Assistant Professor of Chemistry

Belmont University, United States

Updated: 3 months ago
Location: Nashville, TENNESSEE
Deadline: The position may have been removed or expired!


Assistant Professor of Chemistry

We are now accepting applications for a qualified Assistant Professor of Chemistry at Belmont University. 

Employment Type 

Faculty

Internal Job Category

Tenure Track (Faculty)
Full-Time

Department

Chemistry & Physics

Hours 

N/A


Primary Duties and
Responsibilities:		 

The Department of Chemistry and Physics is seeking applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Chemistry beginning August 1, 2024.

Candidates are invited to submit applications to join the Chemistry and Physics Department within the College of Sciences and Mathematics (CSM) at Belmont University. Our faculty provide high quality learning experiences in small class environments and engages undergraduates in various scientific research experiences. Job responsibilities include teaching undergraduate science courses offered by the Department of Chemistry and Physics. This position will teach introductory chemistry courses for majors and non-majors, courses within the general education curriculum (BELL Core), and methods courses offered by the College of Education (EDU). Additional teaching may include upper-level courses in the candidate’s area of expertise that support and complement current offerings in Chemistry and Physics, as well as Education. A full-time teaching load is 24 hours per academic year. We welcome candidates with expertise in chemistry education and chemistry. The successful candidate will also develop a robust undergraduate research program that complements and expands current research offerings. Additional responsibilities include academic advising, student mentoring, scholarly activity, and departmental, college, and university service. 

In the cover letter, include information about your research interests with examples of specific undergraduate research projects as well as a description of your teaching philosophy. As all Belmont undergraduates complete an innovative general education program with significant interdisciplinary components, Belmont University is particularly seeking applicants who can demonstrate the interest and ability to work collaboratively in course design and to teach interdisciplinary and topical courses in this program. 

Review of applications will begin on October 1, 2023, and continue until the position is filled.
The selected candidate for this position will be required to complete a background check satisfactory to the University.  

Required Qualifications: Belmont University seeks to attract and retain highly qualified faculty and staff that share the University's values and will contribute to its mission and vision to be a leader among teaching universities bringing together the best of liberal arts and professional education in a Christ-centered community of learning and service. 
  • Knowledge of principles, methods and current developments in the
    field of study.
  • Knowledge of subject matter and course content taught.
  • Knowledge of instructional strategies and techniques.
  • Demonstrated capacity to engage in high quality scholarly
    activity.
  • Demonstrated ability to advise, instruct, manage, motivate and evaluate students.
  • Skilled in the use of computers, Internet resources, and MS Office software.
  • Ability to learn relevant sections of BannerWeb, Belmont University’s online integrated database system for student grading.
  • Ability to integrate technology into the teaching and learning process.
  • Ability to successfully interact with students, other educators and educational institution representatives, and the general public in a professional manner.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
  • Knowledge of the programs and services offered by Belmont University. Interest and ability to work collaboratively in course design and to teach interdisciplinary and topical courses.
  • Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies.
   
Required Education Ph.D. in Chemistry Education, Chemistry, or related field, or progress toward a terminal degree.
   
Required Experience Teaching experience preferred.

 

 


 

The selected candidate will be required to complete a background check satisfactory to the University.

Belmont University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

 


Primary Duties and
Responsibilities:		 

The Department of Chemistry and Physics is seeking applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Chemistry beginning August 1, 2024.

Candidates are invited to submit applications to join the Chemistry and Physics Department within the College of Sciences and Mathematics (CSM) at Belmont University. Our faculty provide high quality learning experiences in small class environments and engages undergraduates in various scientific research experiences. Job responsibilities include teaching undergraduate science courses offered by the Department of Chemistry and Physics. This position will teach introductory chemistry courses for majors and non-majors, courses within the general education curriculum (BELL Core), and methods courses offered by the College of Education (EDU). Additional teaching may include upper-level courses in the candidate’s area of expertise that support and complement current offerings in Chemistry and Physics, as well as Education. A full-time teaching load is 24 hours per academic year. We welcome candidates with expertise in chemistry education and chemistry. The successful candidate will also develop a robust undergraduate research program that complements and expands current research offerings. Additional responsibilities include academic advising, student mentoring, scholarly activity, and departmental, college, and university service. 

In the cover letter, include information about your research interests with examples of specific undergraduate research projects as well as a description of your teaching philosophy. As all Belmont undergraduates complete an innovative general education program with significant interdisciplinary components, Belmont University is particularly seeking applicants who can demonstrate the interest and ability to work collaboratively in course design and to teach interdisciplinary and topical courses in this program. 

Review of applications will begin on October 1, 2023, and continue until the position is filled.
The selected candidate for this position will be required to complete a background check satisfactory to the University.  

Required Qualifications: Belmont University seeks to attract and retain highly qualified faculty and staff that share the University's values and will contribute to its mission and vision to be a leader among teaching universities bringing together the best of liberal arts and professional education in a Christ-centered community of learning and service. 
  • Knowledge of principles, methods and current developments in the
    field of study.
  • Knowledge of subject matter and course content taught.
  • Knowledge of instructional strategies and techniques.
  • Demonstrated capacity to engage in high quality scholarly
    activity.
  • Demonstrated ability to advise, instruct, manage, motivate and evaluate students.
  • Skilled in the use of computers, Internet resources, and MS Office software.
  • Ability to learn relevant sections of BannerWeb, Belmont University’s online integrated database system for student grading.
  • Ability to integrate technology into the teaching and learning process.
  • Ability to successfully interact with students, other educators and educational institution representatives, and the general public in a professional manner.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
  • Knowledge of the programs and services offered by Belmont University. Interest and ability to work collaboratively in course design and to teach interdisciplinary and topical courses.
  • Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies.
   
Required Education Ph.D. in Chemistry Education, Chemistry, or related field, or progress toward a terminal degree.
   
Required Experience Teaching experience preferred.

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