Teaching Assistant Professor - Chemistry

The Department of Chemistry at the University of Pittsburgh (Oakland Campus) invites applications for one Teaching Assistant Professor position with an anticipated start date of Spring 2025. This position is for two (2), two-term academic years (9-month contract) and is renewable and subject to departmental evaluation. The position is outside of the tenure stream and will require administrative and budgetary approval. Review of applications will occur as they are received and will continue until the position is filled.

Minimum qualifications: Applicants should have earned a minimum of a doctoral degree in an appropriate discipline from an accredited university and have at least 5 years of university-level teaching experience. Candidates possessing Experience with teaching large-enrollment university-level chemistry courses are especially desirable.

Job description: Full-time Teaching Assistant Professor duties will consist of providing direct classroom instruction, developing curricula and course materials and may include leading laboratory sections within the undergraduate teaching program. Typical duties will consist of teaching 18 credit hours over the academic year. In the department, this level of teaching load typically corresponds to four large-enrollment courses, or six low-enrollment courses, or eight lab sections. Contributions to the development and improvement of the undergraduate curriculum, serving on departmental and university committees and assisting with the necessary administrative aspects of a vibrant and large undergraduate instructional program are also expected of the successful candidate.

Application process: Applicants should provide a cover letter that includes a short summary of qualifications (one page maximum), a resume or curriculum vitae (no page restriction), a statement of teaching preparation and experience commensurate with the position (one page maximum), and a diversity statement. In addition, three persons who can serve as references along with their contact information including email address and telephone number should be provided.

The Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences is committed to building and fostering a culturally diverse environment. Effective interpersonal and relationship-building skills and ability to work effectively with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in support of a diverse community are required.

Visit our web site, http://www.chem.pitt.edu to learn more about our department.