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Clinical Assistant Professor, General Chemistry

Employer
Towson University
Location
Towson, Maryland
Salary
variable
Closing date
Sep 20, 2019

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Field of specialization
Education
Work Function
Teaching-Undergraduate
Job Type
Full time

Clinical Assistant Professor, General Chemistry

 

 

Position

The Jess and Mildred Fisher College of Science and Mathematics invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure track, 10-month Clinical Assistant Professor, beginning August 2020. The successful candidate will be the General Chemistry Coordinator for the Department of Chemistry. This renewable position carries with it the possibility of promotion.

 

Qualifications

A PhD degree in chemistry or a closely related field is required. Applicants must demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in teaching introductory chemistry. The successful candidate must have excellent communication skills, and the ability to work well with a diverse group of instructors. The successful applicant may also have the opportunity to teach upper-level undergraduate courses in their area of expertise, depending on departmental needs.

 

Responsibilities

General chemistry is a multi-section, two-semester course with >500 students enrolled per semester. The coordinator will be responsible for designing the course curriculum (lecture and lab) and determining policies across all sections, in collaboration with the faculty. Additionally, the coordinator will be responsible for mentoring new instructors to the course, liaising with the general chemistry lab manager, and liaising with the department assessment coordinator to ensure compliance with the university’s assessment policies. The successful candidate will teach 24 contact hours (8 courses) per year. Some of the teaching requirement may be reassigned to administrative duties in support of General Chemistry coordination activities. While not a requirement, there are opportunities to engage in collaborative research and/or mentor undergraduate students.

 

Application Process

Review of applications will begin on September 23, 2019. Priority will be given to complete applications received by September 24, 2019. All application materials must be sent electronically to chemcapsearch@towson.edu, as a single pdf, arranged in the following order: 1 cover letter, 2. curriculum vitae, 3. statement of teaching philosophy (no longer than 2 pages), and 4. unofficial transcripts from Ph.D. granting institution. Applications that do not conform to the guidelines may not be reviewed. Additionally, applicants must also arrange for three letters of reference to be sent directly to chemcapsearch@towson.edu. Please direct all enquiries about the position to: 

 

Dr. Sonali Raje

 

Clinical Assistant Professor Search Committee Chair

 

Department of Chemistry

 

Towson University

 

8000 York Road

 

Towson, MD 21252

 

chemcapsearch@towson.edu

 

A Criminal Background Investigation is required for the hired candidate and the results may impact employment. Please note that the search number for which you have applied is FCSM-3309.

 

Please be sure to visit the Application Data Form to complete a voluntary on-line applicant data form. The information you provide will inform the university's affirmative action plan and is for statistical-related purposes only. The information will not be used for any other purpose.

https://www.towson.edu/provost/prospective/clinical-assistant-professor-general-chemistry-fcsm-3309.html

 

Towson University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and has a strong institutional commitment to diversity. Women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

 

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