The University of Arkansas at Little Rock seeks applications for a full time Instructor of Chemistry position R0051054. The Chemistry program at UA Little Rock is inviting highly motivated and student success-oriented chemists to be part of our thriving faculty! In addition to engaging undergraduate and graduate students in cutting edge research, our faculty support the upward mobility of our incredibly diverse student population through a culture of inclusivity and teaching innovation. We seek candidates who strive to support students from all backgrounds through teaching and community engagement efforts that contribute to equitable, diverse and inclusive learning environments for our students, staff, and faculty.

The UA Little Rock provides a robust offering of professional development opportunities to support our faculty to strengthen their skills in teaching strategies and reflective practices. Candidates with a foundational understanding of these skills and knowledge on these topics are strongly encouraged to apply.  

The selected Instructor of Chemistry will be part of a team that teaches mostly undergraduate freshman and sophomore level courses (class and lab) in Chemistry for various STEM majors (General Chemistry 1 and 2) and nursing students (General, Organic, and Biochemistry or GOB). We are seeking applicants experienced in student-centered and evidence-based practices that can help close the equity gap (failure rate difference between students from historically underserved groups and traditional students). This is a nine-month non-tenure track position and governed by state and federal laws, and agency/institution policy. The successful applicant will have a start date of August 16^th for the fall 2024 semester. The starting salary for this instructor position is $42,000, with higher pay and advanced instructor designation for applicants with 5 or more years of relevant teaching experience.

Required Qualifications: Master’s degree in chemistry or master’s degree in education with a bachelor’s degree in science.

Preferred Qualifications: Doctorate in Chemistry. Teaching experience at the College or University level. Experience with implementing evidence-based instructional practices that includes all students, decreases student failure rates, and decreases the equity gap. Experience leading teaching teams (e.g., learning assistants or undergraduate or graduate teaching assistants). Experience with incorporating feedback into your teaching (e.g., assessment of student learning, student voice, peer feedback from colleagues, etc.).

Application materials must be submitted through the online application system. Additional information about this position and application requirements are available under the Jobs link on the Human Resources’ website at http://ualr.edu/humanresources/. Incomplete applications will not be considered. If you have any questions about the position or Chemistry program at UA Little Rock, please contact the search committee chair Dr. Mark Baillie (mtbaillie@ualr.edu).

This position is subject to a pre-employment criminal background, sex offender registry, and financial history check and drug screening. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication and/or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check and drug screening information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The university welcomes applications without regard to race/color, sex, gender, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal or state law. Under Arkansas law, all applications are subject to disclosure. Persons hired must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States.