Colorado College
Visiting Assistant Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Colorado College, Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States, 80509
Visiting Assistant Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the
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At Colorado College our goal is to provide the finest liberal arts education in the country. Drawing upon the adventurous spirit of the Rocky Mountain West, we challenge students, one course at a time, to develop those habits of intellect and imagination that will prepare them for learning and leadership throughout their lives.Position Summary
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Colorado College invites applications for two one-year Chemistry/Biochemistry PhD visiting assistant professor positions starting in August 2024. These nine-month positions are renewable for a second year dependent on department needs and a favorable performance review. The ideal candidates will have a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching in a liberal arts setting. We seek visiting faculty who can teach introductory courses to a diverse community of students. The primary teaching responsibilities for these positions are General Chemistry I & II (CH 107, CH 108) and/or Organic Chemistry I & II (CH 250, CH 251).Colorado College is a nationally recognized, residential liberal arts college with about 2,000 students. Located one hour south of Denver, the city of Colorado Springs offers many cultural and recreational activities in the foothills of the Rocky Mountain Region.The College actively promotes a dynamic and inclusive environment in which students and employees of diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives can learn and work. Consistent with these values, Colorado College has made a
commitment
to become an antiracist institution. A distinguishing feature of Colorado College is its Block Plan, in which professors teach, and students take, one course at a time. Each block is three and a half weeks long, and the full-year visitor will teach six blocks during the academic year with the remaining two blocks to be used for course preparation or scholarly development.The department fosters a supportive and inclusive learning community of faculty and students who share a passion for chemistry and biochemistry. We aim to provide a nurturing learning environment that stimulates growth and intellectual exploration. The department values both depth and breadth in chemistry and biochemistry, as well as the potential for implementing innovative and inclusive teaching methods in a liberal arts setting. The department supports the college’s commitment to becoming an antiracist institution through faculty diversity, ongoing review and diversification of our curriculum, and use of inclusive pedagogy in the classroom.Minimum Qualifications
PhD in Chemistry or BiochemistryRequired Documents
A cover letter describing your interest in teaching chemistry in a liberal arts environmentA teaching statement including a discussion of your potential to incorporate active learning strategies on the Block PlanA statement detailing your potential to contribute to diversity, inclusion, and equity at Colorado CollegeUndergraduate and graduate school transcriptsFor full consideration apply by
3/15/2024
(position open until filled). For more information, contact Murphy Brasuel, Associate Professor,Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry,mbrasuel@coloradocollege.edu.This organization participates in E-Verify. For more information, visit
www.e-verify.gov .In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and Colorado College’s policies, if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Colorado College, or if you cannot use the online application system, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (719) 389-6421 or HR@ColoradoCollege.edu.
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Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the
Apply for this Job
link/button.MISSION:
At Colorado College our goal is to provide the finest liberal arts education in the country. Drawing upon the adventurous spirit of the Rocky Mountain West, we challenge students, one course at a time, to develop those habits of intellect and imagination that will prepare them for learning and leadership throughout their lives.Position Summary
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Colorado College invites applications for two one-year Chemistry/Biochemistry PhD visiting assistant professor positions starting in August 2024. These nine-month positions are renewable for a second year dependent on department needs and a favorable performance review. The ideal candidates will have a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching in a liberal arts setting. We seek visiting faculty who can teach introductory courses to a diverse community of students. The primary teaching responsibilities for these positions are General Chemistry I & II (CH 107, CH 108) and/or Organic Chemistry I & II (CH 250, CH 251).Colorado College is a nationally recognized, residential liberal arts college with about 2,000 students. Located one hour south of Denver, the city of Colorado Springs offers many cultural and recreational activities in the foothills of the Rocky Mountain Region.The College actively promotes a dynamic and inclusive environment in which students and employees of diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives can learn and work. Consistent with these values, Colorado College has made a
commitment
to become an antiracist institution. A distinguishing feature of Colorado College is its Block Plan, in which professors teach, and students take, one course at a time. Each block is three and a half weeks long, and the full-year visitor will teach six blocks during the academic year with the remaining two blocks to be used for course preparation or scholarly development.The department fosters a supportive and inclusive learning community of faculty and students who share a passion for chemistry and biochemistry. We aim to provide a nurturing learning environment that stimulates growth and intellectual exploration. The department values both depth and breadth in chemistry and biochemistry, as well as the potential for implementing innovative and inclusive teaching methods in a liberal arts setting. The department supports the college’s commitment to becoming an antiracist institution through faculty diversity, ongoing review and diversification of our curriculum, and use of inclusive pedagogy in the classroom.Minimum Qualifications
PhD in Chemistry or BiochemistryRequired Documents
A cover letter describing your interest in teaching chemistry in a liberal arts environmentA teaching statement including a discussion of your potential to incorporate active learning strategies on the Block PlanA statement detailing your potential to contribute to diversity, inclusion, and equity at Colorado CollegeUndergraduate and graduate school transcriptsFor full consideration apply by
3/15/2024
(position open until filled). For more information, contact Murphy Brasuel, Associate Professor,Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry,mbrasuel@coloradocollege.edu.This organization participates in E-Verify. For more information, visit
www.e-verify.gov .In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and Colorado College’s policies, if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Colorado College, or if you cannot use the online application system, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (719) 389-6421 or HR@ColoradoCollege.edu.
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