Averett University Hiring for Chemistry/Physical Science Faculty (tenure-track) Fall 2022 at Danville, VA Full Time

Founded in 1859 as a school for young women, Averett grew to become a fully accredited, co-educational, four-year college that today
enrolls more than 1500 students from 26 states and 24 countries. It offers more than 30 undergraduate majors, minors and special programs
and three master’s programs. Both traditional and adult students make up a diverse student body, including a large international enrollment.
With its historic main campus in Danville, VA, the university also has six other campuses and learning centers throughout Virginia, as well
as online courses and degree programs to serve our Graduate and Professional Studies students. Averett’s network of more than 25,000 alumni
spans all 50 states and almost 50 countries.

Averett University invites applications at its Main Campus in Danville, Virginia for a
faculty position in the Physical Sciences Department to teach introductory and upper-level Chemistry courses starting in the Fall of 2022.
Ability to teach introductory Physics courses is a plus.

Successful candidates will have a broad academic background in chemistry,
show evidence of success in teaching, and will be committed to the liberal arts education. Depending on the candidate’s expertise,
teaching responsibilities could include college chemistry lecture and laboratory courses, organic chemistry lecture and laboratory courses,
and physical chemistry or analytical chemistry courses. The position could also include supervising undergraduate research projects.

In addition to supporting the major in Chemistry, courses support other programs in the Biological and Health Sciences.

A strong
commitment to working with undergraduates and to student success is essential. Other responsibilities include student advising, committee
work and assistance in student recruiting.

A doctoral degree or ABD status in chemistry or a closely related field is strongly
preferred, but exceptional master’s level candidates with teaching expertise may be considered.

Review of materials will begin
immediately and continue until the position is filled. Please submit cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy and
contact information for three references to Chemistry Search Committee at [email protected]

Please note:

• As a condition of employment, Averett University requires all
  employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
• Background checks are required for all positions.
• An applicant must have an
  unrestricted right to work in the U.S.

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Averett University’s policies,
programs and activities, including hiring practices, comply with federal and state laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination on the
basis of race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, disability, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression and veteran
status. Inquiries related to the University’s compliance with Title IX should be directed to Averett’s Title IX Coordinator,
Amanda Estabrook, at [email protected]. Additional contact
information, reporting options, and the University’s Title IX Sexual Harassment Policy can be found at https://www.averett.edu/about-us/title-ix/. Inquiries may be made
externally to the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights: https://www.ed.gov/ocr.