Assistant Professor of Chemistry (Tenure Track) at Concord University in Athens, West Virginia

Job Description:

Chemistry (Tenure Track) at Concord University

The Department of Physical and Environmental Sciences at Concord University is accepting applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Chemistry. The position requires the ability to develop and teach introductory general chemistry with lab, and upper-level courses that may include one or more of: biochemistry, analytical chemistry, and/or instrumental analysis. A Ph.D. in chemistry or a closely related field is required, although applicants who are ABD may be considered. Appointment at higher rank may be possible for well-qualified candidates.

The Department values and actively supports innovative teaching and participation in undergraduate research and seeks candidates with similar ideals. The chemistry program supports majors in chemistry (including a biochemistry option and a geochemistry option), biology, health sciences, nursing, science education, and environmental geosciences.

The Department maintains a diverse array of instrumentation for teaching and undergraduate research, including GC, GC-MS, fluorimeter, micro-XRF, HPLC, SCF extractor, microplate reader, ICP-ES, Raman, IR, UV-Vis, FT-IR, potentiostat/galvanostat, AFM, polarizing microscopes, thin section/materials prep laboratory, microwave reactor, plasma sputter and vacuum carbon coaters, vacuum spin coater, a benchtop NMR, and an electron microprobe (EPMA) as part of the Concord Materials and Rare Earth Elements Analysis Center. Department faculty lead or co-lead numerous externally funded projects, including an NSF REU in arctic geosciences, NSF Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program, and other collaborative initiatives in geosciences and chemistry funded by NSF and DoED. Seed grant funds are available to initiate scholarship with undergraduate students.

Concord University is a public, liberal-arts institution with an enrollment of approximately 2000 students. The University is in a scenic, small-town setting in the mountains of southern West Virginia with access to year-round outdoor recreation activities. Campus is one hour from research facilities at Virginia Tech, and near the newly designated New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, several state parks and resort parks, and a popular ski area.

Concord has a strong commitment to the principle of diversity and in that spirit seeks a broad representation of candidates including women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should apply at https://jobs.concord.edu. Applicants should upload: (1) a cover letter describing interest in teaching at a liberal-arts institution, (2) current curriculum vitae, (3) statement of teaching interests and philosophy, (4) statement of scholarly interests with plans to engage undergraduate students, (5) unofficial transcripts, and (6) a list of three individuals with contact information to serve as professional references. Contact information should include the reference's name, email address and phone number(s). The position requires a Ph.D. for appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Concord is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Questions about the position can be directed to Dr. Joseph Allen, Chair, allenj@concord.edu.