What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructor, Chemistry (9 Month Appointment) position at Missouri State University?
Posting Details
Position Information
Position Title
Instructor, Chemistry (9 Month Appointment)
Work Location
West Plains Campus
Department
West Plains Arts, Letters, Mathematics, and Natural Sciences
HR Home Department
040310 WP INSTRUCTION
Pay Grade
Unclassified
Position only available to current, regular, full-time Missouri State University employees?
No, Position is available to all applicants.
Faculty Appointment Type
Tenure Track
Term (if applicable)
9 month
Begin Date of Appointment
01 / 06 / 2025
Exempt / Non-Exempt
Exempt
General Function
The Instructor is a member of the ranked faculty whose duties require effectiveness in teaching, a commitment to staying current with their discipline and appropriate pedagogies, and a willingness to serve the academic unit, college and / or University. The Instructor's teaching responsibilities are assigned by the academic department head and may include serving as an academic advisor. Effective January 1 2007, the Instructor rank is a tenure-track appointment only for faculty appointed by the two-year open admissions campus at West Plains and the Greenwood Laboratory School.
Description of Primary Duties
The successful candidate will teach a 15 / 15 credit hour teaching load based on student demand for a fundamental chemistry course and lab and General Chemistry I and General Chemistry II courses and labs. The successful candidate will also create curriculum for assigned courses, complete student learning assessment reports for each course taught, advise students, and liaise with per course and dual credit chemistry faculty. The successful candidate is also expected to complete university and community service activities.
Minimum Acceptable Qualifications
The minimum acceptable qualifications for the position of Instructor are prescribed in the Faculty Handbook . The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds is required.
Additional Qualifications
The successful candidate must have a Master's degree in Chemistry, or a related field, with at least 18 hours of graduate credit in Chemistry.
Candidates must have experience teaching first and second year college chemistry courses, including experience in setting up and conducting chemistry labs. Candidates must also demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and effective oral and written communication skills; have experience with a wide-range of instructional delivery systems; be familiar with student learning assessment processes; and demonstrate involvement in professional organizations and activities.
Link to Job Description
http : / / www.missouristate.edu / human / jobdescriptions / 21479.htm
Open Date
08 / 27 / 2024
Close Date (If Close Date is blank then the posting is considered open until filled)
Special Instructions to Applicants
The first date of consideration is October 18, 2024. Review of applicants will continue until the position is filled.
A teaching demonstration will be included as part of applicant interviews.
Although both an Instructor and Assistant Professor position are being posted, the department will only fill one of these positions based on the qualifications of the selected applicant.
Salary : $40,000 - $45,000 annually
Official transcripts required at time of hire.
EO / AA and Diversity Statement
Non Discrimination Statement
Missouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict nondiscrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.
This policy shall not be interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or military organizations associated with the Armed Forces of the United States of America.
The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action / Minority / Female / Veterans / Disability / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity employer. Inquiries concerning the complaint / grievance procedure related to sex discrimination, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, should be addressed to the Title IX Coordinator, Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, TitleIX@missouristate.edu , 417-836-8506, or to the Office for Civil Rights. All other inquiries concerning the grievance procedure, Affirmative Action Plan, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines should be addressed to the Equal Opportunity Officer, Office for Institutional Equity and Compliance, Park Central Office Building, Suite 111, Springfield, Missouri 65897, equity@missouristate.edu , 417-836-4252, or to the Office for Civil Rights. (Res. Board Policies No. 70-11; Bd. Min. 10-28-11.)
Background Check Statement
Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense.
Posting Detail
Posting Number
20240067FTF
Quicklink for Posting
https : / / jobs.missouristate.edu / postings / 76558
Salary : $40,000 - $45,000
