Visiting Assistant Professor Chemistry

Employer: Kentucky State University
Location: Main Campus, Frankfort, KY, US

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Employment Type: Full Time
Institution Type: Four-Year Institution

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TITLE: Visiting Assistant Professor of Chemistry

DEPARTMENT: College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources

REPORTS TO: Chair, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources

CLASSIFICATION: Faculty- 9 Month Non-Continuous

EFFECTIVE DATE: TBD

STANDARD WORK HOURS: 40 hours per week

LOCATION: On-Site-Main Campus

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-Time 40 hours per week

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

JOB SUMMARY:

The Visiting Assistant Professor of Chemistry is responsible for providing high-quality instruction in undergraduate chemistry courses and supporting the instructional mission of the department. This is a temporary, full-time, non-tenure-track faculty appointment. The successful candidate will teach assigned lecture and laboratory courses, maintain regular office hours, advise students as assigned, participate in departmental activities, and contribute to student success while maintaining academic standards consistent with Kentucky State University's mission.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Teach undergraduate chemistry lecture and laboratory courses as assigned.Develop and maintain current course syllabi, instructional materials, laboratory exercises, and assessments.Prepare and deliver effective classroom and laboratory instruction utilizing appropriate instructional technologies.Evaluate student performance and submit grades in accordance with university policies and established deadlines.Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to provide academic assistance and mentoring to students.Meet all scheduled classes and fulfill assigned instructional responsibilities.Maintain a safe laboratory environment and ensure compliance with university safety procedures and applicable regulations.Participate in curriculum development, program assessment, and departmental meetings.Advise students on academic matters as assigned.Participate in university service activities appropriate for a visiting faculty appointment.Maintain accurate academic and student records.Remain current within the discipline through professional development and scholarly or creative activities, as appropriate for the appointment.Regular and reliable on-campus attendance is an essential function of this position to provide instruction, laboratory supervision, office hours, advising, and participation in departmental and university activities.Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of the position.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

Demonstrated knowledge of general chemistry and the ability to teach undergraduate chemistry courses.Knowledge of laboratory procedures, instrumentation, and chemical safety practices.Ability to communicate complex scientific concepts effectively in both classroom and laboratory settings.Ability to develop and implement effective instructional strategies for students with varying levels of preparation.Ability to use instructional technology and learning management systems.Strong verbal and written communication skills.Excellent organizational and time management skills.Ability to maintain accurate academic records and meet deadlines.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and external constituents.Ability to work independently while contributing positively as a member of the department.Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other technology required to perform assigned duties.Strong attention to detail and commitment to student success.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

This position does not have supervisory responsibility.

OTHER DUTIES:

Other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education

Doctorate (Ph.D.) in Chemistry or a closely related field from an accredited institution is required.

Experience

Demonstrated ability or potential for effective undergraduate teaching.Experience teaching lecture and/or laboratory chemistry courses at the college level is preferred.Experience utilizing instructional technology and learning management systems is preferred.Experience supervising undergraduate laboratory activities is preferred.

Licensing and Certifications: NA

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is performed in classrooms, laboratories, and typical office environments.Requires standing, walking, sitting, speaking, hearing, and use of a computer for extended periods.Requires occasional lifting and moving of laboratory supplies and equipment consistent with normal instructional duties.Requires compliance with laboratory safety procedures and appropriate use of personal protective equipment when working with chemicals and laboratory equipment.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. At this time, Kentucky State University is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa

Internal candidates are encouraged to apply.

KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The functions, qualifications, knowledge/skills, and physical requirements listed in this job description represent the essential duties of the job, which the incumbent must be able to perform either with or without reasonable accommodation. The Job Functions listed do not necessarily include all activities that the individual may perform.

Our Mission

Kentucky State University is the state's unique, small, liberal studies institution with the lowest student-faculty ratio in the state system. The University shall serve as a residential institution with a range of traditional collegiate programs appropriate to its unique role.

Geographic Region
Kentucky State University's geographic region shall be state-wide for its liberal studies mission, its land grant functions, and its service to state government. In addition, Kentucky State University's primary service area for commuting students shall be for Franklin and contiguous counties.

Institutional Admission Standards
Kentucky State University shall admit students to the institution under selective admission standards to which exceed the minimum guidelines established by the Council on Higher Education, with only limited exceptions. Institutional policy for admitting under-prepared students, including the removal of academic deficiencies within a specified time frame. Through this approach, the University seeks to provide broad access and high-quality programs.

Degree Levels
Selected associate and baccalaureate degree programs shall be oriented toward liberal studies and selected career opportunities related to state government services. Kentucky State University shall offer selected master's degree programs based on demonstrated need, with priority given to a public administration curriculum to meet the needs of state government.

Strategic Directions/Program Priorities
The University shall focus on liberal studies programming. Drawing upon its African-American heritage, the University will promote the values and methods of interdisciplinary and multicultural education in its liberal studies offerings. All students shall participate in common curricula that explore the liberal studies. Drawing upon the multicultural strengths of the University, emphasis shall be placed on preparing minority students for careers in education and in other selected professions including business, computer science, nursing, human services, and public services. These strategic priorities translate into a core of liberal arts baccalaureate degree programs, in addition to degree programs at the associate [A], baccalaureate [B], and master's [M] levels that may include the following: education [B]; business [B]; computer science [A,B]; nursing [A]; home economics [B]; human services [B]; and public administration [B,M].

Enhancement of Instruction
The University shall emphasize teaching. Meeting student needs shall be paramount. The University shall focus on the needs of its students, which include, but are not limited to, full-time and part-time residential students, commuting students from its primary service area, and state governmental employees.

Service and Research Functions
Kentucky State University, as the 1890 land grant institution in the system, shall carry out its responsibilities under federal law and participate fully in appropriate U.S. Department of Agriculture programs, in accord with the mission of the University.

Kentucky State University shall be the major repository for the collection of books, records, and artifacts relative to the history and status of African-American citizens of the Commonwealth and elsewhere. The University shall make such materials available for casual and scholarly study.

Kentucky State University shall focus on meeting the applied research and service needs of state government.

Collaborative Ventures
The priority master's degree program offered by Kentucky State University shall be carefully articulated with related doctoral programs offered by the doctoral-granting institutions in the system. The University shall develop and employ telecommunication resources to communicate with other institutions in the fulfillment of its mission. Curriculum development shall emphasize the transfer of credits form other institutions toward degree completion.

Kentucky State University shall promote cost effectiveness in academic programming and institutional management. Strategic planning resulting in the elimination of duplicative or non-productive programs is essential while the development of carefully selected new programs compatible with the mission is appropriate. Measures of quality and performance shall be the foundation of the University's accountability system which promotes the continuous improvement of programs and services.

Efficiency and Effectiveness
Kentucky State University shall promote cost effectiveness in academic programming and institutional management. Strategic planning resulting in the elimination of duplicative or non-productive programs is essential while the development of carefully selected new programs compatible with the mission is appropriate. Measures of quality and performance shall be the foundation of the University's accountability system which promotes the continuous improvement of programs and services.

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