What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor of Chemistry position at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College?
Job Summary
The Department of Science and Mathematics at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College seeks to hire an Assistant Professor of Chemistry. This is a 10-month tenure-track faculty position. The successful candidate will have a background in Organic Chemistry and/or Biochemistry and ability to teach introductory chemistry. Ideal candidates will be able to contribute to curriculum development and teaching in chemistry, biochemistry, and organic chemistry. The successful applicant will be expected to teach introductory courses including General Chemistry and General Chemistry labs, Organic Chemistry and associated labs and ability to develop advanced undergraduate specialty labs and courses in his/her area of expertise. The preferred candidate will have a proclivity to mentoring students in undergraduate research, and a demonstrable ability to teach laboratory and lecture to undergraduates demonstrating a wide array preparedness. Special consideration will be given to candidates with experience interacting with first-generation college students and dual-enrolled high-school-aged college students.
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College is a residential state college located in Tifton, Georgia, named one of the best 100 small towns in America. The college offers associate and baccalaureate degrees and has an approximate enrollment of 3800. The Department of Science and Mathematics houses a baccalaureate program in Biology with tracks in Pre-Professional, Health Sciences, Environmental Studies, Biological Sciences, and Biochemistry. Applicants must have a strong commitment to undergraduate education and be able to foster a collaborative atmosphere among students and faculty. The successful candidate will be a strongly motivated and enthusiastic individual with a firm commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching.
A completed Ph.D. in organic chemistry, biochemistry or a closely related area is required. Candidates will be expected to develop a research program involving undergraduates in experimental projects leading to presentation and publication. Experience in laboratory instruction, preparation and maintenance is desirable. Preference will be given to candidates with prior safety or chemical hygiene training and certification. While the position is stationed at ABACs main campus in Tifton, GA, the successful candidate will be willing/able to travel to dual-enrollment sites and/or to ABACs Bainbridge, GA instructional site to offer classes thereat as needs arise. The position is open until filled. The intended start date for the incumbent is August 1, 2025.
ABAC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Institution and solicits applications from qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, disability, or genetic information.
To apply, please locate the position on the ABAC Careers website (https://link.abac.edu/CAREERS), complete the online application, and upload the following materials: a cover letter explaining your qualifications and interest in the position, a current copy of your CV, copies of unofficial transcripts for all colleges/universities attended, and contact information for three professional references.
USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct .
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653 .
Equal Employment Opportunity
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (ABAC) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender or sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, or genetic information in its programs and activities, including admissions and employment, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and changes made by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and other applicable statutes, regulations, and USG and ABAC policies. For questions or more detailed information, please contact Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College's Human Resources Office at (229) 391-4887.
The Department of Science and Mathematics at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College seeks to hire an Assistant Professor of Chemistry. This is a 10-month tenure-track faculty position. The successful candidate will have a background in Organic Chemistry and/or Biochemistry and ability to teach introductory chemistry. Ideal candidates will be able to contribute to curriculum development and teaching in chemistry, biochemistry, and organic chemistry. The successful applicant will be expected to teach introductory courses including General Chemistry and General Chemistry labs, Organic Chemistry and associated labs and ability to develop advanced undergraduate specialty labs and courses in his/her area of expertise. The preferred candidate will have a proclivity to mentoring students in undergraduate research, and a demonstrable ability to teach laboratory and lecture to undergraduates demonstrating a wide array preparedness. Special consideration will be given to candidates with experience interacting with first-generation college students and dual-enrolled high-school-aged college students.
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College is a residential state college located in Tifton, Georgia, named one of the best 100 small towns in America. The college offers associate and baccalaureate degrees and has an approximate enrollment of 3800. The Department of Science and Mathematics houses a baccalaureate program in Biology with tracks in Pre-Professional, Health Sciences, Environmental Studies, Biological Sciences, and Biochemistry. Applicants must have a strong commitment to undergraduate education and be able to foster a collaborative atmosphere among students and faculty. The successful candidate will be a strongly motivated and enthusiastic individual with a firm commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching.
A completed Ph.D. in organic chemistry, biochemistry or a closely related area is required. Candidates will be expected to develop a research program involving undergraduates in experimental projects leading to presentation and publication. Experience in laboratory instruction, preparation and maintenance is desirable. Preference will be given to candidates with prior safety or chemical hygiene training and certification. While the position is stationed at ABACs main campus in Tifton, GA, the successful candidate will be willing/able to travel to dual-enrollment sites and/or to ABACs Bainbridge, GA instructional site to offer classes thereat as needs arise. The position is open until filled. The intended start date for the incumbent is August 1, 2025.
ABAC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Institution and solicits applications from qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, disability, or genetic information.
To apply, please locate the position on the ABAC Careers website (https://link.abac.edu/CAREERS), complete the online application, and upload the following materials: a cover letter explaining your qualifications and interest in the position, a current copy of your CV, copies of unofficial transcripts for all colleges/universities attended, and contact information for three professional references.
USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct .
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653 .
Equal Employment Opportunity
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (ABAC) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender or sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, or genetic information in its programs and activities, including admissions and employment, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and changes made by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and other applicable statutes, regulations, and USG and ABAC policies. For questions or more detailed information, please contact Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College's Human Resources Office at (229) 391-4887.
