Title: Visiting Assistant Professor
Department Org: Chemistry - 101230
Employee Classification: F3 - Faculty 9 Month Non AAUP
Bargaining Unit: Bargaining Unit Exempt
Posted Salary: $22,500/Semester
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at The University of Toledo invites applications for an initial one semester visiting assistant professor position. This position, which is subject to budgetary approval, will start mid academic year in January 2024 and may be renewed for up to three (3) full academic years. A Ph.D. degree in chemistry or a related discipline is preferred.
Applicants from all areas of chemistry will be considered. The successful candidates will be expected to be committed to excellence in teaching and student success at the undergraduate level. Opportunities for research collaboration with the current faculty are also possible for further professional development.
The University offers competitive salaries and benefits packages. Further information is available at www.utoledo.edu/nsm/chemistry/. Applicants must submit to https://www.utoledo.edu/jobs a cover letter, current curriculum vitae, and a statement of teaching philosophy as a single pdf file and arrange for three letters of recommendation to be emailed to utchem@utoledo.edu. Review of applicants will begin after July 1, 2023 and continue until the position is filled.
Job Description:
The visiting assistant professor will primarily be responsible for teaching foundational courses in the undergraduate curriculum at the 1000 and 2000 level in the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry and occasionally at the undergraduate/graduate cross-listed level.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education/experience/licensing:
• Ph.D. in chemistry or closely related discipline
Communication and other skills:
• Ability to generate enthusiasm and engage students in classroom environment
• Knowledge of modern computer use
The University of Toledo is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and to maintaining a welcoming and respectful community to all members, regardless of their race, national origin, religion, beliefs, age, socioeconomic status, gender, sexual orientation, or disability status. As part of this commitment, we require that all applicants for faculty positions include a statement that discusses their past and/or planned contributions to a culture of equity and inclusion in the areas of research, teaching, or service. In this statement, the applicant should also reflect upon their experiences and vision regarding how their values and experiences advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in working with students, faculty, and staff.
The University of Toledo is a comprehensive state institution of 16,979 students. Located on an attractive suburban campus near the Maumee River and Lake Erie, The University of Toledo is less than 40 miles from Ann Arbor, 60 miles from Detroit, 90 miles from Cleveland, and has access to an extensive system of Metroparks and recreation areas.
Conditions of Employment:
All UToledo employees on all campuses, including those working on campus and working remotely, are required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, or have an approved exemption.
To promote the highest levels of health and well-being, the University of Toledo campuses are tobacco-free. To further this effort, the University of Toledo Health Science Campus Medical Center is requiring candidates for employment to be nicotine-free. Pre-employment health screening requirements will include cotinine (nicotine) testing, as well as drug and other required health screenings for the position. With the exception of positions within University of Toledo Main Campus and the University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences, the employment offer is conditional upon successful completion of a cotinine test and Occupational Health clearance.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. The University of Toledo does not discriminate in employment, educational programs, or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, disability, familial status, or political affiliation.
The University is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, dual-career professionals and covered veterans.
The University of Toledo provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation to complete this application, or for testing or interviewing, please contact the Human Resources Department at 419-530-4747 between the hours of 8:30AM and 5:00PM or apply online for an accommodation request.
Computer access is available at most public libraries and at the Office of Human Resources located in the Center for Administrative Support on the Main Campus of the University of Toledo.
