Instructor, Chemistry Lab

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title
Instructor, Chemistry Lab

FLSA Status
Exempt

Posted Salary Range

Employment Status
Full Time

Department
Chemistry and Physics

Job Summary

• The Incumbent teaches Chemistry laboratory courses, while serving as co· academic advisor and faculty mentor for the program.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge, skills, and abilities
• Strong time management skills
• Passion for teaching and engaging with students
• Knowledge of Chemistry Education
• Demonstrated Integrity
• Excellent communication skills, verbal, written and Interpersonal
• Skilled In mentoring students
• Ability to work well with colleagues and foster a colleague’s environment conducive

to teamwork and students’ high learning

Essential Job Functions

• Conducts and teaches a requisite number of classes of assigned subjects
• Provides guidance and supervision to students
• Creates and maintains an environment conducive to excellence in teaching, learning and research Preparation and formulation of curricula focused on his/her subject{s)
• Serves as co-academic advisor for the chemistry programs to ensure that students are following their degree plan, while striving for academic excellence
• Provides academic support to other faculty members
• Maintains the chemistry labs for the Instruction, includes monitoring and enforcing chemical safety and chemical waste disposal per university and state rules and guideline
• Serves as Inventory liaison and maintains departmental Inventory records
• Maintains and serve the equipment and Instrument In the department
• Other related duties, as assigned

Qualifications

Master’s degree in chemistry or relate field, and 1 year laboratory experience.

Licensing and Certifications

N/A

Physical Requirements

Work in noisy (above 85 decibels) areas
No

Sedentary Work - Exerting 10 pounds
Occasionally

Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds
Not Required

Medium Work - Exerting 20-50 pounds
Not Required

Heavy Work - Exerting 50-100 pounds
Not Required

Very Heavy Work - Exerting in excess of 100 pounds
Not Required

Travel
Not Required

Extended Work Hours
Occasionally

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
S1029

Number of Vacancies
1

Location
Lorman

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date

Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

EEO Statement

Alcorn State University

Equal Employment Opportunity and Notice of Non-Discrimination
Alcorn State University is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Alcorn State University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.

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Excellent Benefits Package

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Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
3. Unofficial Transcripts
4. Letter of Recommendation (Professional)
5. Letter of Recommendation (Personal)
6. Letter of Recommendation (Professional or Personal)

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