Assistant Professor/Chemistry
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Job Description
The Chemistry Department in the Division of Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics at Southern Oregon University ( SOU ) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Analytical Chemistry position. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading analytical and instrumental chemistry classes and labs as well as participating in our general chemistry and environmental chemistry classes and labs. The Chemistry Department values supportive interactions with students and the successful candidate should demonstrate the desire to teach advise and pursue active research with undergraduates with diverse learning styles and backgrounds. The successful candidate is expected to participate in scholarly activities including formal research whether in scholarship of discovery scholarship of synthesis scholarship of application or scholarship of teaching. Other responsibilities include advising curriculum development professional affiliations as appropriate and other responsibilities as assigned. The successful candidate will ideally have a Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry or a closely related field. ABD will be considered. Postdoctoral experience and/or college level teaching experience is highly desirable. We offer excellent comprehensive health and retirement benefits. The start date is September 2021 and the position will be open until filled with a priority deadline of May 10 2021. Southern Oregon University is a public liberal arts institution of approximately 6000 undergraduate and 500 graduate students. The surrounding area is known for cultural offerings such as the Oregon Shakespeare Festival the Ashland International Film Festival and the Britt Music Festival. The Rogue Valley is also renowned for outdoor activities such as hiking snowboarding and fishing.
Physical Demands
Regular teaching activities including standing/sitting lecturing and using a computer.
Duties
Professorial: Teaching scholarship professional development and service.
Minimum Qualifications
Initial appointment at the rank of assistant professor requires a terminal degree in chemistry or ABD from an accredited institution. Applicants should have at least one year of experience teaching in higher education Applicants should provide documented evidence of teaching excellence and scholarly activities.
Preferred Qualifications
Ph.D. in analytical chemistry or closely related field from an accredited institution. More than one year of teaching in higher education teaching advising and mentoring undergraduate and/or graduate students. Demonstrated desire to teach advise and pursue active research with undergraduates with diverse learning styles and backgrounds.
Employment Type
Full Time
