Visiting Instructor of Chemistry and Biochemistry

Visiting Instructor of Chemistry and Biochemistry—Search # 12145 (2 positions)
College of Science and Mathematics. Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry in the College of Science and Mathematics at Georgia Southern University has two openings for a visiting instructor position of Chemistry and Biochemistry for the 2022-2023 academic year.

Founded in 1906, Georgia Southern University is a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 institution with a focus on public-impact research, serving about 27,000 students on three beautiful campuses in Statesboro, Savannah, and Hinesville, and via a growing online program. Through our degree offerings at the associate's, bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels, Georgia Southern offers a distinctive combination of community collaboration, world-class scholarship, innovative teaching, and hands-on learning opportunities.

To equitably serve a fast growing and highly diverse student body and to fulfill the University's commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion, we actively seek candidates with a demonstrated commitment to Inclusive Excellence. Candidates whose work furthers the institution's goals and who bring to campus varied life experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds are especially encouraged to apply.

Within this setting, the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry is housed in the College of Science and Mathematics. The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry offers two ACS certified Bachelor of Science degrees in chemistry and biochemistry as well as a Bachelor of Arts degree in chemistry. The department also offers a Master of Science in Applied Physical Science with concentrations in pharmaceutical science, materials and coatings science, and environmental science. The Department is rapidly increasing its externally funded research activities and is housed in a recently reconfigured, 47,000 square foot facility containing modern classrooms with dedicated teaching and research laboratories on the Statesboro campus and a similar facility on the Armstrong campus. The department is comprised of 45 faculty who focus on high quality, student-centered undergraduate and graduate education that prepares students for careers in the chemical industry as well as medicine, dentistry, pharmacy and education. The department is committed to both graduate and undergraduate research with the majority of undergraduate biochemistry and chemistry majors participating, thus furthering their preparedness for post-baccalaureate studies in many fields. A hallmark of this Department is faculty mentoring of undergraduate chemistry and biochemistry majors. Information describing the Department and its faculty can be found at http://cosm.georgiasouthern.edu/chemistry/.

Position Description: Reporting to the department chair, the visiting instructor of chemistry and biochemistry will have teaching responsibilities with a five course load requirement per term. This is an academic year appointment for the months of August 2022 through May 2023. All visiting positions are non-tenure track appointments, with the possibility of reappointment based on funding availability and satisfactory performance for up to two years. The second year is a terminal year, without exception. The salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Required Qualifications:

• Earned Ph.D. in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a closely related field with at least 18 graduate semester hours in Chemistry or Biochemistry by August 1, 2022.
  
• Commitment to teaching excellence in the undergraduate classroom.
  
• Ability to work with diverse populations.
  
• Effective communication skills.
  
• Willingness to engage with institutional student success initiatives.
  
• Commitment to engaging with best practice initiatives in instruction and pedagogy, mentoring, and curriculum design and development.
  
  Preferred Qualifications:
  
• Teaching experience
  
  Conditions of Employment:
  
• Must be authorized to work in the United States for the duration of employment without assistance from the institution.
  
• All work (with limited exceptions such as research and study abroad and outside activities such as grading and email correspondence) for Georgia Southern University must be completed while the employee is physically present in the state of Georgia, unless specifically authorized by the university for a specific purpose and limited period of time within current policy.
  
• Faculty are expected to contribute to the vibrant university community by engaging students, participating in events, and performing other responsibilities on-campus
  
• Faculty may be required to teach, conduct research, or perform service duties on any of the three campuses. Georgia Southern provides accessible transportation options between campuses.
  
  Screening of applications begins June 13, 2022 and continues until the position is filled. The preferred position starting date is August 1, 2022. A complete application consists of a letter addressing the qualifications cited above; a curriculum vitae; photocopies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts; a statement of teaching philosophy (up to 2 pages); and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least three professional references. Other documentation may be requested. Only complete applications submitted electronically will be considered. Finalists will be required to submit to a background investigation. Applications and nominations should be sent to:
  
  Dr. Will Lynch, Search Chair, Search #12145
  Georgia Southern University
  Electronic mail: wlynch@georgiasouthern.edu
  Telephone: 912-344-3144
  
  More information about the institution is available through http://www.georgiasouthern.edu or http://cosm.georgiasouthern.edu/chemistry/. The names of applicants and nominees, vitae, and other non-evaluative information may be subject to public inspection under the Georgia Open Records Act. Georgia Southern University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals who need reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify Human Resources at 912-478-6947.
  
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