Teaching Assistant Professor in Chemistry, Fall 2025

Teaching Assistant Professor in Chemistry, Fall 2025
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville: Knoxville Academic Units: College of Arts and Sciences: Division of Natural Sciences & Mathematics: Chemistry
Location
Knoxville, TN
Open Date

Mar 25, 2025

Description

The Department of Chemistry at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville invites applications to fill the position of Teaching Assistant Professor with a desired starting date of August 1, 2025.  We seek creative, inspirational educators who can demonstrate the leadership and communication skills necessary for managing and developing undergraduate courses.  While we are particularly interested in candidates who can contribute to the teaching of both lecture and laboratory courses in general or organic chemistry, we will consider applicants with backgrounds and training in all areas of chemistry.  A PhD in chemistry is required; relevant postdoctoral training or classroom teaching experience are considered as positive attributes.  The salary will be competitive and include full university benefits.  The initial appointment will be a two-year appointment with the potential for annual renewal (subject to satisfactory performance and by mutual consent).  The University of Tennessee has a Teaching Professor career ladder with promotions that allows appointment on multi-year appointments after five years of service.

Qualifications

A completed PhD in Chemistry is required at the time of appointment.  Relevant postdoctoral training or classroom teaching experience are considered as positive attributes.

Application Instructions

Applicants should submit as a single PDF with: (1) cover letter; (2) curriculum vitae including, at the end, names and contact information (institutions, phones, emails, and websites if available) of a least three references; (3) one-page statement of teaching philosophy that highlights experience in managing multiple sections and (4) arrange for submission of three letters of recommendation into Interfolio that address the applicant's teaching skills and qualificaitions for the position.  Review of applications will begin May 1, 2025 and continue until the position is filled. For questions regarding this application, contact the Search Chair, Michael Best, via mdbest@utk.edu.

Application Process
This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge.
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