Were I some decades younger, this position would have been an ideal place to make an application. School with a real commitment to serving its students, some evidence of equipment and facilities to do that teaching.

I suspect this search will produce a number of qualified applicatants.

AD [Kipp] Barksdale, PhD

> On 11/12/2021 3:08 PM CHAS membership wrote:
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> Assistant Professor in Analytical Chemistry
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> A division of the University of Virginia and a member of the Council for Public Liberal Arts Colleges, The University of Virginia's College at Wise is an inspiring place to teach, learn and call home. With a student faculty ratio of 13:1 and 2,000 students, UVA Wise is committed to excellence in teaching, personalized attention, and individual growth. On our beautiful campus nestled in the mountains of Southwest Virginia, faculty are encouraged to engage in scholarship and service that complements their teaching and mentoring, and our environment is ideal for the task. In addition to Appalachian arts and culture, on-campus wetlands and impressive geography, and a region full of opportunities for study and outdoor adventure, there are many opportunities to build partnerships with organizations, agencies, and businesses in the area and beyond.
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> Our student population is largely first-generation, often rural students, for whom we offer access and affordability along with challenging academic work in the liberal arts tradition. The result is well-rounded graduates who earn fulfilling positions at leading organizations and pursue graduate study at prestigious institutions, as evidenced recently when U.S. News & World Report ranked UVA Wise as sixth in the nation for promoting social mobility.
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> The Natural Science Department invites applications for a position in its ACS-approved Chemistry program. The position is a tenure-track faculty position in Analytical Chemistry. The position is a full-time, 9-month commitment at the assistant professor level and with the potential for summer teaching and research support. Duties include creating and teaching undergraduate courses in general chemistry, quantitative analysis and instrumental analysis, as well as upper-level courses in the applicant's field of expertise; serving the department and college on various committees; advising students; pursuing ongoing scholarly activity, particularly that involves undergraduates; and assisting the department chair with assessment and other duties as needed.
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> Successful candidates must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills; should have the demonstrated ability for engaged and innovative teaching at the undergraduate level; must have a Ph.D. (ABD candidates will be considered but must have the Ph.D. completed by the date of appointment) in Analytical Chemistry or an equivalent research degree.
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> Interested applicants for any of this position should apply online at https://hr.virginia.edu/careers-uva and complete a candidate profile that includes: 1) application, 2) cover letter, 3) current CV, 4) letter describing your teaching philosophy, 5) contact information for three references, 6) research statement and 7) unofficial transcripts. Review of applications will begin in November 2021, but will remain open until filled. Start date will be August 2022. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.
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> UVA Wise is committed to helping the campus community provide for their own safety and security. The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report containing information on campus security and personal safety, including alerts, fire safety, crime prevention tips, and crime statistics is available at www.uvawise.edu/ASR. A copy is available upon request by calling 276-328-0190 or 276-376-3451.
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> In accordance with Executive Directive #18 issued by Governor Ralph Northam on August 5, 2021, employees who are not fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as defined by the Centers for Disease Control are require to undergo weekly COVID-19 testing as a condition of employment.
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> COVID Vaccination Requirement: The University of Virginia expects all current and new employees (UVA Health System and Academic), to be vaccinated against COVID-19. If hired to work within the University Health System, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination or be willing to receive the vaccination. Employees may request a medical or religious exemption from vaccination. If hired to work on the Academic side of the University, excluding the School of Medicine, School of Nursing, UPG, and the Health Systems Library, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination or be willing to submit to mandatory, weekly prevalence testing. Employees that are working 100% remotely will not be subject to weekly prevalence testing; however, if the employee works on UVA Grounds (including the Medical Center) even intermittently, then they are required to be tested for COVID-19 once per week on an indefinite basis and follow masking mandates. NOTE: Some medical and saf!
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> y-sensitive positions require vaccination and are not eligible for an exemption. For more information on how the vaccination and testing requirements will apply to you at your work location, see the UVA New Hire Vaccination Requirements webpage.
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> Employee fulfills duties as a "responsible employee" under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. A Responsible employee includes any employee: who has the authority to take action to redress sexual violence; who has been given the duty of reporting incidents of sexual violence or any other misconduct by students to the Title IX Coordinator or other appropriate school designee; or whom a student could reasonably believe has this authority or duty.
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