Assistant Professor of Chemistry
Minot State University
Minot, ND
ID: 7262198
Posted: July 11, 2024
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY: The Department of Science at Minot State University is currently seeking a full-time non-tenure-track faculty member to serve as an instructor for 100-level chemistry labs starting in the fall of 2024. The candidate will work with tenure-track faculty who teach 100-level chemistry courses to ensure students get practical experiences that enhance topics covered in lectures. The candidate will also be expected to oversee the adjoining chemical stockroom and supervise student workers in the chemical stockroom. The ideal candidate will also possess the ability to teach polymer chemistry courses in the future, based on the needs of the program. This position will be entirely in-person; applicants seeking a remote position will not be considered.
Minimum Qualifications:
Ph.D. in Chemistry, with a background in polymer chemistry.
At least two years experience teaching undergraduate chemistry labs for both science majors and non-majors at a primarily undergraduate institution, including preparing all materials and solutions needed for each lab.
Preferred Qualifications:
Background that contains industry experience at the doctoral level is preferred.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Applicants should apply online and upload a cover letter specifically addressing the job qualifications, and a current resume. Professional references may be requested.
To be considered for this position, and in order to move forward in the search process applicants must upload:
Cover letter
C.V.
A list of three potential professional references with contact details.
Applicants who are veterans and eligible to claim veteran’s preference must include Form DD214 with the application for employment; claims for disabled veteran’s preference must include Form DD214 and a letter less than one year old from the Department of Veterans’ Affairs indicating disability; claims for preference as the eligible spouse of a disabled or deceased veteran must include Form DD214, a marriage certificate and a letter less than one year old from the Department of Veterans’ Affairs indicating disability, or the veteran’s death certificate. Due to access to restricted information, the successful candidate will be required to complete a satisfactory criminal background check.
Minimum Qualifications:
Ph.D. in Chemistry, with a background in polymer chemistry.
At least two years experience teaching undergraduate chemistry labs for both science majors and non-majors at a primarily undergraduate institution, including preparing all materials and solutions needed for each lab.
Preferred Qualifications:
Background that contains industry experience at the doctoral level is preferred.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Applicants should apply online and upload a cover letter specifically addressing the job qualifications, and a current resume. Professional references may be requested.
To be considered for this position, and in order to move forward in the search process applicants must upload:
Cover letter
C.V.
A list of three potential professional references with contact details.
Applicants who are veterans and eligible to claim veteran’s preference must include Form DD214 with the application for employment; claims for disabled veteran’s preference must include Form DD214 and a letter less than one year old from the Department of Veterans’ Affairs indicating disability; claims for preference as the eligible spouse of a disabled or deceased veteran must include Form DD214, a marriage certificate and a letter less than one year old from the Department of Veterans’ Affairs indicating disability, or the veteran’s death certificate. Due to access to restricted information, the successful candidate will be required to complete a satisfactory criminal background check.