"Visiting Professor Department of Chemistry"

Position Details: Randolph-Macon College invites applications for 2 full time visiting positions in the Department of Chemistry for academic year 2026-27. The area of specialization is open. One of the positions is potentially renewable for up to 3 years.

Institution Information: Randolph-Macon College is a nationally recognized residential institution of about 1800 students located in Ashland, Virginia, just north of Richmond. Founded in 1830, the college offers a broad range of academic programs, including a graduate program in PA studies. The RMC curriculum, grounded in a liberal arts core, and our culture personal attention foster intellectual growth and personal development, with a steadfast focus on helping students find and navigate pathways through college and to successful outcomes. With a commitment to inclusivity and hands-on learning, Randolph-Macon College provides an extraordinary educational experience – enhanced by exceptional athletic and extracurricular activities and supportive alumni – and prepares graduates for success in their chosen fields and in their lives.

The Department of Chemistry at Randolph-Macon College administers an ACS-certified curriculum with programs of emphasis in Biochemistry, Research, Education and Forensic Chemistry. We are a collegial group of teacher-scholars, providing a stimulating intellectual environment for teaching and research, as well as opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration with colleagues in other departments. The College has extensive instrumentation for teaching and research, including two NMR spectrometers, an X-ray diffractometer, a GC-MS, HPLC, a multi-functional plate reader, IR spectrometers, and multiple UV-Vis spectrometers.

Major/Essential Functions: Primary teaching responsibilities will include teaching in the introductory chemistry curriculum, upper-level chemistry electives and contributions to general education. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to mentor undergraduate students in research.

Minimum Qualifications:

• PhD in chemistry or a closely related field. We will consider candidates who have achieved ABD status and will complete their degree by August 1, 2026.
• Preparation to teach introductory chemistry and upper-level chemistry electives.
• Experience working with people from diverse backgrounds or a demonstrated commitment to pedagogical methods that enable students to reach their maximum potential.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated effectiveness or commitment to undergraduate teaching
• Experience instructing undergraduates independently and/or as a TA
• Postdoctoral or similar research experience
• Research agenda suitable to undergraduate collaboration
• Demonstrated record of incorporating pedagogical methods that enable students across diverse groups to reach their maximum potential

Application Procedures: Please complete an online application at https://bit.ly/RMC0029 to include uploading the following as a single pdf addressed to Sabrina Granderson, Administrative Services Coordinator, no later than October 15, 2025.

The documents that must be uploaded include the following:

• Letter of application that addresses the position qualifications
• Curriculum vitae
• A one-page teaching statement that addresses how you plan to actively support students across a broad range of experiences, interests, and perspectives.
• A one-page statement of your intended research plans.
• Transcripts (scanned copies acceptable).
• The names and contact information for three professional references (at least one must be able to address teaching experience and teaching effectiveness; please indicate the teaching reference in your letter of application). Please do not ask for references to submit letters of recommendation; the committee will contact professional references by phone.

For full consideration, applications must be received by October 15, 2025. While applications may be accepted after this date, it is not guaranteed that they will be considered. At this time, please only upload the required documents listed above. Incomplete applications will not be considered by the search committee.

Randolph-Macon College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, disability, or veteran status in its education or employment programs or activities.