Job Description

The Department of Chemistry at The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) invites applications for a 10-month, non-tenure-track Visiting Assistant Professor starting August 2024. The successful candidate will have a masters and or a doctorate in
Chemistry or a closely related field with qualifications and strong interest in teaching General Chemistry. We invite applicants who are committed to high-quality teaching, deep student engagement, and who have a strong commitment to teaching pedagogies which promote equity, inclusion, and diversity. We also encourage applications from candidates with a wide range of professional, including industry, and personal paths. Each candidate is invited to discuss their unique pathway in their application materials. Teaching responsibilities will include General Chemistry. There may also be an opportunity for the development of course modules in the applicant's area of expertise. Please visit the Department’s website for information on our faculty members and their research interests: https://chemistry.tcnj.edu

TCNJ is the proud recipient of an Inclusive Excellence grant from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) and multiple NSF grants to support our work to provide access and foster success for all students studying science and math, especially those traditionally underserved by STEM and higher education. TCNJ has also been a recipient of a National Science Foundation (NSF) ADVANCE grant, which has worked to support the careers of women faculty members in STEM disciplines.

To Apply

Applicants should compile a single PDF file containing the items listed below. Apply online.

● Letter of application,

● Curriculum vitae,

● Statement of teaching philosophy and what you hope to gain from your experience at TCNJ (1-2 pages),

● Statement of commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (1-2 pages),

● Unofficial copies of all undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and a

● List of three references with contact information who can speak to your teaching and organizational skills (If you are selected for a site visit confidential letters of recommendation will be required from your references.)

Review of complete applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. A final offer of employment will be contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation.

About the Department of Chemistry

The Chemistry Department has 16 full-time faculty members, 12 of whom are tenure-track, and approximately 120 majors. We occupy a newly expanded and renovated Chemistry Building, which is part of TCNJ’s six-building STEM Complex, providing tremendous opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration. The Chemistry Department offers state-of-the-art teaching and research facilities with extensive instrumentation (see: science.tcnj.edu/about/facilities-labs).

TCNJ’s Department of Chemistry offers the Bachelor of Science in Chemistry as its only degree with specializations in Biochemistry, Materials Chemistry, and Secondary Education. It ranks in the top 10% nationally in the number of American Chemical Society (ACS) certified degrees earned. Over 80% of our majors participate in one or more semesters of research with a Chemistry faculty member. Among all public colleges and universities, TCNJ ranks first in the nation for the percentage of its undergraduates who go on to earn Ph.D.'s in Chemistry. In the past five years, the department was awarded over $3 million in external grants and has produced more than 40 peer-reviewed papers or book chapters. TCNJ faculty and students are very active with the American Chemical Society and recently hosted the Middle Atlantic Regional Meeting (MARM) in 2022 with the Trenton Local Section. For more information about the department, visit chemistry.tcnj.edu.