Assistant Professor in Chemistry

Position Category: Faculty

FLSA: Exempt

FTE: .75 (9-mth. full-time)

Location: Thousand Oaks

University Background:

The mission of California Lutheran University is to educate leaders for a global society who are strong in character and judgment, confident in their identity and vocation, and committed to service and justice. Founded in 1959 in beautiful Ventura County, the university has an enrollment of about 4,000 undergraduate and graduate students who come from across the nation and around the world from a diversity of backgrounds, cultures and faiths. As a federally recognized Hispanic-Serving Institution, Cal Lutheran is looking for candidates with a dedication to and success in working in diverse communities. The university is committed to an inclusive learning and work environment that values individual differences and respects each person’s dignity.

Basic Function:

Under the direction of the Dean and Department Chair, the Assistant Professor is responsible for providing academic instruction to students for the assigned undergraduate courses. The Assistant Professor/Lecturer is to serve as an academic advisor to students; contribute to department and university activities; serve on faculty or university committees; engage in scholarly activities, and/or creative endeavors.

The professor will teach undergraduate Chemistry courses at multiple levels, including the Organic Chemistry series (courses in their area of expertise). Under the direction of the Dean and Department Chair, the Assistant Professor is responsible for providing academic instruction to students for the assigned undergraduate courses. The Assistant Professor is to serve as an academic advisor to students; contribute to department and university activities; serve on faculty or university committees; engage in scholarly activities, and/or creative endeavors. It is essential that interested candidates possess the ability or potential to teach, advise, and mentor undergraduate students, particularly those from diverse and underserved backgrounds.

The Chemistry Department at Cal Lutheran has excellent resources for engaging students in the process of scientific discovery. Cal Lutheran has recently built a new, 47,000 square foot joint-sciences building with dedicated research space. We offer an inquiry-based curriculum that through smaller class sizes emphasizes active learning in order to provide students the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in elite graduate programs and prepare for careers in industry or academia.

Representative Duties:

• Primary responsibilities for this position include teaching undergraduate courses in Chemistry.
• Within that context, the expectation is to create creative assignments and activities in one-on-one and classroom instructional settings to foster hands-on, active learning in students that will develop their expertise in the subject matter. E
• Teaching duties will include both lecture and lab courses in organic chemistry, as well as general chemistry and advanced undergraduate electives in chosen areas of interest, as well as a strong commitment to developing a research program involving undergraduate students. E
• Maintain an active research program that involves undergraduates in mentored research. E
• Observe and evaluate student performance in meeting course objectives and student learning outcomes through assignments, projects, discussions, and examinations; provide feedback promptly to student inquiries in class, online, or during established consultation office hours. E
• Maintain current, accurate records of course enrollment, attendance, student academic progress, course curriculum; prepare and submit grades, data, and reports related to the course and student progress promptly. E
• Provide a course syllabus to students in each class within the first week of the class, as outlined in the faculty handbook. E
• Adhere to the responsibilities related to teaching, advising, service, and scholarly, professional, and creative activities, as outlined in the faculty handbook. E
• Attend and participate on committees and in the department, division, campus, and University meetings. E
• Evening and weekend hours may be required. E
• Perform related duties as assigned. E
E=Essential Duties

Knowledge Of:

• Current theory and practice within the Organic Chemistry subject discipline
• Principles and best practices of effective teaching, including active learning pedagogy
• Student learning outcomes and methods of assessment
• University curricula
• Community and campus resources, services, programs, and professionals available to students
• Methods of gathering, analyzing, and preparing data
• Modern computing technology
• Record-keeping techniques about student enrollment, attendance, and progress Demonstrate a thorough and accurate knowledge in the subject field
• Deliver course curricula in various learning styles
• Mentor a diverse population of students.
• Exhibit sensitivity to and understanding of university students’ diverse academic, social, economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Exhibit sensitivity to and understanding of the needs of students with disabilities.
• Integrate current and emerging instructional delivery technologies into the learning process to enhance teaching and the educational experience
• Maintain professional standards that protect student confidentiality
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, using tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt practical courses of action

Ability To:

• Demonstrate a thorough and accurate knowledge in the subject field or discipline• Deliver course curricula in various learning styles• Exhibit sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, social, economic, cultural, and ethnic background of University students• Exhibit sensitivity to and understanding of the needs of students with disabilities• Integrate current and emerging instructional delivery technologies into the learning process to enhance teaching and the educational experience• Maintain professional standards that protect student confidentiality• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing using tact, patience, and courtesy• Establish and maintain effective working relationships• Work constructively with their colleagues and to treat faculty, staff, administrators, and students with respect and professionalism• Analyze situations accurately and adopt effective courses of action• Demonstrate commitment to professional excellence and continuous growth within subject field or discipline• Satisfactorily fulfill a faculty member’s duties and responsibilities and making significant contributions to the University community.• Analyze situations accurately and adopt practical courses of action• Demonstrate commitment to professional excellence and continuous growth within-subject field or discipline

Minimum Qualifications:

A Ph.D. (or ABD) in chemistry from an accredited university is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Both teaching and postdoctoral research experience are preferred
• A record of evidence of publications and/or conference presentations within the candidate’s area of specialty
• Either proven or presumptive potential for satisfactorily fulfilling a faculty member’s duties and responsibilities and making significant contributions to the University community

Licenses and Other Requirements:

None

Physical Abilities:

Detect to understand appropriate written correspondence; communicate clearly to exchange information in person and via the telephone or video; operate a computer and other office productivity machinery; stationary position for extended periods of time; move or transport light objects; position self to store and/or retrieve files.

Working Environment:

Indoor classroom environment; subject to visiting a variety of classroom sites on campus.

Hiring Range $70,000-$90,000

Posting Number: Faculty001132020

Open Date: 08/15/2024

Close Date: 10/6/2024

Application Procedure/Special Instructions

To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/5574314

California Lutheran University is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment for all persons, regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by applicable law. No person shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in any program, activity or facility of the University on the basis of these factors in a manner consistent with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, ordinances, orders and rules, and University’s policies, procedures, and processes.

Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process can be provided to individuals with qualifying disabilities. Please contact the Human Resources Department for further information or to request an accommodation.

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