Assistant Professor of Chemistry (Analytical)

Job Type: Full-time

* GENERAL PURPOSE:*

The Assistant Professor of Chemistry provides instruction and advising to undergraduate students. This faculty

appointment includes a full-time teaching load, office hours, advising, committee work, research, and

opportunities for continued professional development. This is a three-year appointment with the possibility of

conversion to tenure-track following a comprehensive review conducted during the third year.

 

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Reports directly to the Chair of the Chemistry and Biochemistry Department.

 

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

The Assistant Professor of Chemistry may supervise student research conducted in the department or students

working as TAs.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Assistant Professor of Chemistry will:

? Teach 12 to 15 load hours per semester from a variety of chemistry courses as assigned by the

Department Chair

? Utilize innovative and collaborative teaching methods supporting the Department's mission and

learning objectives that promote chemistry knowledge, laboratory techniques, critical thinking, and

communication competency within the discipline.

? Attend faculty meetings at the Department and University level

? Advise undergraduate student research projects.

? Contribute to Departmental and interdisciplinary initiatives, including recruitment and retention efforts

and curriculum development

? Collaborate with the National Center for Water Quality Research

? Perform other essential duties as assigned/as outlined in the Faculty Manual

 

CORE VALUES AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

? Core values -- models leadership values of integrity, honesty, humility, transparency, respectfulness,

diversity, caring, loyalty, and accountability in all work.

? Intellectual dynamism -- demonstrates mental sharpness, capability, and agility.

? Self-knowledge -- gains insight from successes and mistakes.

? Personal learning -- seeks feedback and counsel to improve managerial behavior.

? Peer relationships -- encourage collaboration and cooperation across the organization.

? Teamwork -- performs most effectively as a hard-working member of a team.

? Constituency focus -- completes work to meet constituencies' expectations and requirements.

? Community focus -- brings a spirit of enthusiasm and energy to the campus and town.

Requirements

DESIRED ATTRIBUTES AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Professional Experience:

(A) Ph.D. or ABD in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related field.

(B) Two years of college-level teaching experience.

(C) Ability to teach courses in analytical chemistry and advanced laboratory courses.

Preferred Education and Experience:

(A) Graduate coursework in and/or experience teaching courses in general chemistry.

(B) Graduate coursework in and/or experience teaching courses in analytical chemistry.

(C) Graduate coursework in and/or experience teaching courses in instrumental analysis.

(D) Experience in mentoring undergraduate student research.

 

Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

? Knowledge of and ability to maintain traditional departmental equipment (e.g. AA, HPLC).

? Must demonstrate analytical and strategic thinking abilities.

? Outstanding oral and written communication skills.

? Strong interpersonal skills.

? Ability to manage several projects simultaneously.

? Ability to relate to diverse cross-sections of ind