Assistant Professor of Organic Chemistry

Duties And Responsibilities

• Prepare and teach, as assigned, selected courses within the chemistry program to undergraduate and graduate students (normal teaching load of 24 credit hours per academic year)
• Hold office hours as required
• Advise and mentor both undergraduate and graduate students on matters within the chemistry discipline and related areas
• Serve as student mentors and advisors in keeping with the university's mission
• Supervise and manage students and/or technicians in laboratory preparation assignments and instrumentation maintenance
• Maintain regular attendance on campus

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. in Chemistry (ABD will be considered) with undergraduate Bachelor's degree or equivalent in chemistry
• Preferred Qualifications: Postdoctoral experience, experience Preparing, instructing, and overseeing classroom presentations in undergraduate and graduate areas of chemistry including organic chemistry lecture and laboratory and general chemistry lecture and laboratory
• Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities: Be knowledgeable in chemistry, especially organic chemistry, with knowledge of instrumentation calibration, operation, and maintenance; Demonstrate skill and expertise in the classroom and laboratory; Possess and exhibit the ability to: Incorporate technologies and/or strategies to enhance pedagogy; Work effectively with a culturally diverse student body; Develop effective methodology for integrating teaching and research; Demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills; Teach undergraduate and graduate-level courses, both lecture and laboratory