Virginia Tech Department of Chemistry
Instructor Position / General Chemistry Program
The Department of Chemistry is seeking an Instructor to teach classes in its General Chemistry
Program to start Fall 2015. This is a one-year appointment with intent for renewal. The teaching
assignment could also entail teaching courses in analytical or physical chemistry lecture or lab as
needed. Applicants should have experience teaching Chemistry in a large classroom setting.
Possession of a PhD in chemistry or an appropriate related discipline is required by the time of
appointment. Applications must be submitted online at http://www.jobs.vt.edu and should
include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae and a brief statement of teaching philosophy.
Applicants should also arrange for two letters of recommendation to be submitted on-line.
Applications will receive full consideration when both letters have been received. Review of
applications will begin on June 15, 2015, and continue until the position is filled. University
policy requires that a conviction check be conducted for all non-student hires. All questions
about the position should be directed by e-mail to chem.jobs@vt.edu, with the job title included
in the subject.
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