Assistant Professor - Washington DC, United States - Whitman

Description

Location
Open Date
Jan 04, 2024
Description

Located in the vibrant community of Walla Walla, WA , Whitman College is home to an intellectually diverse, dynamic, and supportive community of some 500 staff and faculty serving roughly 1,500 students from the local region and across the globe.

With exceptional students, accomplished faculty and staff, and engaged alumni, Whitman College continues to build on its national reputation for academic excellence as one of the top undergraduate, liberal arts colleges in the country.

The Chemistry Department at Whitman College is seeking candidates for a one-year position in General and Organic Chemistry at the rank of visiting assistant professor, beginning August 2024.

A Ph.
D. is required upon starting the position.
The successful candidate will offer courses primarily in General Chemistry lecture and laboratory.

The balance of the teaching load will be determined through consultation and will likely include courses in Organic Chemistry laboratory.

The annual teaching load is five courses.

Depending on resource needs and interest, the successful candidate may have the opportunity to pursue research projects involving undergraduate students during the academic year or during the summer.

Whitman College is committed to fostering an inclusive learning community that values diverse identities, experiences, and perspectives.

In the cover letter, candidates should describe their interest in teaching undergraduates, majors as well as non-majors, at all levels of instruction.

In doing so, candidates should address how their lived experiences and classroom and scholarly practices will advance equity and inclusion in the learning environment.

To apply, go to The online application will prompt you to upload all of the required materials: a letter of application; curriculum vitae; statement of teaching philosophy; and evidence of demonstrated or potential excellence in undergraduate instruction.

The committee will solicit three letters of recommendation from applicants who reach the interview stage.
Review of applications will begin February 5, 2024


Salary Range:
$65,000-$70,000

Whitman College offers a competitive benefits package that is designed to attract qualified candidates and retain talented employees.

Full-time employees enjoy the following benefits:Medical/Dental/Vision Insurances; basiclife ,accidental death and dismemberment andlong term disability insurances with the capability to elect additional voluntary coverage;403(b) Defined Contribution Retirement Plan with a 10% matching contribution aftereligibility requirements are met; employeetuition waiver for one Whitman course per semester; and anEmployee Assistance Program .

New faculty receive reimbursement for moving expenses based on the distance of relocation and are compensated $1,500 for attending a required New Faculty Orientation.

This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conductthis search.

Applicants to this position receive a free Dossieraccount and can send all application materials, includingconfidential letters of recommendation, free of charge.

Whitman College is cultivating a community built on inclusion and belonging.

We recognize the value of those who can offer historically underrepresented perspectives and encourage applications from those whose background, knowledge, and insights from lived experience can add to the college's working and learning environment.

Whitman College is an EEO employer.
The college shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ a), a) and a).

These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

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