Job Summary
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania enrolls approximately 7,500 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs. Located in a charming rural setting in Kutztown, Pennsylvania, the University is just a 20-minute drive from the metropolitan areas of Allentown/Bethlehem and Reading, and about an hour from the Philadelphia metropolitan area. The University seeks to hire employees with experience working with diverse populations.
The Department of Physical Sciences invites applications for a one-year, full-time analytical chemistry position beginning August 2025. Teaching responsibilities will include analytical chemistry lecture and laboratory and general chemistry laboratory with other classes as needed. Some evening labs may be possible. Course modalities will be in person. The teaching load consists of 12 contact hours per semester.
Courses include CHEM 230 (Analytical Chemistry I) Labs, CHEM 340 (Analytical Chemistry II) Lecture and Labs, CHEM 100 (General Chemistry I) Labs. All courses to be taught at the undergraduate level.
Minimum Qualifications
A minimum of a master's degree or ABD-doctoral degree in chemistry or related field along with two years of college-level teaching experience, or equivalent, are required. Successful interview and demonstration of relevant ability are also required along with a commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree and Ph.D. plus two (2) years of college-level teaching experience.
Supplemental Information
Submit your application including cover letter, curriculum vitae, graduate and undergraduate transcripts, a brief statement of teaching philosophy, and three current letters of recommendation. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Successful interview, reference checks, background clearances (PA Criminal, Child Abuse Clearance & FBI Clearance), and demonstration of ability are requisite qualifications for all positions. The University is very interested in hiring employees who have had extensive experience with diverse populations.Non-Discrimination Statement
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