Contract Faculty

Job No: 496445

Full Time/Part Time: Full-time

Location: South Orange

Categories: Faculty

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Seton Hall University invites applications for a full-time academic year visiting assistant professor position beginning August 2024. The candidate should demonstrate excellence in teaching of introductory general and/or organic chemistry courses, especially for non-majors and possess the ability and desire to interact and collaborate with members of the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry and other departments whose students take these courses. Contract faculty ordinarily teach 24 credits per year (12 per semester).

Duties and Responsibilities:

Seton Hall University is located in South Orange, New Jersey, 14 miles from New York City. It is the oldest Catholic diocesan institution of higher education in the United States and is home to about 6,300 undergraduate and 4,700 graduate students. A vibrant and culturally diverse community, Seton Hall pursues academic excellence and ethical development in a collaborative environment and prepares its students to be servant leaders in their professional and community lives.

The 15 full-time faculty in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry have interests spanning the entire field and we value high-quality teaching, scholarship and service. Our courses emphasize critical thinking, building scientific knowledge and ability and include the full range of introductory, advanced undergraduate and graduate courses, in an ACS-certified undergraduate program. We are a signer of the Green Chemistry Commitment and are active in the green chemistry community and we are committed to promoting diversity, equity and inclusion.

Primary responsibilities include teaching 12 credits of undergraduate courses per semester with emphasis on introductory general and/or organic chemistry. Additional duties include a minimum of three office hours per week and active engagement with faculty and students in daily work.

The initial contract will be for the 2024-2025 academic year, with the possibility of renewal based on strong performance and departmental need.

Required Qualifications:

Applicants should hold a PhD in chemistry, biochemistry or a closely related discipline that demonstrates knowledge and ability to teach introductory and/or second year college chemistry courses.

Desired Qualifications:

Demonstrated successful college teaching experience beyond the doctorate is a plus.

Licenses and Certificates:

Please submit a cover letter, CV, statement of teaching philosophy, evidence of teaching excellence and the names and contract information for three professional references who can speak for teaching qualifications at jobs.shu.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Questions about the position should be directed to the Department Chair, Dr. Nicholas Snow (nicholas.snow@shu.edu).

Salary Grade:

FA01 - Faculty

Exempt/Nonexempt: Exempt

Physical Demands: General Office Environment

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Seton Hall University is committed to programs of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and the principles of affirmative action.

Advertised: 05 Aug 2024

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