"Assistant Professor in Chemistry and Biochemistry"

Job Summary

Job ID 269128
Position # 40070687

The College of Science and Mathematics, Chemistry and Biochemistry department at Augusta University (AU), responding to enrollment growth in recent years, is actively seeking multiple candidates at the rank of Assistant Professor, anticipating beginning in the Fall of 2024. Primary duties include teaching introductory general chemistry, chemistry for non-majors, organics chemistry including lectures and/or labs. These positions also include a service and research component to strengthen our undergraduate programs. These positions are not considered to be on tenure track.

Responsibilities

Teaching

Teach courses, labs, and selected lectures to undergraduate and/or graduate students on topics in Chemistry and Biochemistry and also core science courses including organic, biochemistry, analytical, physical and inorganic chemistries.

Scholarship

Research and other scholarly activities (publishing, presenting) in the field of chemistry and biochemistry to involve undergraduate science majors, and instruct graduate students in development.

Service

Service to the university entails work on department, college, and university committees, work groups, and/or campaigns in order to promote and support Augusta University's mission.

Required Qualifications

Ph.D. in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Education, or a closely related field.

Assistant Professor- Early level career as a faculty member

Required faculty employment qualifications for all USG institutions and all academic ranks within these institutions shall be:

• Consistent with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)'s requirements for institutional accreditation;
• Evidence of ability as a teacher;
• Evidence of activity as a scholar and ability in all other duties assigned;
• Successful experience (which will necessarily be waived for those just entering the academic profession who meet all other requirements); and,
• Desirable personal qualities judged on the basis of personal interview, complete biographical data, and recommendations.

Preferred Qualifications

Postdoctoral position and prior classroom teaching experience.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

This position is academic year based and typically works August through May, depending on dates outlined in offer letter and yearly contract.

The intended work commitment or full-time equivalent (FTE) for this position is 1.0.

Assistant Professor- Salary and compensation is commensurate with education, experience, and achievements. The salary is subject to availability of funds.

Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, sick leave, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more!

Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program.

Rank and salary are determined at the time of hire and are based on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, education, credentials, specialty, training, etc. while also considering internal equity and market data.

Advancement through the faculty ranks at Augusta University is only through the annual Promotion and Tenure process in which faculty may apply if eligible (typically five-year increments). For more information on ranks, please review the Augusta University Promotion and Tenure website.

Location

Our Health Sciences Campus:
1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912

How To Apply

To be considered an applicant for this position, you must apply online at https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/#job-portals.
Please upload your Curriculum Vitae, Research Statement, Professional References, etc., as one document.