Part-Time Instructional Faculty - Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Company: James Madison University
Location: Harrisonburg
Posted on: January 22, 2023
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Job Description:
Position Details
Position Information
Working Title
Part-Time Instructional Faculty - Department of Chemistry and
Biochemistry
Position Number
1937
Posting Number
F1648
Position Type
Instructional Faculty - Part Time
Position Status
Part Time
College/Division
College of Science and Mathematics
Department
100014 - Chemistry Department
Pay Rate
Commensurate with Experience
Specify Range or Amount
Is this a JMU only position?
No
Is this a grant-funded position?
No
Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position?
Position Summary Information
About James Madison University
Mission
We are a community committed to preparing students to be educated
and enlightened citizens who lead productive and meaningful
lives.
Vision
To be the national model for the engaged university: engaged with
ideas and the world.
Who We Are
Located in the heart of Virginia's beautiful Shenandoah Valley, the
city of Harrisonburg is approximately 120 miles from Washington,
D.C. and Richmond, VA. With a population of just over 53,000,
Harrisonburg is one of the most diverse communities in the
Commonwealth of Virginia. JMU is a selective, public institution
with a growing national reputation for offering experiences that
lead to an outstanding education and inclusive environment for
students, faculty and staff. The student body includes
approximately 20,000 undergraduate and 1,900 graduate students,
with over 1,000 full-time instructional faculty.
JMU offers thriving programs in the liberal arts, science and
technology, and professional disciplines at the undergraduate,
master's and doctoral levels. The university is committed to
expanding diversity, fostering equity and inclusion, and supporting
superlative teaching and scholarship. JMU has achieved national
recognition for the high quality of its academic programs, focus on
maintaining strong student/faculty interaction, and innovative
faculty research.
General Information
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at James Madison
University is accepting applications for part-time instructional
faculty to teach general education and lower division chemistry
courses. Our department currently serves about 3000 undergraduate
students each year. We offer a wide variety of courses for
chemistry majors, other STEM majors, general education, and
pre-health professional students. The Department of Chemistry and
Biochemistry is actively committed to increasing the success of all
of our students, increasing the diversity of our faculty and
students, and creating and sustaining a more inclusive work and
learning environment.
Duties and Responsibilities
Successful candidates will teach lecture or laboratory classes in
their area of specialty. There is the greatest need for instructors
in general education courses as well as laboratory instruction in
general chemistry and organic chemistry. Evening laboratory
sections are available.
Qualifications
A Ph.D. in Chemistry or related field is preferred, a M.S with at
least 18 hours of graduate course work or relevant experience. All
applicants should demonstrate their commitment to contributing to
an equitable and inclusive learning environment.
Conditions of Employment
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a
criminal background check.
E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required
to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity
and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison
University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work
authorization.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Date
06/29/2021
Beginning Review Date
07/30/2021
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Proposed Starting Date
08/25/2021
EEO Statement
James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a
diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free
of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate
discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color,
disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information,
national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race,
religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.
We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students,
faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these
qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education
in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in
candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing
commitment to this core quality.
Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact
the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568-6991.
Reasonable Accommodation Request
If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance
searching or applying for jobs please contact us at (540) 568-3597
or jobs@jmu.edu. You may also visit the JMU Human Resource Office,
located at 752 Ott Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22807 and we will be
happy to assist you.
Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report
Notice of Availability - Annual Security and Fire Safety Report The
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains information
regarding campus security and personal safety including topics such
as: crime prevention, the university police law enforcement
authority, crime reporting policies, disciplinary procedures,
protocols for the immediate notification of students and staff upon
confirmation of a significant emergency on campus and other matters
of importance related to security and safety. The report includes
statistics for the most recent three-year period of reported crimes
that have occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or
property owned or controlled by JMU or its affiliates; and on
public property within or immediately adjacent to and accessible
from the campus. The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
includes campus housing fire statistics for the most recent
three-year period, a description of each on-campus student housing
facility fire safety system, the number of fire drills held during
the previous calendar year, policies or rules on portable
electrical appliances, smoking, and open flames in student housing;
and procedures for student housing evacuation in the event of fire
along with other fire safety information. The JMU Annual Security
and Fire Safety Report includes the Harrisonburg campus and the
three overseas branch campuses; Florence, Antwerp, and London. It
is available electronically
http://www.jmu.edu/publicsafety/clerycompliance/2018Annual-Security-and-Fire-Safety-Report.shtml
You can obtain a copy of any of this report by contacting the
Office of Public Safety, MSC 6810, James Madison University,
Harrisonburg, VA 22807 or request that a copy be mailed to you by
calling (540)568-6769/6913.
Minimum Reference(s) Required
3
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting
https://joblink.jmu.edu/postings/9444
Additional Posting Information
Candidates will complete the faculty application and attach the
following:
The names and contact information for three references will be
requested as part of the application.
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