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Walla Walla, WA

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Located in the vibrant community of Walla Walla, WA, Whitman College is home to an intellectually diverse, dynamic, and supportive community of some 500 staff and faculty serving roughly 1,500 students from the local region and across the globe. With exceptional students, accomplished faculty and staff, and engaged alumni, Whitman College continues to build on its national reputation for academic excellence as one of the top undergraduate, liberal arts colleges in the country.

The Chemistry Department at Whitman College is seeking candidates for a one-year position in General Chemistry, at the rank of visiting assistant professor, beginning August 2025. A Ph.D. is required upon starting the position.

The successful candidate will offer courses in general chemistry lecture and lab. The annual teaching load is five courses. Depending on resource availability and interest, the successful candidate may have the opportunity to pursue research projects involving undergraduate students during the academic year or during the summer.

Whitman College is committed to fostering an inclusive learning community that values diverse identities, experiences, and perspectives. In the cover letter, candidates should describe their interest in teaching undergraduates, majors as well as non-majors, at all levels of instruction. In doing so, candidates should address how their lived experiences and classroom and scholarly practices will advance equity and inclusion in the learning environment.

To apply, go to https://apply.interfolio.com/167042. The online application will prompt you to upload all of the required materials: a letter of application; curriculum vitae; statement of teaching philosophy; and evidence of demonstrated or potential excellence in undergraduate instruction. The committee will solicit three letters of recommendation from applicants who reach the interview stage.

Review of applications will begin Friday, May 2nd, 2025 and continue until the position is filled.

Salary Range: $65,000-$70,000

Whitman College offers a competitive benefits package that is designed to attract qualified candidates and retain talented employees. Full-time employees enjoy the following benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision Insurances; basic life, accidental death and dismemberment and long term disability insurances with the capability to elect additional voluntary coverage; 403(b) Defined Contribution Retirement Plan with a 10% matching contribution after eligibility requirements are met; Tuition Remission – Dependent Children, after eligibility requirements; employee tuition waiver for two Whitman courses per semester; and an Employee Assistance Program. New faculty receive relocation support for moving expenses based on the distance of relocation.

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