Assistant Teaching Professor - General & Organic Chemistry

The Department of Chemistry invites applications for a renewable, full-time Assistant Teaching Professor position with a nine-month appointment and start date of August 2024. This is a nontenure track position.
Information about the Program and University 
The Department of Chemistry is located within the College of Arts and Sciences. The College strives to foster and sustain an engaging culture of discovery, creativity, teaching, learning, and collaboration, enriched by a diversity of experiences and perspectives. We are especially interested in recruiting candidates who can contribute, through their teaching, scholarly/creative work, and/or service, to our efforts to meet the challenge of achieving inclusive excellence in our academic community. The College takes a cohort-based approach to faculty success, providing resources and support within the Dean’s Office and through collaboration with Arts and Sciences departments and schools, leadership teams in other colleges, and university-serving partners such as the Center for Faculty Excellence. Through these connections, we are developing comprehensive programming that supports the professional growth and advancement of faculty across all disciplines, ranks, and career stages. We value and practice shared governance and are committed to maintaining a vibrant and equitable working environment.
The Department of Chemistry is one of 17 academic units in the College of Arts and Sciences. The Department currently has 17 full-time faculty members and offers an American Chemical Society approved Bachelor of Science in Chemistry. Specializations in Biochemistry and Forensic Chemistry are available. A vibrant and interdisciplinary doctoral program in Photochemical Sciences is overseen by the Center for Photochemical Sciences. Additional information about the Department of Chemistry and the Center for Photochemical Sciences at Bowling Green State University can be found at bgsu.edu/chemistry and bgsu.edu/photo.
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The primary responsibilities of this position are to teach lecture and lab sections in both the General Chemistry sequence and the one-semester survey Organic Chemistry course for nonmajors. Contributions of service at the department, college, and university levels are also expected.

- Doctoral degree in Chemistry, or a closely related discipline (e.g., Biochemistry, Photochemical Sciences, etc.).
- Established background of documented effective teaching of college level chemistry classes as an instructor of record.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience teaching an advanced instructional lab such as organic or analytical chemistry

Application Materials Required 
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Copy of unofficial transcript showing award of doctoral degree
- Statement of teaching philosophy
- Evidence of teaching effectiveness (student evaluations, peer evaluations, etc.)
- Sample syllabus and assignments that illustrate inclusive pedagogy or student learning-focused course design. Syllabus and assignments may be from previous or proposed courses. - Names and contact information of three professional references
Finalist will be required to submit official transcripts.
BGSU policy requires finalist to authorize and pass a background check prior to receiving an offer of employment.
Application Deadline 
The search committee will review applications until the position is filled; however, for best consideration, applications should be provided by January 2, 2024. 
Salary & Benefits 
Competitive and commensurate with candidate’s experience and credentials. Full benefits package available.
Further Information 
For additional information, please contact John Cable, Chair, Department of Chemistry, Bowling Green State University, [email protected]

Bowling Green State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer . We are committed to a multicultural environment and strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Bowling Green State University, please call 419-372-8421 or email [email protected] .