Assistant Professor of Chemistry

Wofford College is a place where thought leads, where ideas are celebrated and problem solving is expected. Wofford invites applicants who are focused on student success and excited to join a community committed to preparing thought leaders.

Wofford College, established in 1854, is a four-year, residential liberal arts college located in Spartanburg, South Carolina. It offers 27 major fields of study to a student body of 1,874 undergraduates. Nationally known for the strength of its academic program, outstanding faculty, experiential learning opportunities and successful and supportive graduates, Wofford is recognized consistently as a “best value” and for its commitment to student success and accessibility for low- and middle-income students. The college community has 12 sororities and fraternities as well as 20 NCAA Division I athletics teams.

The Department of Chemistry at Wofford College invites applications for a tenure-track
Assistant Professor of Chemistry position beginning in Fall 2025. A successful candidate will
hold a PhD in organic chemistry, biochemistry, chemical biology, or medicinal chemistry and will
be able to teach lab-based courses in organic chemistry and biochemistry. As a department, we
place high value on faculty-student relationships. The students, faculty, and staff enjoy
Wofford’s supportive and collaborative campus environment.

EXPECTATIONS: 

The Assistant Professor of Chemistry will be responsible for teaching Organic Chemistry,
courses in support of Wofford’s Biochemistry Concentration, and General Chemistry. 
Candidates are also expected to be able to teach courses at an advanced level in organic
chemistry and biochemical-related topics. There are expectations for scholarly engagement
that furthers the education of undergraduates. The faculty will also mentor students in
independent research in support of the Department’s Biochemistry Concentration. The
research must be appropriate for undergraduate students at a small liberal arts college.

Wofford’s science faculty typically teach 12 contact hours during each of the Fall and Spring
terms. During the January Interim term, professors teach a variety of topics using experiential
teaching methods.

Wofford faculty are teacher-scholars with a high aptitude and interest in undergraduate
teaching and advising, community outreach, and a commitment to the liberal arts. Tenure
expectations are that a faculty demonstrates excellence in teaching in the classroom and
laboratory, continues scholarly development, and provides service to the College.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

This position requires the following:

• PhD in Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Biology, Medicinal Chemistry, or closely related field
• Excellence in teaching lectures and laboratories in Organic Chemistry, courses in support of the Biochemistry Concentration, and General Chemistry
• Ability to collaborate in a team or group
• Commitment to inclusive teaching and advising in the context of a liberal arts college
• Successfully conduct research with undergraduates in bioorganic chemistry or biochemistry at Wofford College.

The following qualifications are desirable:

• Previous successful teaching experience
• Commitment to seeking external research funding
• Graduate coursework on teaching and/or additional pedagogical training through workshops or certifications
• Experience working with a diverse population in the broader campus community (students, parents, alumni, faculty, and staff)
• An interest in and commitment to teaching in the College’s Interim program

APPLICATION: 

Application materials include:
(1) a cover letter explaining your interest in this position
(2) a current curriculum vitae
(3) a statement of your teaching philosophy which should include:

• An articulation of interest in and understanding of working at a residential, liberal arts college
• A description of how your approach to teaching and scholarship would contribute to the College’s goal of creating a richly diverse and welcoming educational environment
• What new coursework you could contribute in advanced organic chemistry and in the biochemistry concentration

(4) a statement of research interests that describes students’ participation and facility/instrumentation requirements
(5) your unofficial academic transcripts (undergraduate and graduate)
(6) three reference letters that can speak to your teaching ability, commitment to inclusivity, ability to sustain independent scholarly activity, and ability to collaborate. Please have all
reference letters emailed to ChemistrySearch@wofford.edu from the recommender.

Submit your letter, CV, teaching philosophy, research statement, and transcripts as a single .pdf attachment in an email sent to ChemistrySearch@Wofford.edu by October 14, 2024.

EEO STATEMENT

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