What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor of Chemistry position at NEWBERRY COLLEGE?
Job Details
Description
Newberry College invites applications for a full-time tenure track faculty position as Assistant Professor of Chemistry beginning in August 2025. Candidates need to have the education, skills and experience to teach analytical/instrumental and physical chemistry. Preferences given to applicants with experience and/or interest in teaching Forensic Chemistry. The successful candidate should be able to engage students through personalized pedagogy to be active participants in their learning, help the students build confidence in their intellectual abilities, and develop alternate strategies to help students grasp the material. Position is contingent on available funding.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The position includes 12-15 credit hours per semester of chemistry courses (lecture and lab), including General Chemistry (two semester sequence for science majors), and upper-level courses. The successful candidate will also serve as an academic advisor and will be expected to become an active member of the Division of Sciences, Mathematics, and Pre-Professional Studies, which includes being widely available for student help and developing student support programs such as supplemental instruction.
The ideal candidate will be involved in the community and be a partner with admissions to support
Qualifications
EDUCATIONAL OR OTHER HIRING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION
An earned doctorate (Ph.D.) degree in Chemistry. ABD or master’s candidates with significant work experience will also be considered.
APPLICATIONS
Review of applications will begin February 15 and continue until the position is filled. Applicants should send a letter of interest, C.V., unofficial transcripts of graduate coursework, and contact information for three professional references. References will not be checked without the candidate’s permission. Electronic application materials should be emailed to Human Resources at human.resources@newberry.edu with the subject “Chemistry Vacancy” in the subject line.
Newberry College does not discriminate against any person or group on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, pregnancy, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or genetic information. Newberry College is building a culturally diverse faculty and staff committed to working in a multicultural environment and encourages applications from people from diverse identities and backgrounds.
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College Employment Policy
This job description reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified and shall not necessarily be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job. Job descriptions do not constitute an employment agreement or contract of employment, expressed or implied. Unless designated in writing and signed by the College President, all College employees are considered to be “EMPLOYED AT WILL.” Newberry College reserves the right to change, alter and amend job descriptions, functions and duties at the pleasure of the College President or Board of Trustees.
