Chestnut Hill College invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) position in Chemistry, beginning August 2024. The Chemistry Department is seeking a broadly trained chemist to teach 200-level courses and associated labs in Organic Chemistry. Chestnut Hill College offers majors in Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Forensic Chemistry in addition to supporting degree requirements in other natural science majors at the College. Faculty are evaluated based on contributions to teaching, scholarship according to the Boyer Model, and service to the community/college/discipline.

Chestnut Hill College, founded by the Sisters of Saint Joseph, is an independent, Catholic institution that fosters excellence by providing a holistic education within a strong liberal arts tradition. The mission of the college is dedicated to serving the Dear Neighbor without distinction, including students, faculty, staff, the surrounding community, and our global neighbors.

Education and Experience: Ph.D. in Chemistry or a closely related field (required) with a specialization in Organic Chemistry (preferred). Preference will be given to candidates with prior undergraduate teaching experience. Chestnut Hill College faculty occasionally teach courses outside of their immediate area of expertise. Preference will be given to candidates with a background and/or interest in teaching Biochemistry or an introductory “G.O.B” (General-Organic-Biochemistry) course for students pursuing careers in healthcare.

• Teach 24 credit hours in the academic year (12 per semester; note that lab hours are counted as teaching credit hours)
• Engage in scholarly activities in keeping with the Boyer Model of Scholarship
• Participate in service to the Chemistry Department, the College, and to their profession
• Assist with course revisions, curriculum development, and assessment
• Assist, advise, and mentor students in course selection, career development, and research pursuits

Interested candidates should send a letter of interest, teaching philosophy, areas of research and/or scholarly interest, curriculum vitae, names and contact information of three references to Jobs@chc.edu. No phone calls please.

Official graduate and undergraduate transcripts will be needed if granted an interview. The department is particularly interested in applications from individuals who would contribute to doctoral faculty diversity.

Chestnut Hill College is an employer committed to a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion as a core value. In an effort to foster an inclusive community and support our diverse student body, we embrace equal access and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, and encourage applications from groups historically underrepresented in higher education. We are committed to increasing the diversity of the college community and the curriculum.