What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructor of Chemistry position at Arkansas Tech?
Instructor of Chemistry
Application Deadline : March 3, 2025
Salary : $43,074 - $43,074
About Arkansas Tech :
Founded in 1909, Arkansas Tech University is a comprehensive public institution with a rich history, maintaining regional accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and classification as a Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) level III institution. ATU was ranked the No. 1 regional public university in Arkansas by U.S. News and World Report in 2021-22 and 2022-23 and CollegeNET recognizes ATU as the No. 1 institution in Arkansas on its Social Mobility Index. Since 2019, Arkansas Tech has been the host institution for the prestigious Arkansas Governor's School. The 559-acre Russellville campus, located in the scenic Arkansas River Valley between the Ozark and Ouachita Mountains, is just one hour from the capital city of Little Rock. Russellville features a charming blend of historic and modern architecture as well as the recreational opportunities provided by Lake Dardanelle and several state parks. Offering more than 100 undergraduate degree programs and more than 40 graduate degree and certificate programs across five academic colleges and two campuses, Arkansas Tech strives to provide a solid educational foundation for life-long learning to a diverse community. For more information about Arkansas Tech University and the surrounding community, please visit our website at www.atu.edu / hr to find our "Live Here" informational resources.
Position Summary :
The Department of Mathematical and Physical Sciences at Arkansas Tech University invites applications for the position of a 9-month non-tenure track instructor of chemistry. The position carries a teaching load of 15 credit hours of lower and upper division classes in chemistry per semester, as well as serving the department, institution and the community, as assigned by the department head. The department currently consists of fifteen faculty members and twelve instructors. Candidates must have at least master's degree in chemistry by the time of appointment on August 2025. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to teaching excellence and student interaction through advising and student organizations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
Teach undergraduate classes and labs in chemistry.
Engage students in high impact learning practices.
Provide impactful departmental, college, university, and professional service.
Attend the required university, college, department, and program meetings and trainings.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :
Masters in chemistry or closely related fields.
Demonstrated skills in communication, both written and oral.
Knowledge of and / or experience with developing, supporting or implementing innovative teaching and instructional technologies.
Strong desire to mentor undergraduates who are predominately first-generation college students.
Demonstrated ability to interact with diverse groups and populations.
Minimum Requirements :
Masters in chemistry or closely related fields.
Preferred Qualifications :
Experience in teaching undergraduate level chemistry classes.
Work Location, Environment, and Physical Demands :
ATU Russellville Campus
What to Submit :
Cover letter, CV, uofficial transcripts, statement of teaching philosophy, contact information for three references.
To be considered for the position of Instructor of Chemistry , all applications must be received and processed through our applicant tracking system Cornerstone prior to the closing date on March 3 , 2025, before 6 : 00 pm central time.
Please go to https : / / atu.csod.com / ats / careersite / search.aspx?site=1&c=atu to apply now.
This position is subject to a pre-employment criminal background check. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Arkansas Tech University is an AA / EOE employer committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.
Salary : $43,074
