Adjunct Instructor
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UNT System OverviewWelcome to the University of North Texas System, or UNT World as we like to call ourselves. UNT World includes the University of North Texas in Denton, the University of North Texas at Dallas and the University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region and we are committed to transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education.
Over the past decade, combined UNTS enrollment has grown by more than 25 percent to nearly 44,000 students. UNT System institutions award more than 11,000 degrees each year – including the largest number of master’s and doctoral degrees in the DFW region. As DFW’s university system, UNT World offers a wide range of degree programs and academic initiatives across our campuses. With more than 300 bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs, as well as convenient campus locations and teaching centers located throughout North Texas, our system provides a wide array of opportunities.
Chemistry, the study of matter and its reactions, provides a basic understanding needed to deal with a variety of societal and scientific needs, including energy, food production, health and medicine, biotechnology, new materials, environmental concerns, new processes, and national defense. Chemistry is a science central to the study of medicine, biology and modern physics.
Current frontiers of experimental and theoretical chemical investigation involve the areas of chemical reactions and reactivity, synthesis, analytical methods, catalysis, materials and life processes.
Position SummaryThe Department of Chemistry seeks qualified individuals for its Adjunct Instructor pool and welcomes applicants at any time. This posting is for the Fall 2020, Spring 2021 and Summer 2021 semesters. The specific courses involved may vary from semester to semester and openings to teach these courses develop on a periodic basis, depending on department teaching needs.
The anticipated need Adjunct Faculty position (0700) to instruct Chemistry lecture of lab classes.
Minimum QualificationsMS degree in Chemistry and two years of experience teaching Chemistry lecture or lab classes.
Knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions applicable to teaching lab classes.
Ph.D.. in Chemistry desired with prior teaching experience in Chemistry lecture or lab classes is preferred.
Required License / Registration / CertificationWork ScheduleVaried
Driving University VehicleNoSecurity SensitiveThis is a security sensitive position.EEO StatementThe University of North Texas System and its component institutions are committed to equal opportunity and comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University of North Texas System and its component institutions do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, and employment practices.
Physical RequirementsTalk or HearPosting NumberA146PPosition End Date (if temporary)Special Instructions to ApplicantsQuicklink for Postinghttp://jobs.untsystem.edu/postings/37422Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- Describe your related teaching and/or research experience and expertise.
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- Have you ever been employed by the University of North Texas? If so, in what capacity and last semester employed?
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- Curriculum Vitae
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| Posted: | 6/3/2020 |
| Application Due: | 12/8/2020 |
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