Assistant Professor, Chemistry Department - Tenure Track
- Employer
- Saint Catherine University
- Location
- Minnesota, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Oct 6, 2020
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Science, Technology & Mathematics, Chemistry & Biochemistry, Other Science & Technology
- Employment Type
- Full Time
TheChemistrydepartment atSt. Catherine
Universityinvites applications for a full-time, tenure track
faculty position. The contract is for nine months annually and
begins fall 2021.
The Chemistry department takes a hands-on and practical approach in
the lab and in the classroom. Through lab experiences, training in
green chemistry principles, and use of a robust collection of
modern instrumentation, we prepare chemistry students for a broad
range of careers, including medical school, graduate school and
industrial careers. Our program is certified by the American
Chemical Society and is a founding member of the Green Chemistry
Commitment. The Chemistry faculty value small class sizes and
working collaboratively in teaching, curriculum development, and
undergraduate research. Our program has full-time, tenured faculty
in the areas of organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, analytical
chemistry and biochemistry. This position will specialize in
physical chemistry.
Responsibilities:
- Teach the equivalent of six undergraduate courses during the
academic year (typically three in fall and three in spring) with
the option to teach in January and summer sessions
- Foster a culture of inclusive excellence through authentic
relationships with diverse students as an educator, an advisor, and
a mentor
- Teach labs as well as core department courses
- Teach in traditional classroom, online and hybrid
environments.
- Monitor and assess student-learning outcomes and provide timely
and frequent feedback to students on academic
performance
- Direct students’ reasonable progress through the major through
academic advising.
- Develop an active program of research to conduct
collaboratively with students
- Monitor curriculum content and make recommendations as
appropriate to maintain relevance.
- Effectively contribute to the highly collaborative work of the
Department.
- Consistent with the university’s Catholic identity, its
commitment to women, diversity, inclusion, social justice, and
dedication to a liberal arts based curriculum, faculty are expected
to manifest these themes in their teaching, research, service and
accomplishments.
- Engage in service to the department, school and university through participation or leadership in committees
St. Catherine University in St. Paul/Minneapolis, Minnesota, is a
comprehensive Catholic university and home to one of the nation’s
largest colleges for women, with associate and graduate programs
for both women and men. Founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph of
Carondelet in 1905, the University integrates liberal arts and
professional education within the Catholic traditions of
intellectual inquiry and social teaching. Committed to excellence
and opportunity, St. Catherine enrolls nearly 5,000 students in
certificate, associate, baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral
programs in traditional day and evening/weekend/online formats.
Minimum qualifications
- PhD in an area of physical chemistry with a subspecialty in
areas including but not limited to biophysical, nanomaterials,
physical organic, quantum chemistry or others
- ABDcandidates may be considered but must have a completed doctoral degree prior to the start of employment
Preferred qualifications
- Post-doctoral training
- One year of teaching experience as the primary instructor at
the college level
- Experience mentoring undergraduate research
- Experience teaching and mentoring students
St. Catherine University seeks creative, and committed faculty who enjoy working in a university climate that promotes cultural diversity, multicultural understanding and cultural fluency. Candidates of color and other groups that have been traditionally underrepresented in higher education are encouraged to apply. Consistent with the university’s commitment to women, diversity and social justice, preference will be given to candidates who manifest these themes in their teaching, research and service.
EEO StatementSt. Catherine University is an equal opportunity employer. Our commitment to inclusion reflects the central value of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet to “love of neighbor without distinction” and provides a learning and working environment that is enriched by the diversity of all our members. Individuals of religious, racial, ethnic, gender identity, nation of origin, or disability groups that have traditionally had less representation in higher education are encouraged to apply. Should you need an interview accommodation please contact us at hr@stkate.edu or 651-690-6565.
To Apply and Special/Other Requirements SummaryVisit https://stcatherine.peopleadmin.com/ to apply. Submit a
cover letter that addresses the university mission, a CV, a
statement of teaching interests, experiences, and experiences
working with diverse student populations, and a research statement
that includes research plans. Three references and background check
are required for employment. For additional information, contact
Prof. Daron Janzen at dejanzen@stkate.edu.Application deadline
is December 1, 2020.Review of applications will begin November
15, 2020 and will continue until the position is filled;
however,priority will be given to complete applications received
by November 15, 2020.
St. Catherine University
2004 Randolph Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55105
Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug Free Workplace/Tobacco-Free
Campuses
Our university is a proud member of the Upper MidwestHERCand is committed to recruiting and retaining
outstanding and diverse faculty and staff and assisting dual career
couples. For more information and to find other higher education
jobs in the Upper Midwest region, visit:
www.uppermidwestherc.org
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- *What is your highest level of
completed education?
- Some high school
- High school diploma or GED
- Some college
- Associate's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Some graduate school
- Master's degree
- Professional degree (e.g., JD, MD)
- ABD
- Doctoral degree
- *What is your area of specialization?
(Open Ended Question)
- *Are you presently legally authorized
to work in the United States for any U.S. employer? Please be aware
that St. Catherine University is only able to consider candidates
who are authorized to work in the United States.
- Yes
- No
- *St. Catherine University welcomes
applications from candidates who are traditionally
under-represented. We are happy to consider candidates who are
currently in possession of a temporary work visa, however, please
be aware that we do not offer H1-B sponsorship. Will you now or in
the future require an employer to sponsor you for an
employment-based visa/status in the U.S. (e.g. H-1B status)?
- Yes
- No
- Maybe
- *Can you perform the essential
functions of this position with or without accommodation?
- Yes
- No
- *How did you hear about this
opportunity?
- St. Catherine University Website
- St. Catherine University employee referral
- Newspaper - Star Tribune paper
- Newspaper - Star Tribune web
- Community agency
- Internet
- Walk-in
- HigherEdJobs.com
- Newspaper - Pioneer Press paper
- Newspaper -Pioneer Press web
- The Chronicle of Higher Education
- Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC)
- Other
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Statement of Teaching Interests
- Research Statement
- Other Document 1
- Other Document 2
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