Western Carolina University - Cullowhee, NC

posted 12 days ago

Full-time - Entry Level
Cullowhee, NC
Educational Services

About the position

Western Carolina University's Department of Chemistry and Physics invites applications for a 9-month fixed-term position at the rank of Instructor in General Chemistry with an emphasis on teaching general/introductory chemistry and associated labs. The primary location of this position is on the main Cullowhee, NC campus. The faculty member will be expected to teach 12 contact hours per semester, engage in service activities for the University, and serve as an academic advisor to chemistry undergraduate students. While applicants with any chemistry specialization are encouraged to apply, candidates whose teaching interests support the general chemistry discipline are preferred. Of particular interest are candidates who can teach courses across multiple chemistry disciplines.

Responsibilities

  • Teach 12 contact hours per semester in general/introductory chemistry and associated labs.
  • Engage in service activities for the University.
  • Serve as an academic advisor to chemistry undergraduate students.

Requirements

  • M.S. in chemistry or a closely related field.

Nice-to-haves

  • Prior teaching experience.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including dental, vision, and health insurance.
  • Retirement plan contributions with employer contributions.
  • Tuition waivers for up to three courses per academic year.
  • Free group exercise classes multiple times per week.
  • Discounted membership to the campus recreation center.
  • Free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus.
  • Pretax flexible spending accounts.
  • 12 paid holidays and 24 hours of paid community service leave each year.
  • Accrual of vacation and sick leave immediately for eligible employees.
  • Paid parental leave after 12 months of continuous service.
  • Access to training and development programs, certifications, workshops, and conferences.
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