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Assistant Professor of Chemistry UT Southern

Position Number: 6439466
Location: Chattanooga, TN
Position Type: Science - Chemistry

Assistant Professor of Chemistry UT Southern
Pulaski, TN, United States

Job Identification: 501
Job Category: Faculty
Posting Date: 01/17/2025
Job Schedule: Full Time
Locations: 411 West Madison Str., Pulaski, TN, 38478, US (On-site)

Job Description
The University of Tennessee Southern enthusiastically invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Chemistry (Tenure-Track) in the School of Math and Science. Reporting to the Chair of the School of Math and Science, this person will teach courses, advise and mentor students, engage in scholarship, and provide service to the university and community. This is a full-time, in-person position beginning in August 2025.

For full consideration, candidates should apply electronically using the link below with a

1) cover letter addressing their interest in and qualifications for the role

2) a CV/resume

3) a list of at least three professional references (include name, email, phone number, and nature of the relationship).

Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities

Teach a full load of courses (12 hours) determined by the School Chair;
Engage in scholarship appropriate to the disciplines in the School of Math and Science;
Provide meaningful service to the university and surrounding community;
Mentor and advise students;
Teach lecture and lab courses in Chemistry in areas that match the candidate's areas of expertise, including courses in Organic Chemistry or Analytical Chemistry.
Establish productive student-oriented projects.
Assist in the development of new courses and possible revisions of older courses.
Develop online versions of courses.
Serve on University, School, and Program committees.
Contribute to the growth and development of the program through recruiting and advising efforts.

Qualifications
Required Minimum Qualifications

Ph.D. in Chemistry, or a related discipline or ABD; all degree requirements for Ph.D. must be complete by the date of hire.
Ability to work effectively with students, faculty, staff, and the community.
Evidence of good character, mature attitude, and professional integrity.
Expertise in Chemistry
A background search will be required of the successful applicant.

Preferred Qualifications

Expertise in Organic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or Biochemistry.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Demonstrate willingness and ability to work effectively with colleagues to support the mission of the University, College, and Program.
Teach at times, places, and modalities to meet student needs.
Adopt innovative teaching methods and delivery as appropriate.
Possess the knowledge, talents, and skills in the discipline to promote effective teaching.
Demonstrate respect to the diverse need of students.
Demonstrate the ability to develop and implement curriculum objectives and content for course offered and taught in one's curriculum.
Demand and maintain high standards and expectation for all students.
Implement teaching activities and a diversity of teaching techniques, procedures, and resources including application of technology.
Develop and implement evaluation and assessment techniques that are appropriate for each course.
Be available, knowledgeable, and demonstrate proficiency in the practice of academic advisement of students.
Engage in productive research and scholarly/creative activity within the discipline.
Serve effectively on committees and other appropriate functions that assist in University governance.

Salary Range: $50,000-$60,000

About Us
Located in southern middle Tennessee, UT Southern is about 70 miles south of Nashville and 40 miles north of Huntsville, Alabama. The campus is nestled in the small community of Pulaski and currently enrolls about 800 students a year.
UT Southern is the newest campus to join the UT System, evolving from UT's acquisition of Martin Methodist College in 2021. Students enrolling at UT Southern enjoy a private-college experience at an affordable, public-school cost. Among the many advantages are low student-teacher ratios and high classroom personalization. More than 30 academic programs of study are available through the divisions of business, education, humanities, mathematics and sciences, nursing and social sciences.
UT Southern is a college community where friends become family, where learning leads to doing and where everyone sees opportunity.

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