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The mission of the College of Humanities and Sciences is to serve as the intellectual heart and soul of our institution and wider community. The College of Humanities and Sciences:
Chief Purpose of this position: The Department of Chemistry at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) invites applications for a non-tenure track 12-month position in Chemistry at the Assistant Professor level to help
revitalize and design a new General Chemistry Laboratory experience focused on student-centered
learning in VCU's new, state-of-the-art STEM building, designed to encourage collaboration and
community in the students' foundational lab work. This is a term appointment, which is renewable,
to begin in August 2024.
Position Responsibilities: Primary responsibilities will include the development, management,
supervision, and instruction of the General Chemistry teaching laboratories and the instruction of
the associated General Chemistry courses.
Required Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in Chemistry, experience teaching at the undergraduate level, and a commitment to working with students from diverse backgrounds while fostering a supportive
and inclusive learning environment.
Preferred Qualifications: Preferred candidates should have deep knowledge of
pedagogical best practices and an ongoing commitment to developing and maintaining knowledge
in this area. The Laboratory Coordinator collaborates with faculty in developing the lab curriculum
to complement the learning goals of the General Chemistry courses, oversees the planning,
development, and implementation of policies, procedures, and action plans for labs including
safety protocols and technological advancements as appropriate; and oversees and provides
instructional support and training of Teaching Assistants.
This position brings numerous opportunities for training undergraduate and graduate students,
working on students' independent research projects, and engaging with research faculty with a
state-of-the-art instrumentation facility. Richmond is a fantastic place to live with many cultural
events taking place throughout the year including the Richmond Folk Festival and RVA Street
Festival as well as great restaurants to indulge your culinary tastes. The position is at the level of
an assistant professor, and there are university-wide procedures in place for faculty promotion to
associate and then full professor. Our salaries are competitive. Chemists with applied industrial
or government experience are also encouraged to apply.
Virginia Commonwealth University enrolls ~ 29,000 students. Diversity is among our greatest
assets at VCU and we strive to create and sustain an equitable and inclusive environment as we
know this is the best approach to achieve universal excellence and success. In 2021, 29.2% of our
freshmen identified as first-generation and 32.3% of our students were underrepresented
minorities. The Department of Chemistry has 20 tenured and tenure-track faculty members, 15
instructional term faculty appointments, 2 term facility directors, more than 300 undergraduate
majors, and 75 graduate students. VCU Chemistry attracts a diverse student population including
women, underrepresented minority students, and first-generation students. According to IPEDs
(Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System; 2019), we were 4th in African American BS
Chemistry degrees (2nd among non-HBCUs), 5th for women BS Chemistry degrees, and 9th for
the total number of BS Chemistry degrees among 1137 Colleges and Universities in the USA.
Further information can be found at the department website: https://chemistry.vcu.edu/.
Candidates need to submit (1) a cover letter, (2) a statement of teaching experience and interests,
(3) a diversity and inclusion statement,* and (4) a complete curriculum vitae to
https://www.vcujobs.com/. In addition, the names of three references must be entered into
VCUjobs.com; these individuals will be asked to provide recommendation letters. Review of
applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled. Please contact the
search committee chair, Debbie Polo (dlpolo@vcu.edu) with any questions about the position.
*Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: As a preeminent national, urban, public research university and academic health
center, Virginia Commonwealth University is committed to organizational diversity, equity and inclusion - an
environment where all can thrive in their pursuit of excellence. Applicants are requested to submit a Statement of
Contributions to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (typically between 150-300 words) providing your career
aspirations and contributions toward promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. Through this statement, you can
share how your lived experiences, and academic and professional activities will impact your contribution to VCU's
mission of promoting equity and inclusion. For more information and guidelines, see
https://faculty.provost.vcu.edu/prospective-faculty/
Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity, Affirmative Action University
providing access to education and employment without regard to race, color, religion, national
origin, age, sex, political affiliation, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender
identity, gender expression, or disability.
The mission of the College of Humanities and Sciences is to serve as the intellectual heart and soul of our institution and wider community. The College of Humanities and Sciences:
- Prepares lifelong learners to participate actively as engaged and responsible citizens
- Propels scientific research and scholarship to improve the human condition, cure and treat diseases, and promote healthy environments
- Grounds us in our history, critically examines our present human condition and empowers students to create more equitable local and global communities
- Provides communities with a passionate and creative workforce that serves as a powerful engine for economic development and innovative solutions to problems
Chief Purpose of this position: The Department of Chemistry at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) invites applications for a non-tenure track 12-month position in Chemistry at the Assistant Professor level to help
revitalize and design a new General Chemistry Laboratory experience focused on student-centered
learning in VCU's new, state-of-the-art STEM building, designed to encourage collaboration and
community in the students' foundational lab work. This is a term appointment, which is renewable,
to begin in August 2024.
Position Responsibilities: Primary responsibilities will include the development, management,
supervision, and instruction of the General Chemistry teaching laboratories and the instruction of
the associated General Chemistry courses.
Required Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in Chemistry, experience teaching at the undergraduate level, and a commitment to working with students from diverse backgrounds while fostering a supportive
and inclusive learning environment.
Preferred Qualifications: Preferred candidates should have deep knowledge of
pedagogical best practices and an ongoing commitment to developing and maintaining knowledge
in this area. The Laboratory Coordinator collaborates with faculty in developing the lab curriculum
to complement the learning goals of the General Chemistry courses, oversees the planning,
development, and implementation of policies, procedures, and action plans for labs including
safety protocols and technological advancements as appropriate; and oversees and provides
instructional support and training of Teaching Assistants.
This position brings numerous opportunities for training undergraduate and graduate students,
working on students' independent research projects, and engaging with research faculty with a
state-of-the-art instrumentation facility. Richmond is a fantastic place to live with many cultural
events taking place throughout the year including the Richmond Folk Festival and RVA Street
Festival as well as great restaurants to indulge your culinary tastes. The position is at the level of
an assistant professor, and there are university-wide procedures in place for faculty promotion to
associate and then full professor. Our salaries are competitive. Chemists with applied industrial
or government experience are also encouraged to apply.
Virginia Commonwealth University enrolls ~ 29,000 students. Diversity is among our greatest
assets at VCU and we strive to create and sustain an equitable and inclusive environment as we
know this is the best approach to achieve universal excellence and success. In 2021, 29.2% of our
freshmen identified as first-generation and 32.3% of our students were underrepresented
minorities. The Department of Chemistry has 20 tenured and tenure-track faculty members, 15
instructional term faculty appointments, 2 term facility directors, more than 300 undergraduate
majors, and 75 graduate students. VCU Chemistry attracts a diverse student population including
women, underrepresented minority students, and first-generation students. According to IPEDs
(Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System; 2019), we were 4th in African American BS
Chemistry degrees (2nd among non-HBCUs), 5th for women BS Chemistry degrees, and 9th for
the total number of BS Chemistry degrees among 1137 Colleges and Universities in the USA.
Further information can be found at the department website: https://chemistry.vcu.edu/.
Candidates need to submit (1) a cover letter, (2) a statement of teaching experience and interests,
(3) a diversity and inclusion statement,* and (4) a complete curriculum vitae to
https://www.vcujobs.com/. In addition, the names of three references must be entered into
VCUjobs.com; these individuals will be asked to provide recommendation letters. Review of
applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled. Please contact the
search committee chair, Debbie Polo (dlpolo@vcu.edu) with any questions about the position.
*Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: As a preeminent national, urban, public research university and academic health
center, Virginia Commonwealth University is committed to organizational diversity, equity and inclusion - an
environment where all can thrive in their pursuit of excellence. Applicants are requested to submit a Statement of
Contributions to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (typically between 150-300 words) providing your career
aspirations and contributions toward promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. Through this statement, you can
share how your lived experiences, and academic and professional activities will impact your contribution to VCU's
mission of promoting equity and inclusion. For more information and guidelines, see
https://faculty.provost.vcu.edu/prospective-faculty/
Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity, Affirmative Action University
providing access to education and employment without regard to race, color, religion, national
origin, age, sex, political affiliation, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender
identity, gender expression, or disability.
