Teaching Assistant Professor, Chemistry
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Job Location:
Grand Forks, ND - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
4 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Salary/Position Classification
- $48000 9-month contract Exempt
- 40 hours per week
- This position will work onsite at UND Grand Forks ND campus
Purpose of Position
TheDepartment ofChemistry at the University of North DakotaseeksaTeaching Assistant is a 9-month non-tenure track position contingent on availability of funding.The teaching load in year one will be70% teaching. Course loads foryearstwo and beyond are expectedto Chemistry Department is housed in the College of Arts & Sciences and offers an ACS-certified B.S. degree B.S./M.S. and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees.
Established in 1883 the University of North Dakota is the oldest research university in North Dakota. Founded with a strong liberal arts foundation it is the states flagship university and is classified by the Carnegie Foundation as havingveryhighresearch activity. UND offers degrees in more than 225 fields of study and enrollsnearly16000students. It is the home of the states only School of Law and School of Medicine. The School of Medicine and Health Sciences has major initiatives in rural and public health and Aerospace is home to one of the first and largest unmanned aerial vehicle programs in the world.
UND is located in Grand Forks North Dakota a vibrant college town ofabout 60000 people located on the border of North Dakota and commutes a great public-school system high quality medical facilities low crime ample parks and theaters and a cost of living below that found in large American cities are some of Grand Forks advantages. Ranked as one of the top 5 Best Small College Towns andAmericas Best Hockey Town Grand Forks offers stellar quality of life without the metropolitan hassles.
Duties & Responsibilities
The successful applicant will receive a contract with an approximate distribution of70% teaching(approximately6to7courses over the academic year) and30% service effort. UND and theCollege of Arts & Sciencesvalue diverseperspectives and seek applicants to help students succeed. The University of North Dakota is supportive of dual-careerassistanceboth within the University and the local community. Please contact UNDs Recruiting Manager Hannah Whalen () to explore dual-career opportunities.
The successful candidate will be expected to develop and teachon campus and onlinecourses in generalchemistry andserve as coordinator of general chemistry laboratories. The implementation of effective teaching practices is highly is 70% effort teaching and 30% effort service activities (including lab management and supervision of teaching assistants)
Development of online coursework
Work collaboratively with otherChemistryDepartment faculty to achieveconsistent and high-quality learning environmentscontributeto scholarly research in teaching
Advise and mentor undergraduate students
All faculty are expected to contribute to service within the department college university and and the College of Arts & Sciences value diverse perspectives and seek applicants who are committed to helping students from underrepresented backgrounds succeed
Required Competencies
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to teach inspire and mentor students
- Effective interpersonal skills including the ability to collaborate effectively with faculty staff and students
- Ability to work with and engage diverse students and colleagues within and outside the Chemistry program
- Experience in using technology and ability to adopt new tools and current methods for both on-campus and online course delivery
- Ability to ensure implementation of safety guidelines
Minimum Requirements
- M.S. Degree in chemistry or related field by August 15 2026
- Teaching experience at the college level
- Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check
In compliance with federal law all persons hired will be required to verify identityand eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Ph.D. Degree in chemistry or related field by August 15 2026
- Demonstrated teaching and mentoring effectiveness
- Experience in lecture and laboratory instruction
- Experience in the implementation of safety guidelines
- Experience in lab management
- Experience with the development and instruction of online courses
- Demonstrated involvement in the scholarship of teaching
To Apply
To assure full consideration applications must be received by 05/17/2026 and include the following materials:
- Letter of application
- Resume
- Teaching philosophy statement
- Three letters of recommendation (including contact information) sent directly by the recommender to
- Unofficial transcripts. Please note that the selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts upon hire.
Position is openuntilfilled.
Questions can be directed to the Department ChairGuodong Duat.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
About Company
The University of North Dakota (UND) is the oldest and largest college in North Dakota, offering 225+ accredited on-campus and online degrees.
