GENERAL PURPOSE:

The Assistant Professor of Chemistry provides instruction and advising to undergraduate students. This faculty

appointment includes a full-time teaching load, office hours, advising, committee work, research, and

opportunities for continued professional development. This is a three-year appointment with the possibility of

conversion to tenure-track following a comprehensive review conducted during the third year.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Reports directly to the Chair of the Chemistry and Biochemistry Department.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

The Assistant Professor of Chemistry may supervise student research conducted in the department or students

working as TAs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Assistant Professor of Chemistry will:

? Teach 12 to 15 load hours per semester from a variety of chemistry courses as assigned by the

Department Chair

? Utilize innovative and collaborative teaching methods supporting the Department’s mission and

learning objectives that promote chemistry knowledge, laboratory techniques, critical thinking, and

communication competency within the discipline.

? Attend faculty meetings at the Department and University level

? Advise undergraduate student research projects.

? Contribute to Departmental and interdisciplinary initiatives, including recruitment and retention efforts

and curriculum development

? Collaborate with the National Center for Water Quality Research

? Perform other essential duties as assigned/as outlined in the Faculty Manual

CORE VALUES AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

? Core values – models leadership values of integrity, honesty, humility, transparency, respectfulness,

diversity, caring, loyalty, and accountability in all work.

? Intellectual dynamism – demonstrates mental sharpness, capability, and agility.

? Self-knowledge – gains insight from successes and mistakes.

? Personal learning – seeks feedback and counsel to improve managerial behavior.

? Peer relationships – encourage collaboration and cooperation across the organization.

? Teamwork – performs most effectively as a hard-working member of a team.

? Constituency focus – completes work to meet constituencies’ expectations and requirements.

? Community focus – brings a spirit of enthusiasm and energy to the campus and town.

DESIRED ATTRIBUTES AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Professional Experience:

(A) Ph.D. or ABD in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related field.

(B) Two years of college-level teaching experience.

(C) Ability to teach courses in analytical chemistry and advanced laboratory courses.

Preferred Education and Experience:

(A) Graduate coursework in and/or experience teaching courses in general chemistry.

(B) Graduate coursework in and/or experience teaching courses in analytical chemistry.

(C) Graduate coursework in and/or experience teaching courses in instrumental analysis.

(D) Experience in mentoring undergraduate student research.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

? Knowledge of and ability to maintain traditional departmental equipment (e.g. AA, HPLC).

? Must demonstrate analytical and strategic thinking abilities.

? Outstanding oral and written communication skills.

? Strong interpersonal skills.

? Ability to manage several projects simultaneously.

? Ability to relate to diverse cross-sections of individuals.

? Ability to work independently and with a team.

? Ability to travel as needed or required, work evenings and/or weekends as needed.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:

Knowledge of operation and use of various office equipment including, but

not limited to: personal computer, including spreadsheet and word processing software, integrated database

software, copier, telephone, scanner, and printers.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by

an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use arms, hands, and fingers to

operate and manipulate equipment generally found in an office setting. The employee may be frequently

required to be mobile, communicate, and hear. The employee may occasionally be subject to a variety of

outdoor environmental conditions including heat, cold, and precipitation.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to ten (10) pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more

than fifty (50) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color

vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Mental demands include varied

degrees of occasional stress while performing job duties.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an

employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in an office setting, and educational

facilities including sports and entertainment venues, all of which may be indoor or outdoor. The noise level in

the work environment will range from moderately quiet to occasionally loud.

SELECTION GUIDELINES:

The Assistant Professor of Chemistry will be selected after a formal application

procedure, education and experience rating, oral interview, and reference check. Job-related tests may be

required. All offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background screen, motor

vehicle record search, drug and alcohol screen, physical, and/or psychological examination at the University’s

discretion.

APPROVAL and EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:

The duties listed above are intended only as an illustration

of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of a specific statement of duties does not

exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.