The Chemistry department at St. Catherine University invites applications for a full-time, tenure track faculty position. The contract is for nine months annually and begins fall 2021.

The Chemistry department takes a hands-on and practical approach in the lab and in the classroom. Through lab experiences, training in green chemistry principles, and use of a robust collection of modern instrumentation, we prepare chemistry students for a broad range of careers, including medical school, graduate school and industrial careers. Our program is certified by the American Chemical Society and is a founding member of the Green Chemistry Commitment. The Chemistry faculty value small class sizes and working collaboratively in teaching, curriculum development, and undergraduate research. Our program has full-time, tenured faculty in the areas of organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, analytical chemistry and biochemistry. This position will specialize in physical chemistry.

Responsibilities:

• Teach the equivalent of six undergraduate courses during the academic year (typically three in fall and three in spring) with the option to teach in January and summer sessions
• Foster a culture of inclusive excellence through authentic relationships with diverse students as an educator, an advisor, and a mentor
• Teach labs as well as core department courses
• Teach in traditional classroom, online and hybrid environments.
• Monitor and assess student-learning outcomes and provide timely and frequent feedback to students on academic performance
• Direct students’ reasonable progress through the major through academic advising.
• Develop an active program of research to conduct collaboratively with students
• Monitor curriculum content and make recommendations as appropriate to maintain relevance.
• Effectively contribute to the highly collaborative work of the Department.
• Consistent with the university’s Catholic identity, its commitment to women, diversity, inclusion, social justice, and dedication to a liberal arts based curriculum, faculty are expected to manifest these themes in their teaching, research, service and accomplishments.
• Engage in service to the department, school and university through participation or leadership in committees

St. Catherine University in St. Paul/Minneapolis, Minnesota, is a comprehensive Catholic university and home to one of the nation’s largest colleges for women, with associate and graduate programs for both women and men. Founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet in 1905, the University integrates liberal arts and professional education within the Catholic traditions of intellectual inquiry and social teaching. Committed to excellence and opportunity, St. Catherine enrolls nearly 5,000 students in certificate, associate, baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral programs in traditional day and evening/weekend/online formats.

Minimum qualifications

• PhD in an area of physical chemistry with a subspecialty in areas including but not limited to biophysical, nanomaterials, physical organic, quantum chemistry or others
• ABD candidates may be considered but must have a completed doctoral degree prior to the start of employment

Preferred qualifications

• Post-doctoral training
• One year of teaching experience as the primary instructor at the college level
• Experience mentoring undergraduate research
• Experience teaching and mentoring students

St. Catherine University seeks creative, and committed faculty who enjoy working in a university climate that promotes cultural diversity, multicultural understanding and cultural fluency. Candidates of color and other groups that have been traditionally underrepresented in higher education are encouraged to apply. Consistent with the university’s commitment to women, diversity and social justice, preference will be given to candidates who manifest these themes in their teaching, research and service.

EEO Statement   

St. Catherine University is an equal opportunity employer. Our commitment to inclusion reflects the central value of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet to “love of neighbor without distinction” and provides a learning and working environment that is enriched by the diversity of all our members. Individuals of religious, racial, ethnic, gender identity, nation of origin, or disability groups that have traditionally had less representation in higher education are encouraged to apply. Should you need an interview accommodation please contact us at hr@stkate.edu or 651-690-6565.

To Apply and Special/Other Requirements Summary                 

Visit https://stcatherine.peopleadmin.com/ to apply. Submit a cover letter that addresses the university mission, a CV, a statement of teaching interests, experiences, and experiences working with diverse student populations, and a research statement that includes research plans. Three references and background check are required for employment. For additional information, contact Prof. Daron Janzen at dejanzen@stkate.edu. Application deadline is December 1, 2020. Review of applications will begin November 15, 2020 and will continue until the position is filled; however, priority will be given to complete applications received by November 15, 2020.

St. Catherine University

2004 Randolph Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55105

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