Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Beloit College
Job overview
The Assistant Professor of Chemistry position at Beloit College is a tenure-track role focused on teaching analytical chemistry and developing undergraduate research programs, contributing to the academic and leadership goals of the college.
Responsibilities and impact
The candidate will teach lab-based courses in general and analytical chemistry, possibly other chemistry areas, develop research programs involving undergraduates, advise students in multiple chemistry-related programs, and participate in campus governance and all-college programs.
Experience and skills
The candidate must hold a Ph.D. in chemistry or a related field, have teaching experience especially with diverse student populations, and demonstrate ability to develop undergraduate research programs; willingness to teach other chemistry areas is preferred.
Work environment and culture
Beloit College fosters a supportive, diverse, and inclusive residential learning community valuing cultural and intellectual richness, emphasizing innovative pedagogy and collaborative research.
Company information
Beloit College is a selective undergraduate liberal arts college near Madison, Milwaukee, and Chicago, known for excellence in teaching, international perspectives, and recognized as one of the Colleges That Change Lives.
Job location and travel
Located in Beloit, Wisconsin, near major cities Madison, Milwaukee, and Chicago, within a residential liberal arts college environment.
Application process
Applicants must submit a cover letter, CV, teaching philosophy, research plans, transcripts, and references; review begins October 1st and continues until filled; contact is Dr. Kristin Labby.
Unique job features
The position emphasizes innovative pedagogy, undergraduate research engagement, and leadership opportunities in a liberal arts setting.
Company overview
Beloit College is a private liberal arts college located in Beloit, Wisconsin, known for its strong emphasis on experiential learning and global perspectives. It offers a wide range of undergraduate programs and is renowned for its innovative curriculum that encourages critical thinking and hands-on experiences. Founded in 1846, the college has a rich history and a commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. Beloit College generates revenue primarily through tuition, fees, and donations, supporting its mission to provide a transformative education.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to emphasize your Ph.D. in chemistry or a related field, highlighting expertise in analytical chemistry and lab-based teaching experience, especially in general and analytical chemistry courses.
Showcase your ability and willingness to teach additional chemistry areas such as physical or organic chemistry, and emphasize any experience working successfully with diverse student populations.
Highlight your experience or potential in developing undergraduate research programs, particularly those involving laboratory-based analytical chemistry projects, and your commitment to mentoring and advising students across multiple interdisciplinary programs.
Apply through Beloit College's official career portal and also on LinkedIn where the position is posted, increasing your chances of visibility and consideration.
Connect with faculty or staff in the Chemistry Department or related academic divisions at Beloit College on LinkedIn; initiate conversations by referencing their recent research publications, innovative pedagogy methods, or expressing genuine interest in the college’s commitment to diversity and undergraduate research.
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