"Professor of Organic Chemistry"

Posting Details

About NMHU

Highlands University is an open admissions university with over 70% Hispanic, Native American or African American with nearly 40% studying at the Master’s Degree level. The university is committed to student success and improved retention and graduation rates. NMHU serves approximately 2,500 undergraduate and graduate students at the main campus in Las Vegas, NM (one hour east of Santa Fe) and another 1300 students at centers in Santa Fe, Rio Rancho, and Albuquerque. For more information about the university, visit the website at www.nmhu.edu.

Position Information

Job Title
Professor of Organic Chemistry

Rank
Assistant/Associate Professor

Classification Title
Term

Position Summary

The incumbent in this position is responsible for providing instruction at both the undergraduate and graduate level involving undergraduate and Master level students. Faculty will be expected to serve as student mentors and advisors in keeping with the university’s mission.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare and teach, as assigned, selected courses within the chemistry program to undergraduate and graduate students (normal teaching load of 24 credit hours per academic year);
• Hold office hours as required;
• Advise and mentor both undergraduate and graduate students on matters within the chemistry discipline and related areas;
• Supervise and manage students and/or technicians in laboratory preparation assignments and instrumentation maintenance;
• Maintain regular attendance on campus;
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Ph.D. in Chemistry (ABD will be considered) with undergraduate Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in chemistry.

Preferred Qualifications

Education: Postdoctoral experience.
Experience: Preparing, instructing, and overseeing classroom presentations in undergraduate and graduate areas of chemistry including organic chemistry lecture and laboratory and general chemistry lecture and laboratory.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Be knowledgeable in chemistry and especially organic chemistry with knowledge of instrumentation calibration, operation, and maintenance;
• Demonstrate skill and expertise in the classroom and laboratory;
• Possess and exhibit the ability to…
• incorporate technologies and/or strategies to enhance pedagogy;
• work effectively with a culturally diverse student body;
• develop effective methodology for integrating teaching and research;
• demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills;
• teach undergraduate and graduate-level courses, both lecture and laboratory.

Work Location
Las Vegas, NM Campus

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
F362P

Posting Open Date
06/19/2019

Open Until Filled
Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

A complete application must include 1) A letter of application, 2) a Curriculum Vitae, 3) Unofficial copies of advanced degree transcripts. An online application must include names, phone numbers, and e‐mail addresses of three (3) professional references. For more detailed information regarding the position you may contact: Dr. Saikia at nsaikia@nmhu.edu. For disabled access or services call 505-454-3242 or TDD 505-454-3003. New Mexico Highlands University is an EEO Employer.

Quick Link
https://nmhu.peopleadmin.com/postings/9340

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

1. Cover Letter/ Letter of Interest
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Unofficial Transcripts Conferring Required Degree
4. Teaching Philosophy
5. Letter(s) of Recommendation
6. Statement of Research Plans
7. List of Three Professional References with Name, Address and E-Mail