Assistant Professor of Chemistry

Position Summary

This is a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track position, in the department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. The primary responsibility of this position is to teach general chemistry and upper-division courses in the discipline. 

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Chemistry or Biochemistry. 
• Experimental chemist with research experience in analytical or instrumental techniques. 
• Record of teaching experience and excellence at the undergraduate level.   
• All applicants should be prepared to teach both lower-division and upper-division courses in the discipline. 
• Demonstrated ability to work in an interdisciplinary, collaborative setting.   
• A commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities. 

Major Responsibilities

• Teaching general chemistry and specialized courses in successful candidate’s research area. 
• Demonstrating a commitment to student success in the classroom, during office hours, through mentorship of chemistry and biochemistry students and by supervising undergraduate research projects  
• Maintaining an active program of scholarship and disciplinary engagement   
• Participating in departmental and College governance and professional service   
• Engaging authentically with students, the department and colleagues   
• Safely operate and model proper use of lab equipment  
• Instructors who are assigned courses in a distance format (hybrid, online, HyFlex) must have either 1) had formal professional development in online curricular design and instruction, or 2) must complete FLC’s institutional training within the first term of teaching in a distance format.
• Maintaining knowledge and awareness of digital accessibility including the American with Disabilities Act and Section 508.  
• Producing and remediating digitally accessible materials in accordance with FLC standards.  
• Performing other duties as assigned 

Work Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that an employee can expect while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   

• Moderate noise (i.e. business office  and laboratory equipment (computers, phone, printers, vents)    
• Use of Personal Protective Equipment(PPE) as required by law and manufacturer requirements  
• Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time.  
• Safely work with hazardous chemicals  including, but not limited to strong acids/bases, flammable solvents, pyrophoric compounds, possible carcinogens 
• Ability to work in a fume hood 

Compensation

The salary for this position is $57,000 plus a comprehensive benefits package .


Application Process
A complete application packet includes:

• Cover letter addressing interest and qualifications for position
  • Include details regarding how your personal and professional experiences allow you to encourage a learning environment grounded in equity and inclusion. “How do you envision contributing to Fort Lewis College’s commitment to equity and inclusion?”
• Curriculum Vitae
• Names and contact information for three current, professional references

Submit materials as one PDF file via email to:

APChemistry-Search@fortlewis.edu

Application materials received by October 9, 2022, will receive full consideration. The position will remain open until filled.

The successful candidate will be required to submit original, official college transcripts, and pass a background check.