The University of North Alabama invites applications for a tenure-track, rank open faculty position in the Department of Chemistry and Industrial Hygiene beginning August 2021. Teaching duties will include quantitative analysis, chemical instrumentation and general or introductory chemistry. The successful candidate must demonstrate a dedication to excellence in teaching, a proficiency in the use and maintenance of a variety of analytical instruments, and a commitment to research that is appropriate for an undergraduate department. Participation in college service and student advisement is also expected. Salary will be commensurate with degree, rank, and experience.

The University is a fully accredited comprehensive regional university, and the department offers an ACS-certified chemistry major. For additional information regarding the program and the department, refer to www.una.edu/chem-ih. Review of application materials will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Candidates must have a Ph.D. in chemistry with post-doctoral experience preferred. Candidates who are ABD will also be considered.

To apply for this position, please visit our Online Employment System at http://jobs.una.edu/postings/5671.  Applications will only be accepted via this system.  Please be prepared to upload a cover letter, resume/CV, a reference list with contact information for at least three professional/academic references, and a one-page diversity/equity/inclusion statement.  Information regarding the diversity/equity/inclusion statement can be found here: https://www.una.edu/humanresources/files/forms-links/dei-statement---faculty-applicants.pdf.  

This position also requires that applicants submit unofficial or official transcripts. Electronic copies of unofficial transcripts may be attached under the attachment headings of Unofficial Transcript 1, Unofficial Transcript 2, etc. Electronic copies of transcripts may be emailed to employment@una.edu. If electronic copies are unavailable, hard copies of unofficial or official transcripts must be sent to Human Resources at UNA Box 5043, Florence, AL 35632 or brought to Bibb Graves Hall, Room 226. Transcripts must be sent directly to HR from the issuing school to be considered official. Transcripts with a designation of “Issued to Student” will not be considered official. Official transcripts will be required of the successful candidate but unofficial transcripts will suffice for application purposes. For questions, please email employment@una.edu or call 256-765-4291 and select option #2. Selecting an option other than #2 will result in a delayed response.

UNA is an equal opportunity employer committed to achieving excellence and strength through diversity. UNA seeks a wide range of applicants for this position so that one of our core values, ethnic and cultural diversity, will be affirmed. UNA is a smoke-free campus.  We welcome applicants who are committed to working at a university that values diversity, equity, and inclusion for faculty, staff, and students. Strategic Diversity & Inclusion Plan: https://www.una.edu/vpem/diversity/index.html.