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Position Information

Academic Home Department:Chemistry and BiochemistryPosting Job Title:Lecturer of Chemistry (Organic)Recruitment Type:Non-Tenure Track Position Details

Full Time Faculty Rank:LecturerArea of Specialty-Discipline:Chemistry and BiochemistryAdministrative/Distinguished Title - Working Title if applicable:Position Status:Regular FacultyTenure Track Status:Non-Tenure TrackTerms of Employment:9-MonthContract Type:Full-timeDate Position Available:08/01/2020 Position Qualifications/Responsibilities

Position Qualifications - Responsibilities:

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry in the College of Science and Mathematics at Kennesaw State University invites applications for a permanent, non-tenure track nine-month lecturer position to begin Fall 2020. Teaching assignments will include 15 contact hours per week of undergraduate laboratories and lectures. Primary instructional duties will be in the introductory and organic chemistry courses with additional duties in nursing chemistry (GOB courses). The successful applicant will be expected to demonstrate excellence in teaching and contribute to the quality and growth of the program. Applicants should be strongly committed to inclusive teaching practices and student success among the college’s disciplines and be ready to invest deeply in KSU students. In addition to teaching, faculty are expected to meet service expectations of the department, college, and university.

Required Education - Experience - Skills (Minimum Qualifications):

Qualified applicants will have: 1) a minimum of a master’s degree in organic chemistry or a closely related field with at least 18 graduate hours in chemistry, biochemistry, a closely related field, or its foreign equivalent; 2) prior experience in teaching college level introductory and organic chemistry lectures.

Application Procedure

Application Deadline Date:01/02/2020Questions About Position Opening:

For questions about this position opening, please contact chem@kennesaw.edu. Please include “Lecturer Search” in the subject line.

Additional Information for Applicants

Candidates specializing in all sub-disciplines of chemistry are welcome to apply. However, preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated teaching excellence in college level introductory and/or organic chemistry lecture courses. Experience with evidence-based inquiry-driven teaching strategies (such as PLTL, POGIL or flipped lectures) is highly desirable.

Application Instructions

Applicants are advised to upload the following documents electronically:
1. Letter of Application (Briefly discuss your interest in this position and prior experience in teaching college level chemistry courses.)
2. Current Curriculum Vitae
3. List of Names and Contact Information of Three Professional References (At least two references should explicitly comment on candidate’s teaching ability.)
4. Unofficial Academic Transcripts (Official Transcripts due upon hire)
5. Statement of Teaching Philosophy (no more than two pages, with a well-articulated discussion on your experience/future plans pertinent to student-centered teaching)
6. Statement of Diversity & Inclusion to be uploaded for “Other Document” (no more than one page, with a brief discussion on your experience/future plans to foster inclusion and equity among students coming from diverse racial and socio-economic backgrounds)
For a full description of this position, application deadlines, and application procedures, visit https://facultyjobs.kennesaw.edu.

Posting Details

KSU Faculty Posting Number:000828USG Applicant Clearing House Position ID:44642Departmental/College Overview:

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry is seeking candidates for potential employment beginning August 2020. We currently offer ACS accredited B.S. degrees in chemistry and biochemistry, as well as specialty tracks in forensics, pharmaceutical chemistry, and chemistry education. The Department provides extensive internship and research opportunities for students in its degree programs and launched a M.S. in Chemistry and Biochemistry in Fall 2013. The College’s Student Success Initiative has an imperative for including and fostering success for students from a diversity of backgrounds in STEM degree programs. For more information related to the college and the department, please visit our website at http://chemistry.kennesaw.edu.

Kennesaw State University Campus and Location:

For more than 50 years, Kennesaw State University has been known for its entrepreneurial spirit and sense of community. Offering campuses in Marietta and Kennesaw, the university is located just north of Atlanta and combines a suburban setting with access to one of the country’s most dynamic cities. As Georgia’s third-largest university, Kennesaw State offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate degrees, including a growing number of doctoral programs. Designated by the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia as a comprehensive university, Kennesaw State is committed to becoming a world-class academic institution positioned to broaden its academic and research missions and expand its scope on a local, regional and national level.

EEO Statement:

Kennesaw State University, a member of the University System of Georgia, is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and/or veteran status. Georgia is an Open Records state.

Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents

1. Letter of Application
2. Current Curriculum Vitae
3. List of Names and Contact Information of Three References
4. Unofficial Academic Transcripts (official transcripts due upon hire)
5. Statement of Teaching Philosophy
6. Other Documents

Optional Documents