JOB TITLE
Assistant Teaching Professor
LOCATION
Worcester
DEPARTMENT NAME
Chemistry & Biochemistry Department
DIVISION NAME
Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI
JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Worcester Polytechnic Institute invites applications for a full-time, Visiting Professor, open rank. Candidates who have engaged in activities to educate a broad and diverse group of students are preferred. This position is a one-year appointment with an anticipated start date of August 15, 2024.
JOB DESCRIPTION
We are seeking outstanding applicants in chemistry or biochemistry. We are particularly interested in candidates who have a passion for teaching and mentoring students and bring high-quality, rigorous, innovative, and inclusive pedagogical teaching methods into the classroom.
Teaching responsibilities may include introductory and advanced organic chemistry, organic laboratory, and biochemistry laboratory (enzymology and protein characterization). Preference will be given to candidates also willing to advise or co-advise senior research projects. The visiting professor will be supported to engage in scholarship and professional development activities as opportunities permit.
Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Chemistry, Biochemistry or a related field and experience teaching undergraduates. The successful candidate will be committed to excellence in mentoring undergraduate students as demonstrated by endorsements from referees and accomplishments highlighted as part of the application. We seek candidates who value diversity and whose research, teaching, and service align with WPI’s commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Justice (DEI&J). Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to DEI&J and the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment.
Applicants must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy (1 page), a statement of commitment to equity and diversity (1 page), sample course materials and teaching evaluations if available. Applicants also must provide the name and contact information of three references.
FLSA STATUS
United States of America (Exempt)
WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer that actively seeks to increase the diversity of its workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. It seeks individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to a culture of creativity, collaboration, inclusion, problem solving, innovation, high performance, and change making. It is committed to maintaining a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination.