Tenure Track Faculty Assistant Professor
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Job Location:
Amherst, MA - USA
Yearly Salary:
USD 62000 - 65000
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Daemen University is a dynamic independent liberal arts institution committed to excellence in student centered learning. The University places special emphasis on preparing students for excellence in professional life civic engagement and on instilling and understanding that learning is an exciting lifelong journey. Students are encouraged to be creative innovative ethically minded leaders for an ever-changing diverse and interconnected world.
The Mission of Daemen University is to prepare students for life and leadership in an increasingly diverse and complex world through the integration of education and professional preparation. Daemen University is going beyond instrumental needs to foster the development of individuals who are dedicated to the health and well-being of local and global communities.
About This Opportunity
The Natural Sciences and Mathematics department at Daemen University invites applications for a tenure track assistant professor of chemistry teaching position starting Fall 2026. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching 21 credits of lectures and labs in the areas of General Chemistry as well as Analytical and Physical Chemistry (for biochemistry majors).
Tenure track faculty will also be responsible for mentoring undergraduate research students as well as conduct their own research leading to publication in peer review journals. All applicants must be willing and able to teach in face to face and online modalities. 9 month term.
Required Qualifications
Education
- PhD in bio-Analytical Analytical Physical Chemistry or related discipline required.
Knowledge and Skills
- Experience with active learning in both an online and face to face modality (preferably at smaller institutions).
- Demonstrates analytical and organizational skills necessary to plan implement and evaluate educational activities to assure compliance with established goals and objectives.
- Demonstrates strong interpersonal and communication skills verbal and written necessary to interact effectively with all university constituents.
Total Compensation
Daemen University offers a robust total compensation package that includes:
- Health insurance with an option of two plans: an HSA plan with the deductible funded by employer HSA contributions or a copay plan.
- Dental insurance through the Guardian network.
- Vision insurance through the Guardian network and an option between the VSP or Davis plans.
- An 8% employer contribution to the retirement savings account when employees contribute just 5%.
- Fully paid long term disability insurance guaranteed-issue life insurance for new hires up to a volume of $150000.
- Tuition waiver for full-time employees and their qualified dependents. Entrance in Tuition Exchange scholarship opportunities to pursue education at other institutions.
- Generous time off for administrative and staff employees.
Daemen University strongly encourages all campus community members to get vaccinated for COVID-19 including a booster vaccine.
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Classroom Experience
- Medical Management
- Library Services
- Pharmacy Residency
- Research Experience
- Teaching
- Higher Education Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- Grant Writing
- Mentoring
- Research Laboratory Experience
About Company
Daemen College is a private, nonsectarian, co-educational, comprehensive college in Amherst, New York, chartered to award both undergraduate and graduate level degrees. Located in a safe and attractive suburban setting, Daemen offers convenient access to one of the country’s most vibr ... View more
