Visiting Assistant Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry - Organic Chemistry
Location: Swarthmore, Pennsylvania
Open Date: Feb 8, 2025
DescriptionThe Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Swarthmore College invites applications for a full-time one-year appointment at the level of Visiting Assistant Professor to begin in Fall 2025. The successful candidate will have research interests in the field of organic chemistry, broadly defined. The candidate will participate in the organic chemistry lecture and laboratory curricula and potentially other areas as opportunity allows. Opportunities for directing undergraduate research are available.
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry has 8.5 permanent tenure lines, an Academic Support Coordinator, a Lecturer, four lab instructors, and an instrument specialist. The Department graduates between 10 and 20 majors in Chemistry and Biochemistry as well as a special major in Chemistry Education. Classes for majors are small, students are motivated, and the opportunities for collaboration with colleagues and students are real and abundant. Additional information about the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry can be found at .
Located in the suburbs of Philadelphia and near Wilmington DE, Swarthmore College is a highly selective liberal arts college whose mission combines academic rigor with social responsibility. Swarthmore has a strong institutional commitment to diversity, and actively seeks and welcomes applications from candidates with exceptional qualifications, particularly those with demonstrable commitments to a more inclusive society and world. Applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. For more information on Faculty Diversity and Excellence at Swarthmore, see
Qualifications
The successful candidate will have a PhD in organic chemistry, or a closely related field, in hand by August 2025. Previous teaching experience is highly valued.
The strongest candidates will be expected to demonstrate a commitment to creative teaching and an active research program that speaks to and motivates undergraduates from diverse backgrounds.
Application Instructions
Apply at: . Candidates should submit a cover letter, CV, and scanned PDF copies of their undergraduate and graduate transcripts. The cover letter should speak to your interest in working at a small liberal arts college and qualifications for teaching organic chemistry courses. In addition, the cover letter can express your experience and plans for incorporating undergraduate students in a research program as well as experience and plans for creating a more inclusive environment for students. Arrange to have 3 letters submitted as part of your recommendation. At least one of your letter writers should be asked to speak directly to your teaching as part of their letter. Please address any questions you may have to Lauren Nuttle ( ).
All applications received by March 3, 2025, will receive full consideration, and review of applications will continue until the position is filled.