"Visiting Assistant Professor of Chemistry - One-Year Appointment for 2025-2026 AY"

Visiting Assistant Professor of Chemistry - One-Year Appointment for 2025-2026 AY

Company: Gettysburg College

Job Location: Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

Category: Chemistry

Type: Full-Time

Department: Chemistry

Is Tenure Track: No

Job Summary

The Department of Chemistry at Gettysburg College invites applications for a one-year, full-time, Visiting Assistant Professor position beginning August 2025. Successful candidates will be able to teach lecture courses in general chemistry and laboratory courses in biochemistry and general chemistry. The teaching load for these positions will be the equivalent of six courses per year, where the first laboratory in an academic year counts as a full course and succeeding labs count as half a course.

Gettysburg College is a highly selective liberal arts college located within 90 minutes of the Baltimore/Washington metropolitan area. Established in 1832, the College has a rich history and is situated on a 220-acre campus with an enrollment of over 2,300 students.

Qualifications

We seek individuals who have a genuine interest in teaching within the liberal arts. Candidates must have a doctorate in chemistry or a closely allied field; ABDs will be considered if the degree will be completed prior to the start date. College-level teaching experience is preferred. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who can demonstrate through their teaching, scholarship, and/or governance that they can contribute to the diversity and inclusive excellence of our community.

The Gettysburg College Chemistry Department considers the diversity of its students, staff, and faculty to be of critical importance to its educational mission. As a department we are committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive environment that welcomes, supports, and respects all of its members, from all backgrounds and experiences. Each and every member is critical to developing a community that values the diversity of experiences including but not limited to race, religion, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, disability, and place of origin. The faculty and staff work to connect with and support each member of our community and expect all others to do the same in developing an environment that is free from harassment, exploitation, intimidation, and discrimination.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants should complete online application and include a cover letter stating specific interest in the position; a curriculum vitae; a statement of teaching philosophy, including details about a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (3 pages maximum); and current email addresses for at least three professional references. Professional references will be contacted by Gettysburg College to submit letters of recommendation electronically. Applications will be reviewed starting on Feb. 24, 2025 and will continue to be reviewed until the positions are filled. Inquiries should be directed to Professor Don Jameson, Chair of the Chemistry Department and search committee chair, at djameson@gettysburg.edu.