

N/A

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Use of computer controlled instruments
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching in a collaborative, student-centered environment
• Organized
• Strong interpersonal skills

Required Quals Summary

• Use of computer controlled instruments
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching in a collaborative, student-centered environment
• Organized
• Strong interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Undergraduate teaching experience
• Ability to contribute to ongoing student-driven projects in chemistry and related disciplines is encouraged.
• Demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for disadvantaged students through teaching or mentoring activities is desired.

Requisition Number: 2026034FP

Number of Vacancies: 1

Anticipated Hire Date: August 2026

Position End Date (if temporary): 05/21/2027

Job Close Date: 05/04/2026

Open Until Filled: No

Quicklink for Posting: https://www.fairmontstatejobs.com/postings/10459