Visiting Assistant Professor of Chemistry

Position Information

Title
Visiting Assistant Professor of Chemistry

Tenure Track or Non Tenure Track
Non Tenure Track

Faculty Rank
Assistant Professor

Open Date
03/17/2023

Close Date
07/28/2023

Full or Part Time
Full Time

Position Summary

The Department of Chemistry at Trinity College invites applications for a one year, full-time visiting assistant professor to join our vibrant and diverse faculty and students in the fall term of 2023. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in Chemistry and possess the ability to teach introductory and/or organic chemistry lecture and laboratory courses. The successful candidate will be part of a team that collaborates in teaching the lecture and laboratory courses in introductory and organic chemistry. We use a guided-inquiry approach where the contribution of each student’s laboratory data plays a central role in how all students learn.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, with full consideration given to those received by March 29, 2023. Questions about the position can be addressed to Prof. Timothy Curran via email ( timothy.curran@trincoll.edu );

A complete application should include a cover letter, CV, a 1-2 page statement on teaching philosophy and goals, official transcripts (combined as one pdf), and contact information for three individuals who will provide letters of recommendation. Regarding the teaching statement, candidates should address in this document how their teaching will succeed with the diverse student population at the College.

Trinity College requires proof of COVID19 vaccination or an approved exemption prior to beginning employment. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. In particular, applicants who require the H-1B visa cannot be considered, and applicants who require sponsorship for visas other than the H-1B visa will be required to pay all costs associated with visa applications.

Trinity College seeks a staff that reflects the changing demographics of our student body. Our student body is diverse, representing 41 states and 70 countries, with 21 percent U.S. students of color and 50 percent who identify as women. More than 90 percent of students live on campus. Trinity is a highly selective, independent, nonsectarian liberal arts institution located in the capital city of Hartford, Conn. With more than 2,100 full-time undergraduate students and 91 graduate students, the college maintains a rigorous academic profile complemented by a vibrant and diverse co-curricular program. We consider our location in a culturally and socioeconomically diverse capital city to be among Trinity’s most distinctive assets, and we cultivate strong connections with our surrounding neighbors and with institutions and organizations throughout Hartford and the region. As a preeminent liberal arts college in an urban setting, Trinity College prepares students to be bold, independent thinkers who lead transformative lives.

Qualifications

Candidates should have a Ph.D. in Chemistry and possess the ability to teach introductory and/or organic chemistry lecture and laboratory courses.

Compensation

Competitive salary and benefits.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Members of groups affected by affirmative action guidelines are strongly encouraged to apply. Consideration of applications will begin on April 1, 2023 and will continue until the position is filled.

Applicants will be asked to list contact information for reference providers, including email addresses. Once a completed dossier is submitted, automatic emails will be generated to each reference provider, directing each referee to a unique URL where he or she must go to upload a letter of recommendation. Applicants using Interfolio (or other dossier service) should provide the appropriate unique Interfolio email address for each reference letter writer.

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https://trincoll.peopleadmin.com/postings/2920

Trinity College is an independent, nonsectarian liberal arts college for men and women, with approximately 2,200 undergraduate students and 200 faculty members, located in Hartford, Connecticut. Our Mission is “Engage. Connect. Transform.” As the preeminent liberal arts college in an urban setting, Trinity College prepares students to be bold, independent thinkers who lead transformative lives. Trinity is an actively engaged community of students, faculty and staff who work together to develop and sustain the intellectual and creative opportunities central to a first-class liberal arts education. Hartford, the state capital, provides many opportunities for cultural and social engagement.

The College is committed to building a representative and diverse faculty, administrative staff, and student body. Trinity is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Applicants with disabilities should request, in advance, any needed accommodation in order to participate in the application process.

For all faculty positions, completion of the Ph.D. or appropriate equivalent is expected. Candidates should have a strong commitment to undergraduate and interdisciplinary teaching in a liberal arts context, and a well-articulated plan for sustained research. Trinity is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through their research, teaching, and service.