Position Summary

Join a vibrant equity-minded campus community whose excellence is reflected in its community, cultural engagement, and student success. The Department of Chemistry invites applicants for a Full-time, 9-month, Tenure-Track, Assistant or Associate Professor, Organic Chemist or Medicinal Chemist position. Faculty rank will be determined based on the successful finalist’s experience, expertise, and training. The position begins in August 2025.
 
West Chester University (WCU), a member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, is a public, comprehensive institution committed to offering high-quality undergraduate education, selected post-baccalaureate and graduate programs, and a variety of educational and cultural resources for its students, alumni, and citizens of southeastern Pennsylvania. The University offers more than 100 graduate and undergraduate programs in the sciences and mathematics, business and public management, arts and humanities, health sciences, education and social work, music, and interdisciplinary studies. We are a community of educators dedicated to developing graduates who succeed personally and professionally and contribute to the common good.
 
The Department of Chemistry, part of the College of the Sciences and Mathematics, works to provide the highest quality of chemistry education. The Department is ACS-approved and has an excellent reputation for providing the highest quality of chemical education at a state-school tuition rate. We are a community of educators dedicated to developing graduates who succeed both personally & professionally and contribute to the common good. Supporting research, the department operates the Pharmaceutical Product Development (PPD) program. The department encourages creativity and offers support & mentorship. The faculty members serve as both instructors and researchers.
 
The faculty position involves teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses that may be offered in-person, online, and/or via distance education modalities. The ideal candidate will use innovative teaching skills and demonstrate attention to the learning and teaching needs of the department’s students. The individual will leverage their experience, expertise, and training to the success of the various department programs. The faculty member will collaborate with other departmental faculty and staff to ensure student success.
 
Responsibilities include:

• Teach undergraduate and/or graduate level classes and laboratory in Organic Chemistry. Additional courses within area(s) of specialization may be assigned based on department needs.
• Support the Pharmaceutical Product Development (PPD) program by teaching PPD-specific courses
• May serve as the director of the PPD program
• Advise and mentor students. Provide academic and professional development support
• Develop a robust research program in organic and/or medicinal chemistry
• Serve the University and the community through various service activities
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, or a closely related field/discipline. ABD may be considered – must be completed on or before July 31, 2025
• At least 2 years of experience teaching and conducting research in Organic Chemistry
• Experience advising and mentoring undergraduate and/or graduate students

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in the pharmaceutical industry, including project management

Special Instructions

Apply online at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/wcupa. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
 
Review of applications will begin in September 2024 and continue until the position is filled.
 
Applicants must successfully complete the application, interview process, research presentation, and teaching demonstration to be considered as a finalist.
 
Required Documents for Consideration
To be considered as an applicant for this position, please submit the following:

• Letter of Interest
• Curriculum vitae
• Unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts (official transcripts will be required at a later date)
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Statement of research interests
• Three (3) references. Applicants must provide name, email address, and phone number for each reference. Letters will be electronically solicited
• Diversity Statement (See below):

Commitment to Diversity Equity and Inclusion: 
West Chester University has joined EAB’s Moon Shot initiative for Equity in Higher education. This initiative is designed to support faculty, students, and staff who are typically excluded and therefore are underrepresented. As part of your application for a tenure-track faculty position, we request a Diversity Statement. This request highlights our department's commitment to promote diversity and inclusiveness and to cultivate a campus environment that welcomes all. This commitment reflects the Diversity Theme of West Chester University's Strategic Plan and supports initiatives of our Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (WCU Diversity Equity Inclusion). We expect that each applicant's statement will be unique as informed by their own experiences and goals. Some topics you might address in a 1-2-page statement include the following: (1) How have you supported diversity and inclusion in your interactions with others in classroom, clinical or therapy setting, or research environment(s)? (2) What have you done to help students from diverse communities (such as underrepresented minorities, non-traditional, LGBTQ, veteran, rural, and/or first generation) succeed, including any programs for these students that you have participated in? (3) Describe your commitment to working toward achieving equity and enhancing diversity at WCU. How might you contribute to our current diversity initiatives, and do you have any other ideas to help promote equity on our campus?
 
All offers of employment are subject to and contingent upon satisfactory completion of all preemployment background checks. 
 
Developing and sustaining a diverse faculty and staff advances WCU’s educational mission and strategic Plan for Excellence. West Chester University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

About West Chester University of Pennsylvania

West Chester University (WCU) of Pennsylvania is among the top regional comprehensive public universities in the nation, serving more than 17,500 students at the undergraduate and graduate levels with a national reputation for excellence, value, and student success. Founded in 1871 as an institute for teacher preparation, West Chester offers more than 118 undergraduate and 103 graduate programs in more than 50 fields of study. In addition to the main campus in West Chester, the University offers programs through its graduate center, the Philadelphia campus, and online. Five colleges and two schools comprise the University: Colleges of Arts and Humanities, Business and Public Management, Education and Social Work, Health Sciences, and the Sciences and Mathematics, as well as the School of Music, and the School of Interdisciplinary and Graduate Studies. Located in Chester County (25 miles from downtown Philadelphia) the area combines the best of enjoyable daily living with easy access to the full spectrum of country and city attractions. We are a community of educators dedicated to developing graduates who succeed personally and professionally and contribute to the common good.

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