Reed College Looking for Visiting Faculty Position in Chemistry Full Time

The Chemistry Department at Reed College is seeking immediate applications for a one-year visiting assistant professor position, with a possible one-year extension, starting in August 2023. This opportunity has arisen due to unexpectedly high enrollments. The successful candidate would contribute to the general chemistry labs and lectures (Chem 101, 102) and would advise senior thesis students in year-long chemistry and/or biochemistry-related research projects. If appointed to a second year, the candidate would have the opportunity to contribute to an upper division physical chemistry course (e.g. statistical thermodynamics). The successful candidate will have access to active mentoring and relevant course materials.

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. by the start date of the position. Post-doctoral research experience or teaching experience is appreciated, but not required. Salary information for this position is aligned with assistant professor ranks, which can be found at: https://www.reed.edu/dean_of_faculty/handbook/2-j-1.html 

The Chemistry Department has excellent resources for teaching and research, including dedicated research lab space and internal access to project funding. We are proud to support the career development of visiting professors, and facilities include but are not limited to a 400 MHz multinuclear NMR, GC-MS, LC-MS instruments, ICP-MS, a laser laboratory, a TRIGA nuclear reactor and X-ray diffraction research facilities. More information about instrumentation resources can be found here: https://www.reed.edu/chemistry/instrumentation.html. 

To apply: Submit the following application materials to interfolio (http://apply.interfolio.com/126742):

• Cover letter summarizing any type of previous teaching and research experience, and interest in pursuing teaching and research in an undergraduate institution
• Curriculum Vitae
• Brief Research Statement (suggested: 1 page) describing your area(s) of research 
• Teaching Statement (suggested: 1-2 pages) describing your reflections and thoughts of how students learn, how this has shaped any prior teaching or teaching-related involvements, and/or how this would shape your teaching at Reed College
• Contact information for three references who are able to provide a recommendation upon request

Reed College is a community that believes that cultural diversity and inclusive educational practices are essential to the excellence of our academic program. In your application materials, please describe the ways in which your past and current creative work, teaching, mentoring, and/or community service has supported these values. Please also discuss the ways in which your work at Reed will support the college’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion as articulated in the College’s diversity and anti-racism statements. More information about Reed’s actions to improve equity and inclusion can be found here: https://www.reed.edu/diversity-equity-inclusion/. An Equal Opportunity Employer, Reed values diversity and encourages applications from all underrepresented groups.

Evaluation of application packages and interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but to ensure full consideration, we would appreciate receipt by June 23rd. For further information about this position please don’t hesitate to contact the search chair, Prof. Kelly N. Chacón ([email protected]) at any time.