Assistant Teaching Professor - Organic Chemistry
Assistant Teaching Professor - Organic Chemistry
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Job Description
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry invites applications for a Teaching Assistant Professor position. The successful candidate will teach and coordinate undergraduate organic chemistry courses oversee laboratory instruction and contribute to curriculum development and departmental service.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Each semester there will be 4 workload assignments that could involve any combination of the following
Teach Essentials of Organic and Biochemistry (CHEM 102 Organic Chemistry I (CHEM 307 Organic Chemistry I Laboratory (CHEM 308 Organic Chemistry II (CHEM 309 Organic Chemistry II Laboratory (CHEM 310 and/or coteach Advanced Synthesis Laboratory (CHEM 323.
Coordinate one of the following per semester: Organic Chemistry Laboratory I (CHEM 308 or Organic Chemistry Laboratory II (CHEM 310 course per semester including teaching the associated prelab discussion sections. Oversee Organic Chemistry Lab Instructors for the lab sections involved with the lab coordination duty ensuring smooth lab operations conducting regular meetings and finalizing lab manuals.
Enhance curriculum by collaborating with faculty to improve lecture and lab integration.
Provide supplemental instruction through the Chemistry Instructional Center.
Participate in departmental and university service as needed and/or based on interest.
Department overview:
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry offers a Bachelors and Master of Science degrees in Chemistry. The departments vision is to Promote student success through excellence in chemistry. We realize this vision by providing exceptional student research experiences and a curriculum that includes developing critical thinking skills independent research projects instrumentation training exceptional laboratory practices and mastery of scientific writing.
As a Carnegie R2 ranked institution (Ph.D. granting high research activity) we are dedicated to increasing high impact research. Our faculty members conduct research in areas such as drug discovery medicinal chemistry & medical devices cosmochemistry prebiotic chemistry archaeological science computational chemistry enzymology and enzyme mechanisms RNA and protein chemistry and polymer chemistry. Our faculty members participate and mentor Ph.D. graduate students in transdisciplinary programs including Materials Science and Engineering Biomolecular Sciences Biomedical Engineering Computing and Systems Engineering (planned).
We are committed to a culture goal of Work in a department that embraces a team spirit of cooperation and respect for all. Please visit this website to learn about our department and faculty: Boise State:
Nestled along the Boise River and steps from the state capitol Boise State University fosters a vibrant and welcoming academic environment that fuels student and employee success. Were a trailblazing institution nationally recognized for our innovative spirit and commitment to positive impact on Idaho and beyond.
Were building a thriving community of faculty and staff whose unique skills experiences and perspectives come together to create a rich and rewarding academic experience. Applications from all backgrounds are welcomed.
Learn more about faculty careers at Boise State and the City of Boise.
Minimum qualifications:
Ph.D. in Chemistry or Biochemistry.
Preferred qualifications:
Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry.
Collegelevel teaching experience in organic chemistry.
Knowledge of evidencebased teaching practices and curriculum development.
Required application materials:
Cover letter indicating your interest and qualifications for this position
CV or resume that provides employment history
Statement of teaching philosophy
Contact information for three professional references
Closing Date:
Position will close for new applicants on May 4 2025.
For questions regarding this position please contact Henry Charlier
Salary and Benefits:
Salary starts at $55000 and is commensurate with experience. 9 month contract)
Our standard faculty contract is a 9month contract (unless otherwise noted) with pay and benefits spread over 12 months. This is a yearly renewable contract unless noted that the position is temporary. More information about faculty contract and work days is available here.
Boise State University provides a bestinclass benefits package including (but not limited to):
9.27 University contribution to your ORP retirement fund (Professional and Faculty employees)
Excellent medical dental and other healthrelated insurance coverages
Tuition fee waiver benefits for employees spouses and their dependents
Dual Career Assistance Support for spouses and partners.
See our full benefits page for more information
Employment Type
Full Time
