Adjunct Professor of Chemistry; Organic, Physical, Pool

Job Description Summary

The Department of Chemistry at William & Mary, a public university of the Commonwealth of Virginia, is recruiting a pool of qualified individuals for possible part-time adjunct teaching appointments. For the current academic year, the department anticipates instructional needs in inorganic and physical chemistry. This pool will remain open to address additional teaching needs that may arise throughout the year.

• A Master’s degree in Chemistry or a closely related field, or equivalent experience and qualifications.
• Teaching expertise and ability to teach compelling courses in Organic and/or Physical Chemistry.
• Ability to teach other lecture and seminar-style courses, and to contribute to other chemistry courses.
• Ability to contribute to lab curriculum.

• A Ph.D. or other appropriate terminal degree, or ABD status, in Chemistry or a related field at the time of appointment (August 10 for fall or January 10 for spring).
• Previous academic teaching experience is desirable.

• This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship.
• This is a part-time position restricted to the term to which it is assigned and hired, and is not eligible for benefits.
• The position may require additional hours beyond the typical work week, including occasional evenings, weekends, or overnight work as needed to meet operational requirements.
• As part-time exempt employees, adjuncts are subject to the limitations of the Virginia Manpower Control Program. Total hours worked may not exceed an average of 29 hours per week over a twelve-month period beginning May 1 each year.
• Within Arts & Sciences, adjunct instructional workload limits apply. Total adjunct work hours for part-time employment from May 1 through April 30 may not exceed 1,500 hours, generally equaling up to 14 credit hours for fall/spring and up to 6 for summer, not to exceed 18 credit hours for the year.
• Adjuncts within the College of Arts & Sciences at William & Mary must maintain an in-person presence for the duration of their appointment. Remote teaching opportunities are rare and subject to approval.

• Teaching assigned undergraduate and/or graduate courses depending on unit need.
• Preparing syllabi and course materials.
• Delivering instruction and assessing student learning.
• Holding office hours.
• Fulfilling other instructional duties consistent with departmental needs.

Appointments are limited to a specified term and may include the following instructional sessions:

• Summer Session 1:
  May 26 – June 26
• Summer Session 2:
  June 29 – July 31 (expected contract effective date: June 25)
• Summer Session 3:
  May 26 – July 31
• Fall:
  August 10 – January 9
• Spring:
  January 10 – May 24

Summer Session Terms are subject to vary each year.

Applicants must apply online at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./VphZB
3. All applications must consist of the following materials for full consideration.

• Curriculum vitae;
• Cover letter;
• A statement of teaching interests that describes the courses you are qualified and interested in teaching, as well as your approach to teaching and mentoring and that may also incorporate a discussion of how your past scholarly work informs your approach;
• A reference page with the contact information (including names, email addresses, and phone numbers) for three references; and
• Supplemental materials (e.g., sample syllabus, peer observation, course evaluations, etc.)

Applicants are encouraged to reflect on teaching and mentoring practices that advance academic excellence and success for all learners/scholars in Chemistry in any of the aforementioned required documents.

For full consideration, submit application materials no later than the initial review date. All required supplemental application materials mentioned above must be clearly identified and included with your application for full consideration. Applications received after the initial review date will be considered if needed and as additional hiring needs arise.

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