Assistant Professor of Chemistry

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Required Education and/or Experience:

• Ph.D. in Chemistry;
• All Ph.D. requirements must be completed before employment commences.

Preferred Education and/or Experience:

• Ph.D. in Inorganic Chemistry;
• Candidates with postdoctoral research experience and a good track record of research activities e.g., mentoring, publications and grants will be given preference;
• Experience in teaching Inorganic Chemistry and laboratory at the undergraduate level and graduate level is preferred.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Inorganic faculty will teach undergraduate (BA, BS), and graduate level (MA, MS, Ph.D.) courses in Inorganic chemistry including special topics of Inorganic Chemistry covering lectures and laboratories;
• Position may also teach freshman level courses in chemistry including general and fundamental chemistry as needed;
• Develop and teach in person, hybrid or online courses, as needed;
• Responsible for curriculum development and implementation;
• Develop robust research activities at the undergraduate (BA, BS), and graduate level (MA, MS, Ph.D. in Applied Science - Chemistry) that will be maintained through funding obtained from different external granting agencies;
• Service activities are also expected, including participation on program-level, college, and university-wide committees, assisting with recruitment and retention, engaging with the community, and advising Chemistry majors;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Background in Inorganic Chemistry, encompassing expertise in inorganic compounds, coordination complexes, organometallic chemistry, catalysis, bioinorganic chemistry, polymers, and nanomaterials, aligning well with the current program's strengths and areas of interest;
• Expertise in different Chemistry topics;
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive learning environment that prioritizes equity and inclusion;
• Knowledge and use of evidence-based teaching practices, including active learning practices;
• Knowledge and use of academic learning management systems (LMS), such as Blackboard or Canvas;
• Skilled in utilizing various computer software programs, including Google products, MS Office, ChemDraw, and any Graphing software to enhance academic and administrative tasks;
• Capable of developing course materials and effectively teaching in hybrid or online platforms as required;
• Skilled in laboratory supervision, standard instrumentation and safety practices.

Additional Information:

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

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Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

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