Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.
Baltimore, MD
Washington, D.C.
Baltimore, Maryland
Posted: 09-Sep-24
Location: Glenside, Pennsylvania
Type: Full-time
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Arcadia University invites applications for a Full Time Tenure Track Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Physics, beginning August 2025.
Arcadia's College of Arts and Sciences offers programs in science, technology, math; humanities; visual and performing arts; communications; and historical and political studies. These programs prepare students to be leaders in a global society by providing opportunities to exhibit, perform, and publish. Students are encouraged to present at local, regional and national meetings. The campus has a variety of outlets to support the arts and sciences, including art galleries, a literary magazine, and an online academic journal.
Responsibilities:
- Primary duties entail teaching and re-envisioning introductory chemistry lectures and laboratories and one or more of the following: biochemistry, advanced inorganic chemistry, polymers, or instrumental analysis, depending on qualifications.
- Successful candidates will work closely with The Center for Teaching, Learning, and Mentoring (CTLM) to support and improve incorporation of inclusive pedagogies and connections to Arcadia's Adaptive Strategy.
Qualifications:
- Qualified candidates should possess a Doctorate Degree together with teaching experience that includes an emphasis on student engagement and a focus on promoting student success.
Application Instructions:
- Applications must be submitted online through Arcadia's Human Resources portal to receive full consideration. Please do not email application materials to the hiring manager. Due to the volume of applications received, communication will generally be limited to candidates selected for additional consideration.
- Applicants should submit a cover letter, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experiences, a concise description of proposed research involving undergraduate students, a brief statement of teaching philosophy with emphasis on diversity and inclusion, and contact information for three references.
- Application review will begin immediately. Posting will be removed from the website once we've established a sufficient talent pool for consideration.
Arcadia University is a top-ranked private University in Greater Philadelphia that provides a values-based educational experience by placing students at the center. The Institute of International Education has ranked Arcadia first nationally in study abroad for 10 of the last 13 years, and the Princeton Review has ranked Arcadia among the "Best in the Northeast" for eight consecutive years. The University's Physical Therapy and Physician Assistant programs are nationally ranked in their respective categories by U.S. News & World Report, which cites Arcadia for being among the top study abroad programs and among the "most innovative," and "best value" colleges. Arcadia promises a distinctively global, integrative, and personal learning experience that prepares students to contribute and lead in a diverse and dynamic world. Through its community of practice and commitment to Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) and to combating anti-Black Racism, Arcadia has made facilitating a safe and welcoming environment a priority. Learn more about our vibrant community at www.arcadia.edu.
Our belief and experience is that there is strength in diversity and we are committed to building a welcoming and inclusive environment for students and employees alike. We are a community built on varied experiences and perspectives that bene?ts from open-minded discussion and cultural humility. Guided by our University's values, we are committed to justice, equity, diversity and inclusion, and we are working towards dismantling anti-Black racism/white supremacy and other forms of interpersonal and systemic discrimination and oppression.
We welcome candidates who can contribute through their research, teaching, service, and/or lived experiences to the diversity and excellence of the academic community. The successful candidate will include a statement of interest demonstrating examples of ways they will incorporate our values in their teaching and scholarly work through application, methodology, content, and/or inclusion of students from diverse backgrounds pursuing research/creative work.
At Arcadia University, our JEDI principles of Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are the foundation of our highly-regarded, values-based learning community, which reflects the world in which we want to live. As such, Arcadia actively seeks and welcomes candidates of diverse backgrounds and abilities. Arcadia prohibits discrimination against individuals on the basis of ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, age, gender identity, military or military veteran status, disability, family medical or genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. All offers of employment are conditional based on the successful completion of a background check. Employment may not begin until the University accepts the results of the background check.
