Professor - Chemistry jobs in Hyannis, MA

Assistant Teaching Professor - Chemistry & Biochemistry
College of Arts & Sciences
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth

The Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth invites applicants for the position of Assistant Teaching Professor in Chemistry, for one year beginning September 1, 2024. The successful candidate will be committed to excellence in chemical education, with an emphasis on student training and preparedness in the classroom and the lab.

The College of Arts & Sciences and the Chemistry Department value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities, and orientations. We seek a teaching faculty who values working in a collegial, collaborative environment, guided by a commitment to helping all students achieve their educational goals. The ideal candidate will embrace our values predicated on the primacy of student success and will support an inclusive, accessible, and equitable learning environment.

Applicants are invited to submit 1) a cover letter addressing the candidate's interest in teaching, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) three letters of recommendation with contact information for the referees. Academic transcripts from graduate and undergraduate work may be requested at the interview stage. Review of applications will begin on or around April 8, 2024. Applications received after this date may be considered at the discretion of the committee and/or hiring authority.

Employment is contingent upon verification of background/credentials and work authorization.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's Degree (MS in Chemistry or Biochemistry) at the time of appointment. Candidates with a Master's degree will be appointed as an instructor.

Preferred Qualifications

• Terminal degree (Ph.D. in Chemistry or Biochemistry) at the time of appointment.
• Teaching experience in general chemistry
• Experience mentoring students from a wide range of disciplines, cultures, and academic backgrounds

Responsibilities include four classes in the Fall and Spring semesters. This will include lecture and laboratory courses in general chemistry, as well as the possibility of upper-level courses in analytical, biological, or inorganic chemistry.

Annual Salary: Commensurate with experience.

UMass Dartmouth offers exciting benefits such as:

75% Employer-Paid Health Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Life Insurance
Long Term Disability
State Pension Retirement Plan
Optional Retirement Savings Plans
Tuition Credit (Employee, Spouse, & Dependents)
Twelve (12) paid holidays
And more!

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Applicants must be authorized for employment in the U.S. on a full-time basis. Employment-based visa sponsorship not available.

To apply please submit a letter of interest, current resume and the contact information for three professional references.

The review of applications will begin on or around April 8, 2024. Applications received after this date may be considered at the discretion of the committee and/or hiring authority.