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The Department of Chemistry at the University of Vermont ( UVM ) invites applications for a full-time Lecturer, to start for the fall semester of 2025. We seek a creative, professional chemist with a passion for teaching and effective communication of science in the classroom. Applicants will be expected to teach several large-lecture sections of General Chemistry to primarily first-year students and to develop smaller elective courses in a specific sub-area of chemistry. Candidates who can also support other large-enrollment courses in the department are of particular interest. A Ph.D. in chemistry or a related field is expected. Prior independent teaching experience and/or training in pedagogy are desired.

The department requests prospective candidates to submit a dossier via that includes:

+ a letter of interest;

+ a curriculum vitae (CV);

+ a teaching statement; and,

+ a statement on how the candidate has and will contribute to inclusive excellence (see below).

Candidates must apply online at https://www.uvmjobs.com and search for the position using the department name, Chemistry.

Review of applications will begin on April 15, 2024.

Anticipated start date is August 18, 2025.

Questions may be directed to the committee chair, Professor Rory Waterman, at [email protected].

Establishing a diverse and inclusive culture is a priority at the University of Vermont. UVM holds that diversity and academic excellence are inseparable. The University of Vermont is an educationally purposeful community seeking to prepare students to be accountable leaders in a diverse and changing world. Members of the University of Vermont community embrace and advance the values of Our Common Ground (https://www.uvm.edu/president/?Page=miscellaneous/commonground.html) .

For all applicants, employment is subject to a successful background check.

The University

Established in 1791, the University of Vermont is considered a public-ivy and consistently ranked as one of the top public universities in the United States. Our academic programs combine faculty-student relationships most commonly found in a small liberal arts college with the resources of a land-grant research institution. UVM’s tradition of equity and social justice extends not only to faculty, staff, and students, but also is reflected in a commitment to environmentally sound and sustainable practices.

The College

In the College of Arts and Sciences ( CAS ), students experience the connectedness and accessibility of a small liberal arts college within a high caliber public research institution. Whether students are pursuing the Fine Arts, the Humanities, Natural Science and Mathematics or Social Sciences, they have a place here, in the College of Arts and Sciences’ academic ecosystem.

The Department

The Department of Chemistry serves chemistry and biochemistry majors as well as a robust graduate program primarily focusing on Ph. D.-level education. For a small sized chemistry department at a flagship state research university, the department maintains a robust research portfolio including collaborations from all corners of campus to around collaborations the world. At the same time, teaching in the department provides foundational learning in support of life science, engineering, and health-related majors as well as a wide swath of courses that support the Catamount Core general education curriculum.

The Community

UVM is located in Burlington, Vermont, which is rated as one of the best small cities in the country. The greater Burlington area has an increasingly diverse population of about 125,000 and enjoys a panoramic setting on the shore of Lake Champlain, between the Green Mountains of Vermont and the Adirondack Mountains of New York State. The surrounding area provides an environment rich in cultural, civic and recreational activities. Vermont has a deep history of social activism and political participation. It offers many opportunities for collaborative partnerships in community and state-wide human service and social change organizations in multiple fields of practice, including state agencies.

The University of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category legally protected by federal or state law. The University encourages applications from all individuals who will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the institution.

For all applicants, employment is subject to a successful background check.

Job Location Burlington, Vermont

Job Open Date 04/03/2025

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Position Information

Posting Number F3356PO

Department Chemistry/52090

Advertising/Posting Title Department of Chemistry: Lecturer in Chemistry

FLSA Exempt

Position Number 006097

Employee FTE 1.0

Employee Term (months) 9

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

+ Curriculum Vitae

+ Cover Letter/Letter of Application

+ Inclusive Excellence Statement

+ Teaching Statement

Optional Documents

+ Other Document (1)

+ Other Document (2)

+ Other Document (3)

+ Other Document (4)

+ Other Document (5)

+ Multi Media

+ Other Document (6)