Teaching Assistant Professor - Chemistry

The Department of Chemistry at the University of Pittsburgh (Oakland campus) invites applications for a Teaching Assistant Professor position, with an anticipated start date of Fall 2024. This position is on a 9-month basis, is outside of the tenure stream, and will require administrative and budgetary approval. Review of applications will begin immediately 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.

Preferred qualifications: Experience with teaching large-enrollment university-level organic chemistry courses, and with developing and managing Course-based Undergraduate Research Experience (CURE) program.

Job description: The candidate will serve as the coordinator of the Chemistry Department’s CURE lab program. The normal teaching duties will consist of teaching 18 credit hours over the academic year. In the department, this level of teaching load typically corresponds to 4 large enrollment courses, 6 low enrollment courses, or 8 lab sections. With the department’s permission, credit on a course-equivalent basis can be applied toward this total for student advising and other non-teaching activities. In addition to teaching, the candidate will be assigned administrative duties, such as data organization for publication, TA training, and selection of antibiotic strains, that are associated with the CURE lab. The candidate will also serve on departmental and university committees to further our academic mission.

Applicants should provide a cover letter (one-page maximum) that includes a short summary of qualifications, a resume or curriculum vitae, and a statement of teaching preparation and experience commensurate with the position (one-page maximum). 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. Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in support of a diverse community are required.

In addition, three persons who can serve as references along with their contact information including email address and telephone number should be provided.

The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.