What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Teaching Professor, Chemistry position at University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine?
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Position Type Faculty Faculty Track Non Tenure Position Title Assistant Teaching Professor, Chemistry Employment Status Full Time Months 9 Campus Biddeford, ME Description
The School of Molecular and Physical Sciences (SMAPS) in the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) at the University of New England (UNE) invites applications for an Assistant Teaching Professor in Chemistry starting in August 2025. The successful candidate will join a collegial, engaged team of faculty and professional staff in a school offering programs in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Laboratory Science, and Biophysics.
Review Of Applications Will Begin April 9, 2025. For Full Consideration, Applications Must Be Received No Later Than May 1, 2025. To Apply For This Position, Please Submit The Following Materials
UNE is a private, non-profit, comprehensive R2 university, with campuses in Portland and Biddeford, Maine and Tangier, Morocco. The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) is located on UNE’s waterfront Biddeford campus, with nearby city-based amenities in Portland (a 30-minute drive) and Boston (a 2-hour drive). UNE’s location in southern Maine also affords easy access to forests, mountains, freshwater lakes, rocky coastlines, and sandy beaches. CAS, one of UNE’s five colleges, has a primary focus on undergraduate education.
UNE offers students a highly integrated learning experience that promotes excellence through interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation in education, research, and service. UNE’s excellence could not happen without a dedicated and talented faculty and professional staff. We value student-centered, multi-disciplinary and interdisciplinary efforts that meet the highest ethical standards to achieve excellence in support of an integrative approach to the liberal arts, scholarship and research, and health and the environment.
Our core values include but are not limited to Student Centeredness, Community and Belonging, and Relentless Inquiry. Visit https://www.une.edu/about/mission-vision-and-values to learn about our mission, vision, and core values.
UNE is a great place to work. We boast both a tight-knit community and access to a wide array of degree programs, research opportunities and cultural events. We have three distinct campuses that combine to offer students a range of different learning experiences. Our two Maine campuses house our nationally recognized undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs, while our campus in Tangier, Morocco is home to an innovative semester abroad program. UNE is perennially included on “best colleges lists” by U.S. News & World Report, The Princeton Review, Forbes, and others. Portland is one of the nation’s most livable small cities with an incredible natural environment, friendly people, a wealth of arts and cultural institutions, and major medical facilities. Outside magazine named it as one of the “Greatest Places to Live in America”, and Bon Appetit selected Portland as the 2018 “Restaurant City of the Year”.
UNE also offers a generous comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees and their dependents. The package includes varied health and dental plans; a retirement plan that includes up to an 8% match; extensive paid leave including holidays, vacation, sick and personal time; and educational benefits for both employees and dependent children. Please visit the Human Resources Benefits site – https://www.une.edu/hr/benefits- for additional information regarding UNE’s fantastic benefits package.
Responsibilities
The school seeks candidates to teach undergraduate general chemistry lectures and labs, and additional courses in the candidate’s area of expertise as needed. The successful candidate will contribute to coordination of general chemistry curriculum assessment, and contribute to laboratory curriculum development. The typical teaching load is the equivalent of 12 credits per semester. Additionally, the successful candidate will engage in curriculum development and participate in academic advising, recruiting, course and program assessment, and service to the school, college and University.
Qualifications
A master’s degree in Chemistry, Chemistry Education, or a closely related field is required at the time of appointment; preference will be given to candidates with a Ph.D. or those with a combination of professional experience and education that provide commensurate qualifications. Preference will also be given to candidates who have demonstrated experience in laboratory curriculum assessment and development.
Individuals committed to teaching with inclusive pedagogies that promote active engagement to foster student learning are encouraged to apply.
EEO Statement Summary
Consistent with federal and state law and University policy, the University of New England is committed to the fundamental concept of equal opportunity for all of the members of the University community. The University prohibits, and will not tolerate, discrimination in employment, the provision of academic services or in any other area of University life based on race, color, sex, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, ethnicity, genetic information, HIV status, or status as a veteran. Prohibited bias factors should not motivate decisions regarding students, employees, applicants for admission, applicants for employment, contractors, volunteers or participants in and/or users of institutional programs, services, and activities.
COVID Vaccination Statement (PLEASE NOTE)
Employees in clinical settings must meet the State of Maine’s immunization requirements for clinical activity.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number 2022F0153P Open Date 04/04/2025 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
Position Information
Position Type Faculty Faculty Track Non Tenure Position Title Assistant Teaching Professor, Chemistry Employment Status Full Time Months 9 Campus Biddeford, ME Description
The School of Molecular and Physical Sciences (SMAPS) in the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) at the University of New England (UNE) invites applications for an Assistant Teaching Professor in Chemistry starting in August 2025. The successful candidate will join a collegial, engaged team of faculty and professional staff in a school offering programs in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Laboratory Science, and Biophysics.
Review Of Applications Will Begin April 9, 2025. For Full Consideration, Applications Must Be Received No Later Than May 1, 2025. To Apply For This Position, Please Submit The Following Materials
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- A statement of teaching philosophy and interests
- Names and contact information for three professional references.
UNE is a private, non-profit, comprehensive R2 university, with campuses in Portland and Biddeford, Maine and Tangier, Morocco. The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) is located on UNE’s waterfront Biddeford campus, with nearby city-based amenities in Portland (a 30-minute drive) and Boston (a 2-hour drive). UNE’s location in southern Maine also affords easy access to forests, mountains, freshwater lakes, rocky coastlines, and sandy beaches. CAS, one of UNE’s five colleges, has a primary focus on undergraduate education.
UNE offers students a highly integrated learning experience that promotes excellence through interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation in education, research, and service. UNE’s excellence could not happen without a dedicated and talented faculty and professional staff. We value student-centered, multi-disciplinary and interdisciplinary efforts that meet the highest ethical standards to achieve excellence in support of an integrative approach to the liberal arts, scholarship and research, and health and the environment.
Our core values include but are not limited to Student Centeredness, Community and Belonging, and Relentless Inquiry. Visit https://www.une.edu/about/mission-vision-and-values to learn about our mission, vision, and core values.
UNE is a great place to work. We boast both a tight-knit community and access to a wide array of degree programs, research opportunities and cultural events. We have three distinct campuses that combine to offer students a range of different learning experiences. Our two Maine campuses house our nationally recognized undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs, while our campus in Tangier, Morocco is home to an innovative semester abroad program. UNE is perennially included on “best colleges lists” by U.S. News & World Report, The Princeton Review, Forbes, and others. Portland is one of the nation’s most livable small cities with an incredible natural environment, friendly people, a wealth of arts and cultural institutions, and major medical facilities. Outside magazine named it as one of the “Greatest Places to Live in America”, and Bon Appetit selected Portland as the 2018 “Restaurant City of the Year”.
UNE also offers a generous comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees and their dependents. The package includes varied health and dental plans; a retirement plan that includes up to an 8% match; extensive paid leave including holidays, vacation, sick and personal time; and educational benefits for both employees and dependent children. Please visit the Human Resources Benefits site – https://www.une.edu/hr/benefits- for additional information regarding UNE’s fantastic benefits package.
Responsibilities
The school seeks candidates to teach undergraduate general chemistry lectures and labs, and additional courses in the candidate’s area of expertise as needed. The successful candidate will contribute to coordination of general chemistry curriculum assessment, and contribute to laboratory curriculum development. The typical teaching load is the equivalent of 12 credits per semester. Additionally, the successful candidate will engage in curriculum development and participate in academic advising, recruiting, course and program assessment, and service to the school, college and University.
Qualifications
A master’s degree in Chemistry, Chemistry Education, or a closely related field is required at the time of appointment; preference will be given to candidates with a Ph.D. or those with a combination of professional experience and education that provide commensurate qualifications. Preference will also be given to candidates who have demonstrated experience in laboratory curriculum assessment and development.
Individuals committed to teaching with inclusive pedagogies that promote active engagement to foster student learning are encouraged to apply.
EEO Statement Summary
Consistent with federal and state law and University policy, the University of New England is committed to the fundamental concept of equal opportunity for all of the members of the University community. The University prohibits, and will not tolerate, discrimination in employment, the provision of academic services or in any other area of University life based on race, color, sex, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, ethnicity, genetic information, HIV status, or status as a veteran. Prohibited bias factors should not motivate decisions regarding students, employees, applicants for admission, applicants for employment, contractors, volunteers or participants in and/or users of institutional programs, services, and activities.
COVID Vaccination Statement (PLEASE NOTE)
Employees in clinical settings must meet the State of Maine’s immunization requirements for clinical activity.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number 2022F0153P Open Date 04/04/2025 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Statement of Teaching Philosophy
- Additional Document (Please see Posting Details for more information)
