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NOTE: This job listing has expired and may no longer be relevant! Shepherdstown, WV Established in 1871, Shepherd University is a public liberal arts institution offering more than 90 programs of study to the residents of West Virginia, Maryland, Virginia, Washington, D.C., and Pennsylvania. Set on a 323-acre campus perched high above the Potomac River, Shepherd provides the student population a personal touch with a 15:1 student to faculty ratio and an average class size of 20. Located only 90 minutes from Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, the university offers a wide variety of internship and job opportunities in local entrepreneurial initiatives as well as in national and international industries. Shepherd’s safe and convenient location opens a world of vibrant cultural and educational possibilities to students. Shepherd University seeks to hire a tenure-track, Assistant Professor of Organic Chemistry. The position is expected to begin August 2025. Teaching responsibilities will include organic chemistry and lab as well as general chemistry and lab and others as assigned. The position will be expected to, in addition to teaching duties, establish an independent research program that is suitable for undergraduate science majors; publish in peer-reviewed journals and attend professional development conferences and activities; serve on committees and other community service; and advise academic students in the major. The candidate should have a Ph.D. with expertise in organic, polymer, or medicinal chemistry although individuals working towards a Ph.D. may be considered. Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated excellence in teaching at the university level, postdoctoral experience, and/or experience mentoring undergraduate research students. Appointment to this position will be contingent upon a satisfactory background check. Shepherd University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action institution. The University neither affiliates knowingly with, nor grants recognition to, any individual, group or organization having policies that discriminate. Individuals from traditionally underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr Shepherd University

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