"Visiting Assistant Professor Chemistry"

Department:Chemistry & Biomolecular SciLocation:Potsdam, NY

Part-Time/Full-Time:full-time

FLSA Status:exempt

Is this a temporary position?:Yes

Job Title: Visiting Assistant Professor Chemistry

FLSA Status: Exempt

Department: Chemistry and Biomolecular Science

Title of Manager/Supervisor: Professor & Department Chair

Number of Employees Reporting to this Position: 0

Range: $65,000- $72,000 based on experience

Position Summary: Visiting Assistant Professor position in the Department of Chemistry and Biomolecular Science starting in the Fall 2024 academic term.

General Purpose: Teach undergraduate courses (labs and lectures) in organic chemistry I and II (two lectures of CM241 and two labs (CM244) per semester.

Position Responsibilities:

• Teach two Organic chemistry lectures (I and II) per semester (CM241-01 and CM241-02), Spring and Fall Semester.
• Teach two Organic chemistry labs (CM244) per semester.
• Teach one - two sections of Chemistry Lab I, fall semester; teach one – two sections Chemistry Lab II, spring semester .
• Develop lecture materials, homework assignments and exams, grade student work, and assign final grades, along with supervision of the laboratory component and laboratory TAs
• Work with the Instrumental manager, Chemistry Stockroom Manager and the Director of First Year Chemistry to coordinate chemical preparation and laboratory equipment use

Health & Safety: All staff has a statutory responsibility to take reasonable care of themselves, others and the environment and to prevent harm by their acts or omissions. All staff is therefore required to adhere to the University’s Health, Safety, and Environmental Policy & Procedures.

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, skills, and qualifications required of personnel so classified

Essential Skills: Candidates must be familiar with chemical instruction required in the engineering and chemical sciences, including both lecture and laboratory instruction. Must have excellent communication skills and teaching experience.

Education/ Experience

Minimal Qualifications: PhD in Chemistry or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications: Ph.D. in chemistry or equivalent; familiarity with Chemistry laboratories; experience with organic chemistry lectures and labs is particularly desirable. Previous experience in teaching university level general chemistry and organic chemistry is desirable.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Special Instructions to Applicants: An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, Clarkson actively seeks and encourages applications from minorities, women and people with disabilities.

All offers of employment are subject to the applicant successfully passing a background check (including, but not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, and criminal records).