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Visiting Assistant Professor, Chemistry

Employer
The University of Tampa
Location
Tampa, Florida
Salary
TBD
Closing date
Jul 11, 2021

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

Visiting Assistant Professor, Chemistry

The Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry & Physics in the College of Natural and Health Sciences at The University of Tampa is seeking candidates for (2) two full-time, one-year visiting positions at the Assistant Professor level starting in August 2021.

The University of Tampa is a medium-sized, comprehensive, residentially based private institution of 9,200 undergraduate and graduate students. The University is ideally situated on a beautiful 110-acre campus next to the Hillsborough River, adjacent to Tampa’s dynamic central business district, which is a growing, vibrant, diverse metropolitan area. UT reflects this vibrancy; with 22 consecutive years of enrollment growth UT boasts 260 student organizations, a multicultural student body from 50 states and 140 countries and “Top Tier” ranking in U.S. News and World Report.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach 27 contact hours total over the 2021-22 academic year. Contact hours are determined by in-class hours in a 1:1 relationship. The teaching assignment will be made by the department based on student demand and faculty expertise. The ideal candidate positions may teach a variety of courses with an emphasis on 100-level chemistry lectures and laboratories (general and non-majors chemistry) and possibly other courses in chemistry depending on the candidate’s expertise. Service to the University and professional community are encouraged but not required.

The Department consists of approximately 32 full-time faculty and academic staff members and more than 220 majors. The Department offers eight Bachelor’s degrees in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Forensic Science, and Physics with approximately 25 graduates per academic year from these programs.  Majors in Chemistry, Forensic Science and Biochemistry are accredited by the American Chemical Society, The Forensic Science Education Programs Accreditation Commission and the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.

Qualifications
A Ph.D. in Chemistry, Chemical Education, or a related discipline and teaching experience are preferred. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position has been filled. Following an initial screening, applicants may be required to submit a brief video of their teaching.

For further details and to apply, please visit our website at www.ut.edu/jobs      
Applicants should be prepared to attach a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, name/contact information of references and copies of graduate/terminal transcripts.

The University of Tampa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer dedicated to excellence through diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, sex, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, gender identity, veteran status or any other non-job related criteria. The University of Tampa recognizes the importance of a multicultural community of students, faculty, and staff who seek to advance our commitment to diversity. The University invites applications from underrepresented groups and those who have academic experiences with diverse populations.

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