Assistant Professor Chemistry

Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number
0801502

Classification Title
Assistant Professor Chemistry

Working Title

Department
Department of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Department Contact Email
arahunanthan@centralstate.edu

Job Summary/Basic Function

The Department of Agricultural and Life Sciences welcomes applications for a 9-month tenure-track faculty position in the chemistry program, department of Agricultural and Life Sciences.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Tenure track faculty typically teach 12 contact hours per semester or 24 contact hours per academic year (undergraduate) entry level as well as upper level courses in their area of specialty.
• Teach undergraduate chemistry courses including organic chemistry, biochemistry, and other courses within the chemistry major and department.
• Faculty are expected to contribute to the program, department, University, and profession through appropriate service obligations, including the advising of students and committee service.
• Prepare course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
• Evaluate and grade students’ class/lab work, assignments, and papers
• Collect and analyze data for program and university assessment.
• Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
• Compile, administer, and grade examinations.
• Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
• Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.
• Develop and use multimedia course materials and other current technology, such as online courses.
• Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.
• Assist department chair with continual program development.
• Participate in unit meetings and other university-wide activities/committees.
• Conduct research in their area of expertise and seek grant funding for projects.
• Other duties as outlined in the Faculty Handbook.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong interpersonal, organizational, oral and written communication skills.
• Previous successful work experience with culturally diverse populations a plus.
• Cope effectively with adversity and demonstrate leadership skills that promote collegiality and cooperation.
• Committed to values of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
• Ability to use technology in instruction and student advising. Experience in curriculum and institutional assessment a plus.

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD in Organic Chemistry or related field. Post-doctoral or related job experience preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence in the undergraduate classroom.
• Evidence of potential for developing a research program in the area of organic chemistry, biochemistry, or multidisciplinary area that fully involves and engages undergraduate students.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

• Work is generally performed in an office, classroom, or exercise lab environment. Frequent reaching, sitting, walking, and standing may be required. No special coordination beyond that used for normal mobility and handling of everyday objects and materials is needed to perform the job.

Preferred Qualifications

Applicants with teaching experience preferred.

Posting Date
09/22/2023

Closing Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Position Category
Faculty - Term Appointment, Faculty - Tenure Track Appointment

Budgeted Annual Salary
Commensurate with experience

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Required Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Unofficial Transcripts

Optional Documents