"College of Arts and Sciences-Assistant Professor-Chemistry"

Job Description

The Department of Chemistry at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) seeks candidates for a full-time, non-tenure-track position at the anticipated rank of Assistant Professor. We seek applicants who demonstrate a commitment to teaching excellence in a range of courses taken by first-year students including majors and nonmajors. Therefore, a successful applicant will primarily teach General Chemistry and/or Introductory Chemistry lectures and, with approval from the chair, may also contribute to upper division courses. Faculty in these positions frequently collaborate with multiple units across campus including Nursing, Mathematics, Medicine, and Biology. The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) treasures our student body and is committed to their success. Members of the CAS community are expected to reflect our values in both our work and learning environment as well as in our efforts to serve and engage the community.

We seek applicants who have previously demonstrated a commitment to teaching excellence in chemistry and have a strong interest in chemical pedagogy. Candidates with demonstrated teaching expertise in large classroom (100+ students) environments are especially encouraged to apply.

This position is a 9-month, full-time, non-tenure earning, career-track appointment. Duties include:

• Teaching up to three lecture sections of first-year chemistry per semester and ensuring uniform curricular coverage.
• Collaborating with general chemistry faculty to ensure a comprehensive undergraduate first-year chemistry experience is offered.
• Developing course materials as it pertains to instruction, including materials to facilitate student learning.
• Developing curricula, when needed, using chemical education best practices.
• Serving on department committees including those related to undergraduate education.
• Building and maintaining the relevant online course management pages (lecture and recitation where required) with respect to course material, assignments, assessments, and grades.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Required Qualifications: Candidates for this position must have a Ph.D. degree in Chemistry with a strong background in chemical education or a closely related discipline.

Qualified applicants should upload the following application materials: 1) a cover letter indicating their interest, 2) a detailed curriculum vita, 3) a 2-page statement on their teaching philosophy as it relates to their teaching experience and 4) a minimum of three letters of reference sent confidentially to support their application. The anticipated start date is Fall 2026.

Department: Chemistry

Assignment Category: Full-Time

Tenure Status: Non-Tenure Track

EEO Statement: UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, religion, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.