Assistant Professor of Chemistry (Organic Chemistry)
- Employer
- Delta State University
- Location
- Mississippi, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not specified
- Date posted
- Jun 1, 2023
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Science, Technology & Mathematics, Chemistry & Biochemistry
- Employment Level
- Tenured/Tenured Track
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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Delta State University
Assistant Professor of Chemistry (Organic Chemistry)
Position Type: Faculty
Department: Mathematics and Sciences
Posting Number: 201201414
Full or Part Time: Full Time
Tenure/Non-Tenure: Tenure Track
Salary Basis: 9 month
Responsibilities:
The Division of Mathematics and Science invites applicants for a tenure-track position as Assistant Professor of Organic Chemistry in an ACS approved program for the Fall of 2023. The successful candidate will have a PhD in chemistry focusing on organic chemistry or a related field. The applicant will need strong communication skills and a commitment to both teaching and research in a liberal arts environment. Responsibilities include teaching courses and laboratories in general, organic, and polymer chemistry for undergraduate majors and non-majors as well as the potential for future graduate courses. Additional responsibilities include mentoring Delta State's ACS Student Affiliate chapter. Demonstrated excellence in undergraduate teaching and undergraduate research is preferred.
Other essential duties include pursuit of external grants, hold a minimum of 10 office hours per week, and perform service activities for the division, university, and community.
Qualifications:
The successful candidate will have a PhD in chemistry focusing on organic chemistry or related field. The applicant will need strong communication skills and a commitment to both teaching and research in a liberal arts environment. Demonstrated excellence in undergraduate teaching and undergraduate research is preferred.
- An earned PhD in chemistry focusing on organic chemistry or related field.
- Post-doctoral research is desired.
- Willingness to carry out research activities and pursue external funding.
- Post-secondary level teaching experience (documented by at least one letter of reference) is preferred.
- Ability to teach courses and laboratories in general, organic, and polymer chemistry for undergraduate major
- Commitment to excellence in teaching at the undergraduate level.
- Commitment to working with students from diverse backgrounds.
- Commitment to effective academic advisement.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Salary:
9 monthCommensurate with experience, qualifications, and university’s resources.
Minimum Qualifications:
- An earned PhD in chemistry focusing on organic chemistry or related field.
- Post-doctoral research is desired.
- Willingness to carry out research activities and pursue external funding.
- Post-secondary level teaching experience (documented by at least one letter of reference) is preferred.
- Ability to teach courses and laboratories in general, organic, and polymer chemistry for undergraduate major
- Commitment to excellence in teaching at the undergraduate level.
- Commitment to working with students from diverse backgrounds.
- Commitment to effective academic advisement.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Please attach the below items to your application.
1. Letter of application
2. Curriculum vitae
3. Copies of all undergraduate and graduate transcripts
4. Statement research interest and future plans
5. Statement of teaching philosophy
6. Three letters of recommendation
7. Contact information for three professional references
Three letters of recommendation are required. Requests for letters will automatically be generated to the references you list on the application. They will be sent a link to allow them to submit letter directly to application.
Additional Information:
For more information contact Dr. Joe Bentley (jbentley@deltastate.edu)
Open Date: 06/01/2023
Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
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Delta State University is committed to a policy of equal employment and educational opportunity. Delta State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or veteran status. This policy extends to all programs and activities supported by the University. jeid-8b73acc7c9e5984eb8a24652d59c0c65
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