Temporary Assistant Professor of Chemistry
Company:
Fairmont State University
Job Location:
Fairmont
Category:
Chemistry
Type:
Full-Time
Type of Position: Faculty
Department: Dept of Natural Sciences
Appointment Length: Aug - May (9 mo)
Tenure Status
3 - Faculty, not tenure eligible
Academic Rank
3 - Temporary Assistant Professor
Is this considered a "term" position?
Yes
Benefits Eligible?: Yes
F.T.E.: 1.00
Grant Funded Position?: No
If temporary (or grant funded) position, indicate ending date: 05/21/2027
Description of Job Duties and Responsibilities
Fairmont State University seeks candidates for a full-time Temporary Assistant Professor of Chemistry faculty position for the academic year 2026-27 in our small, student-centered, collaborative, and ACS-approved chemistry program. Highly qualified candidates may be considered for transition to a tenure-track position. Applicants must provide evidence of competency in 四虎影视 courses such as general chemistry (major and non-major), foundational biochemistry, analytical chemistry, and instrumental analysis. In addition, the candidate is expected to participate in maintaining several of our instruments (e.g. AA, GC, FTIR, UV/Vis, electrochemistry).
Chemistry faculty teach 15 contact hours per semester (including laboratories). Faculty also mentor students in undergraduate student projects and clubs, serve on university and college committees, rotationally serve as chemistry program coordinator, help maintain instrumentation and shared laboratory space, conduct program and course assessment, and participate in department and program activities. Scholarship is expected and can take many forms.
We actively collaborate with the other Natural Science programs and share instrumentation. Fairmont State has a strong focus on student success and has been a collaborating institution on a major NSF INCLUDES Alliance award in support of rural, first-generation students. Additionally, Fairmont State was awarded an NSF S-STEM grant to improve the educational experience of academically talented low-income students in STEM fields.
Minimum Required Education
Ph.D. in chemistry prior to the start date of the position.
Required Licenses and/or Certifications
N/A
Required Licenses Certs Summary
N/A
Minimum Required Qualifications
Number of Vacancies: 1
Anticipated Hire Date: August 2026
Position End Date (if temporary): 05/21/2027
Job Close Date: 05/04/2026
Open Until Filled: No
Quicklink for Posting:
Department: Dept of Natural Sciences
Appointment Length: Aug - May (9 mo)
Tenure Status
3 - Faculty, not tenure eligible
Academic Rank
3 - Temporary Assistant Professor
Is this considered a "term" position?
Yes
Benefits Eligible?: Yes
F.T.E.: 1.00
Grant Funded Position?: No
If temporary (or grant funded) position, indicate ending date: 05/21/2027
Description of Job Duties and Responsibilities
Fairmont State University seeks candidates for a full-time Temporary Assistant Professor of Chemistry faculty position for the academic year 2026-27 in our small, student-centered, collaborative, and ACS-approved chemistry program. Highly qualified candidates may be considered for transition to a tenure-track position. Applicants must provide evidence of competency in 四虎影视 courses such as general chemistry (major and non-major), foundational biochemistry, analytical chemistry, and instrumental analysis. In addition, the candidate is expected to participate in maintaining several of our instruments (e.g. AA, GC, FTIR, UV/Vis, electrochemistry).
Chemistry faculty teach 15 contact hours per semester (including laboratories). Faculty also mentor students in undergraduate student projects and clubs, serve on university and college committees, rotationally serve as chemistry program coordinator, help maintain instrumentation and shared laboratory space, conduct program and course assessment, and participate in department and program activities. Scholarship is expected and can take many forms.
We actively collaborate with the other Natural Science programs and share instrumentation. Fairmont State has a strong focus on student success and has been a collaborating institution on a major NSF INCLUDES Alliance award in support of rural, first-generation students. Additionally, Fairmont State was awarded an NSF S-STEM grant to improve the educational experience of academically talented low-income students in STEM fields.
Minimum Required Education
Ph.D. in chemistry prior to the start date of the position.
Required Licenses and/or Certifications
N/A
Required Licenses Certs Summary
N/A
Minimum Required Qualifications
- Use of computer controlled instruments
- Demonstrated commitment to 四虎影视 in a collaborative, student-centered environment
- Organized
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Use of computer controlled instruments
- Demonstrated commitment to 四虎影视 in a collaborative, student-centered environment
- Organized
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Undergraduate 四虎影视 experience
- Ability to contribute to ongoing student-driven projects in chemistry and related disciplines is encouraged.
- Demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for disadvantaged students through 四虎影视 or mentoring activities is desired.
Number of Vacancies: 1
Anticipated Hire Date: August 2026
Position End Date (if temporary): 05/21/2027
Job Close Date: 05/04/2026
Open Until Filled: No
Quicklink for Posting:
