Assistant Professor of General and Organic Chemistry-one year Term

Job Summary/Basic Function

The School of Science and Medicine at Lake Superior State University seeks applicants for a one year Term Assistant Professor position in General and Organic Chemistry, with the possibility of renewal up to three years. This position will begin August 2022.

The successful candidate will provide their academic, laboratory, and professional expertise to course instruction utilizing multiple teaching formats, including lecture, laboratory, practicum and/or online delivery. Instructional duties will include teaching lectures and labs in general chemistry, organic chemistry, and/or spectroscopy courses consistent with areas of expertise.  Participation in applied research activities involving undergraduate students is possible, but not required. Leadership opportunities exist for curriculum development that prepares students for graduate and professional school and/or the work force. Information pertaining to the ACS accredited LSSU Chemistry department, including programs in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Cannabis Chemistry, and Forensic Chemistry and the newly updated >$2.8 million instrumental facilities can be found at https://www.lssu.edu/chemistry/.
Sault Ste. Marie is uniquely situated on Lake Superior in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, where we share the international border with Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. The two cities with a combined population of 100,000 pair the advantages of a larger city with the safety and comfort of a smaller town.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1) Twelve contract hours of instruction and other assigned responsibilities per semester.
2) Provide a minimum of five hours devoted to office hours for the purpose of student support.
3) Optional participation in professional and scholarly activities, including but not limited to applied research with undergraduates and dissemination of knowledge through publication, community, or faculty presentations.

Minimum Qualifications

M.S. in Chemistry or related field.
Experience teaching at the undergraduate level
Ability to teach undergraduate students through classroom and laboratory settings that engage modern pedagogy.

Ability to work collaboratively and productively with both internal and external colleagues.

Desired Qualifications

Ph.D. (or equivalent) in Chemistry or related field.

Experience teaching with a variety of delivery formats including lecture, online, and/or blended.   

Experience with organic spectroscopy (NMR, IR, MS) and/or

experience with phytochemical extraction from plant matter.

Physical Demands

Typical demands of teaching at the university level. The ability to lift 25 pounds. The ability to manage the physical demands of 12 faculty contract hours per semester. Occasional possibility of overload and night classes. Limited Travel. Driver’s license.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Review of applicants will begin June 30, 2022 and continue until the position is filled.

Department

School of Science & Medicine

Contact Name

Martha Hutchens

Contact Phone Number/Extension

2806

Contact Email

mhutchens@lssu.edu