Visiting Assistant Professor of Chemistry/Physics

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

POSITIONS

Adams State University invites applications for a visiting position in Chemistry or Physics at the assistant Professor level (position number FS9121).  

STARTING DATE

August 20, 2020

POSITION DESCRIPTION

We seek energetic and enthusiastic individuals who love teaching and share our dedication to students. Major responsibilities include teaching General Chemistry with labs and other courses equal to 12 semester hours of chemistry per semester or teaching General Physics with labs and other courses equal to 12 semester hours of physics per semester.  Course assignments will depend upon the background and expertise of the candidate and the needs of the department.

Faculty expectations for this position include engagement in student recruitment, retention efforts and in assessment of student learning outcomes

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in chemistry/physics or a closely related field is required; PhD is preferred
• Demonstrated commitment to undergraduate teaching and student-centered learning
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to valuing equity, treating cultural and linguistic diversity as assets, and promoting inclusiveness
• Demonstrated commitment to, and relative ability successfully working collegially and collaboratively with diverse internal and external constituents.
• Ability to treat others with respect, civility, and courtesy and to work honestly, effectively, and collegiality with employees, students, and the community.  This includes the ability to use appropriate conflict management skills to effectively manage any disagreement that might arise or to bring the disagreement to management for assistance in productive resolution when the situation requires.  
• Adams State University is committed to the development of online courses and programs. The online division of the university is Adams State Online. The university has a comprehensive Academic Instructional Technology Center committed to the support of faculty teaching online. Support includes training in the process of teaching online, Instructional designers to support the development and designing of online courses and instructional tools to support video lectures, live classrooms and cloud-
  based storage for instructional training videos. Successful candidate for this position will be committed to the willingness to develop and teach online courses.

  SALARY

$42,000 - $47,000 depending upon qualifications, discipline, and experience.  Adams State University offers a competitive benefits package.

Departmental and Campus Information

The Chemistry Program and Physics are housed in the Department of Chemistry, Computer Science and Math at Adams State University.   The Chemistry Program offers Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts degrees in Chemistry.

Adams State University is dedicated to fostering Inclusive Excellence and especially encourages applications from women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and other historically underrepresented populations. Given the university’s mission and student body composition, the institution is committed to increasing the diversity of its professional staff and is actively seeking qualified applicants who have experiences, skills, and/or personal attributes that augment the perspectives of our current faculty and staff; we will give particular consideration to qualified applicants with experience in ethnically diverse settings or who possess varied language skills and have a record of successful experience in engaging diverse communities and student populations. Additional information about the university and the academic mission may be found at www.adams.edu/academics/

Located in Alamosa, Adams State University is a state-supported, primarily undergraduate institution in the San Luis Valley, a rural and agricultural area of south-central Colorado, approximately 3.5 hours from both Denver and Albuquerque.  The university is designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution and as a regional education provider.  Additional information about the university and the department may be found at http://www.adams.edu and https://www.adams.edu/academics/chemistry/. Information about the community and surrounding area can be found at http://www.alamosa.org/

APPLICATIONS

Applicants should send a detailed letter of application addressing all points listed in the qualifications section of this announcement.  In their application letter, applicants should also discuss how teaching at Adams State University, a small university in a rural environment, will align with their goals.  Finally, a complete application must include the following:

• A curriculum vitae
• Undergraduate and graduate transcripts  
• A list of five professional references
• Two current letters of recommendation, at least one of which must address teaching experience

Send application materials electronically to:

Dr. Frank Novotny

fnovotny@adams.edu

(719) 587-7531

Review of applications will begin immediately.

An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

In compliance with the Immigration Control Act of 1968, candidates for positions must provide proof of eligibility to work before an offer of employment can be made final.

Adams State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Applications are sought from all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex, disability and, as covered by law, veteran status. In addition, institutional policies prohibit discrimination on the basis of religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, marital status, and parental status.

Background Check Policy

Adams State University is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for its students, faculty, staff and visitors, and to protecting its funds, property and other assets. Well-informed hiring decisions contribute to this effort. Therefore, Adams State University has adopted a policy on background screening for its prospective, continuing, and returning employees as well as students in certain circumstances. Offers of employment will be contingent upon the completion of an acceptable background check. The information received in response to a background check will be treated as confidential, to the extent provided for by law.