Chemistry - Full-Time, Temporary, Non-Tenure Track Visiting Assistant Professor
Chemistry - Full-Time, Temporary, Non-Tenure Track Visiting Assistant Professor
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Position Overview:
Visiting faculty are employed by the university to teach or perform research for a limited time. This is a non-tenure track temporary position. Service or research may be expected. Teaches advises and mentors students evaluates student performance and maintains department and student records in accordance with university policies. Adheres to the educational philosophy of the university. Works in a collaborative manner with colleagues and professional peers. Participates in university meetings that relate specifically to faculty. Serves on department college and university committees as requested. Prepares departmental reports as requested. Engages in teaching service and scholarly and/or creative activities as defined by the tenure and promotion policy in the UCO Employee and Faculty Handbook.
College/Department Overview:
The College of Mathematics and Science currently has 128 full-time and over 70 part-time faculty in five academic departments the School of Engineering and the School of Nursing. The College serves more than 3300 undergraduate students in 30 majors and provides graduate programs in Biology Computer Science Data Science Cybersecurity Applied Mathematics and Computer Science Applied Mathematical Science Engineering Computational Science and Nursing. Accreditation/Certification is held by ABET the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) the American Board of Funeral Service Education and the American Chemical Society. UCO is an institutional member of the Council on Undergraduate Research. For further information see our website at Specific Essential Job Functions:
The department is seeking a one academic year Visiting Assistant Professor in Chemistry who is committed to excellence in teaching and collaborative student-centered research. The department has a highly collaborative faculty focused on student learning in and out of the classroom. Primary areas of teaching responsibility include Introductory Chemistry and General Chemistry I and II lectures and labs and other courses as needed. Duties include teaching day/evening undergraduate Chemistry courses scholarly activities as appropriate and service to the department college and university appropriate to rank and appointment.
Experience/Education Required:
An earned Ph.D. degree in Chemistry or related field awarded by a regionally accredited or internationally recognized institution in the field specified in the position announcement (exceptions require Academic Affairs approval). Demonstrable oral and written communication skills required.**NOTE** If the doctorate is not obtained and submitted by the time of employment the position rank will change to Visiting Instructor. Possesses excellent communication problem-solving and organizational skills.
Experience/Education Preferred:
Experience teaching Chemistry and related courses at the undergraduate level.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Ability to work collaboratively with other faculty and staff. Reports to the Chair of the Department and the Dean of the College
Physical Demands:
Reasonable accommodations (in accordance with ADA requirements) may be made upon request to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Application Instructions:
Online application must include a cover letter a curriculum vitae a teaching statement a research statement a list of three professional references with contact information and transcripts for all undergraduate and graduate degrees and degrees in progress.
Employment Type
Full-Time
