Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor, Chemistry

Widener University; Chester; On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established institution is seeking a Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor in Chemistry to inspire students in both introductory and advanced courses. This role emphasizes a commitment to undergraduate education, with duties including teaching general, organic, and biochemistry. The successful candidate will join a department dedicated to innovative teaching practices, including green chemistry. If you are passionate about chemistry and education, this opportunity allows you to make a significant impact on students' academic journeys in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Starke Verpflichtung zur Lehre auf Bachelor-Niveau.
• Erfahrung in der Lehre von Chemiekursen, insbesondere organischer Chemie, bevorzugt.

Responsibilities

• Unterricht von Chemiekursen für verschiedene Studienrichtungen.
• Engagieren von Studierenden in einem inklusiven Lernumfeld.

Skills

Unterrichtserfahrung in Chemie

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Interpersonelle Fähigkeiten

Engagement für inklusive Lernumgebungen

Education

Doktortitel in Chemie

Äquivalente Erfahrung in einem chemiebezogenen Bereich

Job description

Thank you for your interest in working at Widener University.

Widener University is committed to fostering an inclusive community in which faculty, staff, and students from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive. You are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an application, please contact the Office of Human Resources.

Widener University is committed to fostering an inclusive community in which faculty, staff, and students from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive. You are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an application, please contact the Office of Human Resources.

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Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor, Chemistry

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Work type: Faculty (Non-tenure track)
Location: Chester
Categories: Faculty

Widener University is currently seeking a Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor of Chemistry in the College of Arts and Sciences starting in the 2025-26 academic year. The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching. Teaching duties will include introductory chemistry courses and laboratories for both science/engineering majors and for non-science majors, including general, organic, and biochemistry for nursing students, as well as upper-level chemistry courses.

Widener’s Chemistry department is a proud signer of Beyond Benign’s Green Chemistry Commitment and is invested in the teaching of green chemistry across our curriculum. Experience in green chemistry is beneficial.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (including, but not limited to):

Essential duties:

• Teaching chemistry courses.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (education/training and experience required):

Required:

• A demonstrated commitment to undergraduate education.
• A doctoral degree in chemistry or equivalent experience in a chemistry-related discipline. ABD candidates will be considered but must successfully defend by August 15, 2025.

Preferred:

• Experience teaching undergraduate chemistry courses is preferred, especially in organic chemistry.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage students and create an inclusive learning environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse group of students and faculty.

For full consideration, qualified candidates must submit a cover letter, CV, and a teaching philosophy. Three letters of references are requested and should be sent to: [e-mail] . Reviewing process will start on May 12, 2025. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Only those selected to interview will be contacted.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Widener University is committed to fostering an inclusive community in which faculty, staff, and students from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive.We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or status as a protected veteran.

Widener University, an independent, metropolitan, doctoral-intensive university, connects curricula to social issues through civic engagement. Dynamic teaching, active scholarship, personal attention and experiential learning are key components of the Widener Experience. Located in Chester, PA, Widener's main campus is nestled between Philadelphia, PA and Wilmington, DE, with Law Schools located in both Harrisburg and Wilmington. For more information about the university, please visit our website at www.widener.edu.

EOE M/F/V/D

Advertised: 01 May 2025 Eastern Daylight Time
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