Description

King University, located in Bristol, TN, seeks to appoint a full-time faculty member in Chemistry starting August 2025.  King is a primarily undergraduate, Christian liberal arts institution located in the picturesque foothills of East Tennessee. Recent internal planning and external support point toward growth in the department’s capacity for student research. A Ph.D. degree in Chemistry (or related field) and an aptitude for teaching are required, but ABD candidates are encouraged to apply. Key teaching responsibilities include General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, and other upper-level chemistry courses. Full information and application available at  https://www.king.edu/about/employment-opportunities/. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. King University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. EOE.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications: Applicants should be ABD or possess a Ph.D. degree in Chemistry or a closely related field and have the ability to teach General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, and other upper-level chemistry courses.  Applicants should exhibit an enthusiasm for teaching and an interest in supervising undergraduate research. 

Preferred Qualifications: Ph.D. degree in Chemistry with a focus on Organic Chemistry, one or more years of full-time teaching experience, and experience leading undergraduate research.

Responsibilities: The appointed applicant will teach courses and laboratory sections for majors and non-majors, design and revise courses, contribute to program evaluation, participate in student advising and mentoring, and hold at least five office hours per week. Participation in university committees, campus life, and community service is also expected.