Assistant Teaching Professor in Chemistry
Position Overview
Organization: Chemistry
Title: Assistant Teaching Professor in Chemistry
Position Details
Position Description
The Department of Chemistry at the University of Washington (UW-Seattle) invites applications for a full-time, nine-month, Assistant Teaching Professor, to start no earlier than Sept 2024. The initial appointment for this position spans three years, with the potential for renewal. This position is eligible for promotion to Associate Teaching Professor and Teaching Professor. Teaching track positions at UW are not tenure-eligible.
Responsibilities of this position include instruction of large introductory-level lecture courses in general chemistry, training and managing of teaching assistants for those courses, and curriculum development. Teaching faculty will also pursue scholarship in the area of chemistry education, which may include but is not limited to pedagogical innovation, development of new curricula or course materials, participation in educational research, and/or outreach. UW teaching faculty are also expected to participate in service at the department and/or university level.
The UW Department of Chemistry is a dynamic and inclusive academic community that prioritizes fostering a diverse and supportive teaching and research atmosphere, with a strong emphasis on collaboration at all levels. The department is committed to the long-term growth and development of its employees. UW Chemistry teaching faculty are leaders in evidence-based instruction and pedagogical innovation. Notable innovations are shared, both within the department and more broadly. As a result, Teaching faculty in our department contribute to the national conversation by presenting their work at prestigious conferences and participating in a national network of chemistry educators. In addition, UW has a robust and collegial network of Teaching faculty members throughout campus who regularly collaborate on cross-disciplinary teaching and learning projects. Our goal is to identify, recruit, and support an educator and scholar who can join our team in educating the next generation of scientists.
The base salary range for this position will be $8,800-$10,400 per month, commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination.
Qualifications
Applicants must have earned a doctorate, or foreign equivalent, in the chemical sciences or a related field by the date of appointment.
Instructions
Applications will only be accepted through Interfolio, Priority will be given to complete applications received by February 12, 2024. Please direct all other correspondence to chemteachsrch@uw.edu
A complete application will include:
- 200-word statement summarizing your experience and accomplishments teaching chemistry (e.g., type and level of courses taught, size of courses taught).
- 200-word statement describing how your teaching will broaden access and inclusion in chemistry courses.
- A current CV detailing your education, teaching experiences, research background, and service.
- A teaching statement: including, but not limited to, teaching experiences, teaching approach/philosophy, teaching strategies (especially relating to general chemistry and/or large class sizes), (~2 pages).
- A diversity statement discussing your experiences supporting diverse identities in your classroom, and how those experiences will shape your approaches to teaching UW’s diverse undergraduate population, (~1 page).
- A 5-7 min video sample of your teaching, submitted via a publicly available link.
- Three letters of recommendation submitted through Interfolio by the writer.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status.
Benefits Information
A summary of benefits associated with this title/rank can be found at https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/benefits-orientation/benefit-summary-pdfs/. Appointees solely employed and paid directly by a non-UW entity are not UW employees and are not eligible for UW or Washington State employee benefits.
Commitment to Diversity
The University of Washington is committed to building diversity among its faculty, librarian, staff, and student communities, and articulates that commitment in the UW Diversity Blueprint (http://www.washington.edu/diversity/diversity-blueprint/). Additionally, the University’s Faculty Code recognizes faculty efforts in research, teaching and/or service that address diversity and equal opportunity as important contributions to a faculty member’s academic profile and responsibilities (https://www.washington.edu/admin/rules/policies/FCG/FCCH24.html#2432).
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Disability Services
To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.