Job Opening - Temporary Instructor, Nazareth College

Nazareth College Department of Chemistry
Opening for a Temporary Instructor (AY 2008-2009)

The Department of Chemistry at Nazareth College (Rochester, NY) invites applications for a non-tenure track position for the 2008-2009 academic year (pending final budgetary approval). The position is a nine-month, ¾ time position open to any sub-specialty in Chemistry. Teaching responsibilities will include General Chemistry as well as advanced courses in the candidate’s area of specialization. Opportunities also exist within the department for the candidate to mentor undergraduate students in independent research. In addition to routine teaching responsibilities, we expect that the candidate will become a “citizen” of the department. We are especially interested in candidates that have a commitment to undergraduate education as well as to service to the department.

Minimum Qualifications:
MS degree from an accredited institution in Chemistry or closely-related field with a BS degree in Chemistry
One year college-level teaching experience inclusive of graduate teaching assistantships
Significant experience in the use of computerized laboratory instrumentation
Superior oral and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:
PhD degree from an accredited institution in Chemistry or closely-related field with a BS degree in Chemistry
Two years of college-level chemistry teaching experience
Experience in multiple pedagogical strategies in the context of college-level teaching as well as in modern teaching technologies (e.g. SmartBoard)
Evidence of excellence in teaching

Candidates invited to the campus for an interview will be required to deliver a 50 minute lesson on a topic specified by our search committee.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Interested candidates should submit a letter of application, a statement of teaching philosophy (limit 1 page), curriculum vita, and three (3) letters of recommendation of which at least two must address the candidate’s quality of teaching. Incomplete packages will not be considered.

Nazareth College is a thriving, independent, co-educational institution with 2,000 undergraduate and 1,200 graduate students. The college is located minutes from downtown Rochester, noted for its internationally recognized industries and museums, and for its cultural diversity. In a continuing effort to enrich its academic environment and provide equal educational and employment opportunities, the College actively encourages applications from members of all ethnic groups underrepresented in higher education.

Please send application materials to Dr. Richard W. Hartmann, Chair of the Search Committee, Department of Chemistry, Nazareth College, 4245 East Ave., Rochester, NY 14618-3790. Electronic submissions are welcome and please direct to the Chair of the Search Committee at rhartma0@naz.edu.

Applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds are encouraged.