Visiting Assistant Professor(s) -  Whittier College Chemistry

The Whittier College Chemistry department, an ACS-approved program, is looking for up to two one-year Visiting Assistant Professors for the 2019-2020 academic year (full-time, non-tenure track) with the potential for renewal.  One position is in Organic Chemistry and the other position could be in any sub-discipline of chemistry.  A successful candidate will have earned a Chemistry Ph.D., an M.S. with significant college-level teaching experience, or ABDs may also be considered.  Teaching responsibilities for the Organic Chemistry position will include two semesters of Organic chemistry, one semester of General Chemistry, and a course for non-majors.  Teaching responsibilities for the second potential position include two semesters of General Chemistry and a course for non-majors.  Please send a cover letter, CV, a philosophy of teaching, unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts, have three references send confidential recommendation letters to Devin Iimoto at diimoto@whittier.edu.  Review of applications will begin February 25. 

Whittier College is committed to attracting and retaining a high quality, diverse faculty with a passion for student-centered teaching and mentoring. Distinguished by small class sizes, high-impact pedagogies, and innovative liberal arts curriculum, it is a nationally recognized model for inclusion and diversity. With over 65% students of color, Whittier is both an HSI and AANAPISI. Founded in 1887, it is an independent, four-year liberal arts college with about 1,700 undergraduates, ideally situated in the scenic hills 18 miles east of Los Angeles. It is an AA/EOE employer. Visit www.whittier.edu/jobs for additional information.