A 9-month (non-tenure track) visiting faculty position is open in Chemistry to begin in August 2024. The candidate is expected to teach a mix of lecture and/or laboratories in introductory chemistry, general chemistry, analytical chemistry, and possibly advanced chemistry (in the candidate’s area of expertise). The position may also include departmental duties such as a chemical preparation of laboratories. A B.S. in chemistry is required. A M.S., ABD, or Ph.D. is also required. The ideal candidate will have substantial classroom teaching experience, the ability to enrich the laboratory courses, strong instrumentation skills, and enthusiasm for working with undergraduates. The successful candidate must establish a culture of safe laboratory practice, have strong communication skills, and be able to collaborate with department staff.

The Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry offers B.A. & B.S. chemistry, B.S. biochemistry, B.S. materials chemistry, and B.S. pharmaceutical science majors. It is housed in the Christopher Hall of Science and the recent Reemsnyder Research Center, which have facilities for organic/bioorganic teaching and research and are well equipped with modern instrumentation. The department has acquired over $500,000 in external grants in past six years and the majority of Wesleyan chemistry/biochemistry students pursue graduate, medical, and professional schools.

To apply, email ONE ELECTRONIC PDF FILE which contains the following: a letter of application, curriculum vitae, names and current contact information for at least three (3) people who can provide recommendations, 1-2 page teaching statement, copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and other supporting information to academicaffairs@wvwc.edu, Dr. Lynn Linder, Chief Academic Officer, West Virginia Wesleyan College and to Dr. Joanna Webb, webb_j@wvwc.edu, department chair. Review of applications begins immediately. For full consideration, application instructions must be followed; applications must be complete and received by March 1, 2024. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Candidates must provide documents that demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States and pass a criminal background check before a contract for employment is offered. EOE