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Term Assistant Professor of Chemistry

University of Alaska

Job Description

The Department of Chemistry at the University of Alaska Anchorage invites applications for the position of Term Assistant Professor of Chemistry, starting August 2024. UAA Chemistry seeks candidates whose professional interests combine a pursuit of excellence in classroom instruction, student engagement in and out of the classroom, and a desire to meaningfully contribute to a growing department.

 

The department offers undergraduate studies in general, organic, inorganic, physical, analytical, and biochemistry. We seek an individual who compliments our departmental strengths in biochemistry and/or environmental chemistry.

To thrive in this role, the applicant should be passionate about engaging chemistry students in a diverse, open access, primarily undergraduate institutional environment. This passion should be evident through dynamic classroom instruction and a willingness to work closely with the chemistry faculty to most effectively engage our student body.


Minimum Qualifications:

A terminal degree in the field, such as a Ph.D., is required. The ability to develop curriculum and serve as instructor of record for a range of lower and upper division undergraduate chemistry courses is required.

Position Details:

This position in located on the University of Alaska Anchorage campus in Anchorage, Alaska. This is an in-person position located on the Anchorage campus; remote work is not available for this position

This is a full-time, 9-month, 1 year Term, faculty position complete with both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage, and representation under a Collective Bargaining Unit. The expected start date will be in August 2024. Salary will be based upon applicable academic preparation and experience.

Please be prepared to upload the following items:

  • Cover letter of application, including contact information for three professional references
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Statement of Teaching Philosophy
  • Statement of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
  • Copy of transcripts. Unofficial copies are acceptable at the time of application. Official transcripts and degree certification will be

required at the time of hire.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until a successful candidate is identified.

Review of application materials will begin immediately. Search and selection procedures will be closed when a sufficient and viable number of qualified candidates have been identified.

  • To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

This position is represented by United Academics (UNAC). http://www.unitedacademics.net/

This position is term-funded and is reviewed annually for contract renewal at the University's discretion.

 

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.

 

UA is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, educational institution and provider and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual:

 

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

 

Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.

 

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Adeline Schlabaugh, Search Committee Chair, at aschlabaugh@alaska.edu or 907-786-4784.

Advertised: 22 Jan 2024 Alaskan Standard Time
Applications close:

 

 
 
 

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