Adjunct Position for Chemistry

Posted Thursday, February 10, 2022

The Department of Chemistry at the Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, VA, seeks to fill adjunct position(s).  Appointment date is to start August 30, 2022; however, new adjuncts are required to complete the New Faculty Orientation Program on 18-19 August 2022 .  The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 18 graduate hours of chemistry credits; Ph.D. or M.S. in Chemistry is preferred.  Applicants must have a strong commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching.  Primary teaching responsibilities will be general chemistry lectures and labs; class sizes are usually 18-24 cadets.

Virginia Military Institute is a state-supported four-year undergraduate military college of liberal arts, engineering, and the sciences. It is in the southern Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. Lexington, population 7,000, is also home to Washington and Lee University and offers a stimulating cultural atmosphere in a pleasant, rural setting.  The VMI Chemistry Department invites you to explore our website for additional information: www.vmi.edu/chem.

Required application materials include: cover letter, CV, statement of teaching philosophy, transcripts, and letters from three references.  The reference letters and inquiries are to be sent to Professor Stan Smith at smithsq@vmi.edu

Apply online at:  Adjunct Position for Chemistry- Job Application

We are currently accepting applications. The application portal will close on July 1, 2022 and review will begin immediately thereafter.

Criminal background check required for final candidate.

VMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  In a continuing effort to enrich its academic environment and provide equal education and employment opportunities, VMI encourages women, minorities, disabled individuals, and veterans to apply. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are also encouraged to apply.  VMI will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with documented disabilities to ensure equal access and equal opportunities with regard to employment, educational opportunities, programs and services.