Teaching Assistant Professor

Teaching Assistant Professor

•  496296
•  Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States
•  Full-time Faculty

Salary/Position Classification

• $48,000 dependent on experience, 9-month contract, Exempt
• 40 hours per week
• 100% Remote Work Availability: No
• Hybrid Work Availability (requires some time on campus): No

Purpose of Position

The Department of Chemistry at the University of North Dakota (UND) is seeking a full-time, non-tenure track Teaching Assistant Professor in Chemistry. The position begins on August 16, 2025, and is contingent upon availability of funding.

The position will enable the Chemistry Department to deliver general chemistry coursework including Chem 121 (3 credits), Chem 122 (3 credits), and General Chemistry laboratories (Chem 121L, 122L, and 221L). The General Chemistry courses are required for Chemistry majors, but also a range of science majors and pre-health majors. Furthermore, the general chemistry courses meet Essential Studies Science Requirements and Quantitative Reasoning Requirements. 

The faculty in this position is expected to serve as a lab coordinator - developing and coordinating 30 sections of labs (fill rate 90%) each year while managing and training 20 graduate and undergraduate teaching assistants.

The Chemistry Department is housed in the College of Arts & Sciences and offers an ACS-certified B.S. degree, B.S./M.S. and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees. Established in 1883, the UND is the oldest research university in North Dakota. It is the state’s flagship university and is classified by the Carnegie Foundation as having a high research activity. Founded with a strong liberal arts foundation, UND has grown into a prominent scientific research university and was recently ranked among the top 100 public and top 25 most innovative universities in the country by U.S. News and World Report and is widely regarded as among the top universities in the American Northern Plains region. UND offers degrees in more than 225 fields of study with over 14,000 students. It is the home of the state’s only School of Law. The School of Medicine has major initiatives in rural and public health, and Aerospace is home to one of the first and largest unmanned aerial vehicle programs in the world. 

UND is located in Grand Forks, North Dakota, a vibrant college town of over 57,000 people located on the border of North Dakota and Minnesota. Short commutes, a great public-school system, high quality medical facilities, low crime, ample parks and theaters, and a cost of living below that found in large American cities are some of Grand Forks’ advantages. Ranked as one of the top 5 Best Small College Towns, and America’s Best Hockey Town, Grand Forks offers stellar quality of life without the metropolitan hassles.

Duties & Responsibilities

• The successful candidate will be expected to develop and teach courses in general chemistry and serve as coordinator of general chemistry laboratories. The implementation of effective teaching practices is highly valued. The anticipated assignment is 75% effort teaching and 25% effort service activities (including lab management and supervision of teaching assistants).
• Interest in the development of online coursework or contribution to scholarly research in teaching is considered favorable.
• All faculty are expected to contribute to service within the department, college, university, and community. UND and the College of Arts & Sciences value diverse perspectives and seek applicants who are committed to helping students from underrepresented backgrounds succeed.

Required Competencies

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, and the ability to teach, inspire, and mentor students.
• Effective interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, and students.
• Ability to work with and engage diverse students and colleagues within and outside the Chemistry program.
• Ability to adapt to current methods of teaching, including online delivery.
• Ability to ensure implementation of safety guidelines.

Minimum Requirements

• Ph.D. or M.S. Degree in chemistry or related field by August 15, 2025.
• Teaching experience
• Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated teaching and mentoring effectiveness
• Experience in lecture or laboratory instruction
• Experience in the implementation of safety guidelines
• Experience in lab management
• Experience with the development and instruction of online courses
• Demonstrated involvement in the scholarship of teaching

To Apply

To assure full consideration, applications must be received by 04/15/2025 and include the following materials:

• Letter of application
• Resume
• Unofficial transcripts for all degrees. Please note that the selected candidate will be
• required to submit official transcripts upon hire.
• Teaching philosophy and diversity statement
• Three letters of recommendation (including contact information) sent directly by the
•  recommender to UND.cheminfo@UND.edu

Position is open until filled.

Questions can be directed to the Department Chair, Alena Kubatova at alena.kubatova@und.edu

Please note, all employment postings close at 11:55pm CST.

Position Benefits

Benefits include single or family health care coverage (UND pays the full premium), life insurance, employee assistance program, retirement plans with generous employer contributions, sick leave in addition to paid holidays.

Optional benefits include supplemental life, dental, vision, flexible spending account, supplemental retirement plans.

UND also offers an employee tuition waiver and a variety of professional development opportunities.

Find out more about UND's great benefits and perks here!