The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Seton Hall University invites applications for a full-time spring semester visiting assistant professor position (contract faculty member) beginning January 2025. The candidate should demonstrate excellence in teaching of introductory general, organic and biochemistry courses for nursing majors and possess the ability and desire to interact and collaborate with members of the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry and the College of Nursing whose students take these courses.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Seton Hall University invites applications for a full-time spring semester visiting assistant professor position beginning January 2025. The candidate should demonstrate excellence in teaching of introductory general, organic and biochemistry courses for nursing majors and possess the ability and desire to interact and collaborate with members of the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry and the College of Nursing whose students take these courses.

Seton Hall University is located in South Orange, New Jersey, 14 miles from New York City. It is the oldest Catholic diocesan institution of higher education in the United States and is home to about 6,300 undergraduate and 4,700 graduate students. A vibrant and culturally diverse community, Seton Hall pursues academic excellence and ethical development in a collaborative environment and prepares its students to be servant leaders in their professional and community lives. Seton Hall University is an Equal Opportunity employer. It honors diversity and respects the religious commitments of all its employees. In turn, its employees respect Catholic beliefs and values, and they support its mission as a Catholic institution of higher education

The 15 full-time faculty in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry have interests spanning the entire field and we value high-quality teaching, scholarship and service. Our courses emphasize critical thinking, building scientific knowledge and ability and include the full range of introductory, advanced undergraduate and graduate courses, in an ACS-certified undergraduate program. We are a signer of the Green Chemistry Commitment and are active in the green chemistry community and we are committed to promoting diversity, equity and inclusion.

Primary responsibilities include teaching CHEM 1301, a lecture-laboratory general, organic and biochemistry course for aspiring nursing majors with a 4-credit hour lecture and 5 lab sections supervised by teaching assistants. Additional duties include a minimum of three office hours per week and active engagement with faculty and students in daily work.

The contract will be for the Spring 2025 semester and is not renewable.

Required Qualifications:

Applicants should hold a PhD in chemistry, biochemistry, or a closely related discipline that demonstrates knowledge and ability to teach introductory and/or second year college chemistry courses, especially a combined general, organic and biochemistry course.

Salary Grade:

FA01 - Faculty

Exempt/Nonexempt: Exempt

Physical Demands: General Office Environment

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please submit a cover letter, CV, statement of teaching philosophy, evidence of teaching excellence and the names and contract information for three professional references who can speak for teaching qualifications at jobs.shu.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Questions about the position should be directed to the Department Chair, Dr. Nicholas Snow (nicholas.snow@shu.edu).

Seton Hall University is committed to programs of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and the principles of affirmative action.