Assistant Teaching Professor in Chemistry

University of Rhode Island, United States

Updated: 27 days ago
Location: Kingston, PENNSYLVANIA
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Posting Details
Position Information


Job Title Assistant Teaching Professor in Chemistry
Job Description Summary, Duties and Responsibilities, Required Qualifications and Preferred Qualifications
The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by February 29, 2024. Applications received after February 29, 2024, may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs, but are not guaranteed full consideration.
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The Department of Chemistry at the University of Rhode Island invites applications for a full-time Assistant Teaching Professor position beginning July 1, 2024. Depending on the candidate’s expertise and departmental needs, there may also be opportunities to teach other introductory chemistry courses in the Department’s Curriculum.
Teaching faculty at URI are represented by URI’s chapter of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP). The AAUP collective bargaining agreement includes opportunities for promotion, multiyear appointments upon promotion, a defined salary structure, and protections of academic freedom.
The successful candidate will receive a starting salary of $75,523, along with comprehensive benefits offered by the State of Rhode Island.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will primarily teach two to three sections of General Chemistry or sophomore Organic Chemistry courses per semester.
Required Qualifications:
1. A Ph.D. in chemistry or a closely related field at the time of hire.
2. Demonstrated evidence of teaching effectiveness (can include experience gained as a teaching assistant).
3. Demonstrated strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
4. Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills.
5. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups of students.
Preferred Qualifications:
1. Prior teaching experience, including as teaching assistants.
2. Experience supervising laboratory teaching assistants.
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The University of Rhode Island, with its main campus located in Kingston, Rhode Island, is the flagship public university of Rhode Island. The chemistry department offers robust bachelor’s programs in chemistry and provides excellent facilities for teaching and research. Further information about the chemistry department can be found at https://www.chm.uri.edu/index.php/home/.
URI is deeply committed to cultivating an academic, working, and living environment that promotes inclusive excellence. We believe that we have much to learn from one another and we are dedicated to providing the means to making that happen through policy-making, programming, critical conversations, thoughtful action, and collaboration between administration, faculty, staff, and students.
ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.
Union AAUP - American Assoc of Univ Professors
Status Academic Year, Full-time, Non-tenure-track, Limited
End Date of Restriction or Limitation
The position is full-time academic year, non-tenure track, limited to 06/28/2025 with anticipated renewal.

Department Information


Department Chemistry
Contact(s)
Please note: Job applications must be submitted directly online only at: (https://jobs.uri.edu)
Contact Email
Campus Location Kingston
Grant Funded No
Extension Contingent on Funding Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please attach the following 5 (PDF) documents to your online Faculty Employment Application:

(#1) Cover letter.
(#2) Curriculum vitae.
(#3) Statement of teaching philosophy (up to one page).
(#4) Diversity statement (up to one page).
(#5) Other Document – References – the names and contact information of three professional references. (Note: this document is required even though references may be listed on the application).

Posting Information


Position Number 107952
Posting Number F00407
Posting Date 01/29/2024
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/12911

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