"Instructor, Asst. Professor, Assoc. Professor, or Professor of Chemistry"

Department:    Biological, Physical, and Human Sciences

Status:   Full Time, Tenure-track Faculty (9 Month)

Reports To: Department Chair of Biological, Physical, and Human Sciences

Application Deadline: Application review will begin on February 1, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled. Please submit application and resume to resumes@fhu.edu.

Position Summary: As assistant professor of chemistry, this position is responsible for teaching both major and non-major courses within the chemistry and biology programs, advising, directing undergraduate research and conducting committee work as assigned. Area of expertise is open. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Teach 27 hours, as assigned, annually within the Department of Biological, Physical, and Human Sciences
• Serve as the academic advisor for departmental majors
• Develop and mentor an undergraduate research team within the College of Arts and Sciences Undergraduate Research Experience
• Serve on university committees as assigned
• Attend daily Chapel
• Participate in university recruitment activities
• This job description shall include, but is not necessarily limited to, the above duties. This position may temporarily perform other duties assigned to maintain operations and services.

Requirements: Masters degree in chemistry or related discipline is required, Doctoral degree is preferred. Position rank will be based on degree and experience. 

Salary: Commensurate with background and experience

Benefits: As described on the human resources website. http://www.fhu.edu/hr/benefits

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_Pursuant to this mission and Section 703(e)(2) of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Freed-Hardeman University exercises a preference for applicants active within the churches of Christ. Freed-Hardeman University complies with all applicable federal and state non-discrimination laws and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, or prior military service in the administration of its employment practices._