Assistant Professor of Chemistry

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PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS: Brenau University will conduct criminal background checks on all persons being considered for initial employment. In some circumstances, an FBI fingerprint report may be necessary to satisfy the requirement. Once employed, employees must hold and continue to maintain a favorable criminal history background. Random background checks are performed. Credit checks may be performed on candidates/employees who are selected for a position that regularly engages in handling credit cards or other company monies. A Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) may be performed during the hiring process, or as part of a random check. MVR checks are required to meet insurance requirements for those employees operating a university vehicle or participating in any driving activity on behalf of Brenau University, (including operating a golf cart, rented vehicle or one’s personal vehicle). Employees who travel must be at least 21 years of age, have a valid Georgia driver’s license, and good driving record. All employees who operate university vehicles, who are employed in a sensitive position, or who travel regularly as part of their job responsibilities may be subject to post-hire drug screening and random drug-screening. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug screening.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: Brenau practices and believes in equal opportunity for all students, employees and job applicants. We do not discriminate on the bases of age, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, military service, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law or ordinance. These protections extend to all conditions and privileges of employment, including, without limitation, to recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, transfers, promotions, discipline, and termination.

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE: Brenau University is a drug-free workplace as certified by the Georgia Workers Compensation Board. 

Position Summary:

This full-time faculty member will teach on-ground and online chemistry lectures and labs on the Gainesville campus as a member of the Department of Math and Science. Possible courses for instruction include a one-semester health science chemistry survey, general chemistry, organic chemistry, and biochemistry with all applicable laboratory sections for each course. Our department services undergraduate students with Biology, Health Science, and Exercise Science majors. Founded in 1878 and ranked by The Chronicle of Higher Education as a “Great College To Work For”, Brenau University is a supportive academic environment with strong community ties in Gainesville, Georgia. The start date for this position is August 1, 2025.

Minimum Qualifications:

• M.S. in Chemistry (Ph.D. preferred)
• Experience in teaching chemistry lectures and labs at the college level
• Experience in teaching chemistry for non-majors
• Evidence of quality instructional methods and curriculum development
• Experience with distance (online) learning
• Evidence of strong written and oral communication skills
• Willingness to work in a collaborative environment

Responsibilities:

• Teach a course load of 12.0 credit hours per semester (lectures and labs)
• Use Canvas LMS for course content and supplemental resources
• Continually revise course content and teaching methods in accordance with student needs and feedback
• Under the supervision of the Laboratory Manager, execute the setup, breakdown, and maintenance of lab experiments, ensuring all chemicals and materials are handled, stored, and disposed of in compliance with safety regulations
• Remain current in discipline and teaching through professional development
• Work in a professional and collegial manner with faculty, staff, administration, and students
• Maintain regular office hours
• Committee work as assigned
• Other duties as assigned
• May include summer teaching opportunities

Supervisory Responsibilities:
No supervisory responsibilities required. 
 

Work Hours & Schedule: 
Full-time. 37.5 hours per week.  Generally, Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. Hours may be extended to meet the needs of the department.  

Campus Designation:
Gainesville Historic Campus/ on-ground position 

Environmental and Working Conditions/ Physical Demands and Aptitudes:
Mostly Sedentary work. Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment related to teaching. Prolonged periods sitting and standing. worker is required to have close visual acuity to grade papers, viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading. Must have the ability to travel short distances, and/or drive a vehicle to deliver and pick up materials. Exerting up to 15 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Some repetitive motion.

Title IX Implications:

Responsible employee
Any employee who is not a confidential employee. Brenau University requires that all Responsible Employees MUST report any possible sexual harassment or discrimination based on sex to the Title IX Coordinator when the employee has information about conduct that reasonably may constitute sex discrimination or sex-based harassment under Title IX or this part. Employees are encouraged to report these concerns in writing via email. When an employee or a student (or a person who has a legal right to act on behalf of a student) informs any employee (including both Responsible and Confidential employees) of the employee’s or student’s pregnancy or related conditions, that employee must promptly provide that person with the Title IX Coordinator’s contact information and inform that person that the Title IX Coordinator can coordinate specific actions to prevent sex discrimination and ensure the employee’s or student’s equal access to the Recipient’s education program or activity.

Payroll Status:  
Exempt, salaried

Travel Requirements:    
 No travel required.

Special Requirements:

May be subject to pre-employment criminal history background check, random credit checks, MVR, drug screen, and criminal history checks. 

Licensure Requirements:
If the position you are applying for necessitates that you hold a professional degree, license, or certification, then proof of such professional degree, license, or certification must be provided in addition to this application for Brenau University to consider your application for employment. Failure to provide proof of professional degree, license, or certification when applicable may result in rejection of an application.   

All positions will be filled pending budgetary review.