Assistant Professor of Chemistry

Posting Details

Position Information

Posting Number

F250022P

Open Date

11 / 21 / 2024

Close Date

12 / 31 / 2024

Faculty Rank

Assistant Professor

Title

Assistant Professor of Chemistry

Salary

75,000 Annual

Benefits

This position is eligible for health, dental, life insurance and other benefits through Chicago State University. Click here for a complete list of benefits : https : / / csu.edu / humanresources / benefits.htm

Is Tenured / Tenure Track

Full-time / Part-time

Full-time

Job Description Summary

All faculty positions are governed by the tenets of a collective bargaining agreement. Faculty are hired, evaluated, retained, promoted, and tenured on the basis of conditions covered in the union contract. Primary duties include teaching and related activities assigned during a 9- or 12-month year. It is expected that each faculty member engages in all three activities of teaching, research / creative activities and service.

Teaching : faculty members are expected to teach approximately 21 contact hours of coursework per year; develop syllabi, teaching materials (ability to organize, analyze and present knowledge or materials) related to courses taught; and collaborate with other faculty in the development of new courses and / or programs. Some disciplines require discipline specific certifications and / or licensure in the field for practice or functioning within the State of Illinois; degree specific course work and / or graduate degrees in the discipline. In addition, faculty advise students, participate in professional development activities, as well as engage in assessment activities related to accreditation and program evaluation.

Research : Faculty members are expected to engage in research and / or creative activity germane to an academic discipline, which results in submissions and material as works in refereed, professional and / or general readership publications; submit and receive externally awarded grants; submit proposals for presentations at academic and professional conferences; or engage in creative pursuits if in a creative, performing or theatrical arts discipline.

Service : Faculty members are expected to serve on committees, programs, and / or special task forces at the department, college, university, professional and community levels; assume leadership roles over time and as they increase in rank. These activities are not for compensation and have a relationship to the employee's assigned responsibilities and to the university.

Required Education

Academic and Professional Experience :

Earned terminal degree from an accredited university.

Previous academic experience at a four year college or university : 1 or more years teaching / mentoring experience.

Record of scholarly research, creative activity in the discipline.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Preferred Qualifications

The Department of Chemistry, Physics and Engineering Studies at Chicago State University invites applicants for a tenure-track position at the Assistant professor level. The ideal candidate will have 1 - 3 years teaching and / or mentoring experience as well as experience in experimental techniques and instrumentation.

We invite individuals in all areas of specialization to apply. Those with expertise in one of the following areas of specialization : polymer chemistry, biochemistry, or green chemistry are especially encouraged to apply.

The ideal candidate will also have experience working with and serving a diverse student population and be able to develop a research program that can effectively engage undergraduate students.

Applicants should provide a

• a cover letter
• a curriculum vitae with a list of publications
• a succinct outline of research plans
• a one-page teaching statement
• A list of three references [letters of reference are not required at this time]

More information about the Department of Chemistry, Physics and Engineering Studies at CSU can be found at : https : / / csu.edu / chemphysengin /

Special Requirements

Salary : $75,000