Posting Details
Position Information
Job Title | Associate Chair |
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Position Number | CHEM-AC24-25 |
Vacancy Open to | ECU Employees |
Department | AAH Chemistry |
Department Homepage | https://chemistry.ecu.edu/ |
Advertising Department | CHEMISTRY, DEPT OF |
Division | Academic Affairs |
Classification Title | Associate Chair |
Working Title | Associate Chair |
Number of Vacancies | 1 |
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) | 0.0 |
Full Time or Part Time | Part Time |
Anticipated Recruitment Range. Salary offered may be outside of this range as impacted by budget, UNC salary administration, and/or candidate qualifications. | Commensurate with Qualifications |
Position Location (City) | Greenville |
Position Type | Faculty (Teaching) |
Job Category | Faculty (Teaching) |
Primary Function of Organizational Unit | The Department of Chemistry currently has 27 full-time faculty members with interests that span the traditional fields of chemistry (analytical, biochemistry, inorganic, organic, and physical) with numerous cross-cutting collaborations with faculty from the Departments of Biology, Physics, Psychology, and the Brody School of Medicine. We are a student-centered department that offers a Bachelor of Arts (B.A. Chemistry), two Bachelor of Science degrees (B.S. Chemistry and B.S. Biochemistry (Chemistry Concentration)), a Masters of Science degree, and a Doctoral Program (Interdisciplinary Doctoral Program in Biology, Biomedicine, and Chemistry). The Department of Chemistry has about 200 majors currently. The department has a strong history of high-quality teaching and mentoring, recognized with numerous teaching awards, and a strong profile in professional development, workforce development and best educational practices. |
Job Duties | The Department of Chemistry at East Carolina University seeks applications to fill a position as Associate Chair. This position is for the 2024-2025 fiscal year, with the possibility of subsequent appointments. Duties: a. As delegated by the Chair, representing the department in its relations with the University administration, Harriot College of Arts and Sciences, other units of the University, and the community. b. Developing class schedules and help assigning teaching responsibilities to qualified faculty members and teaching assistants in consultation with the Chair, Directors of Undergraduate and Graduate Studies, and the lab coordinators for general and organic chemistry. c. In consultation with the Chair and Director of Undergraduate Studies, monitor enrollments and propose adding/closing sections as needed. d. Supporting departmental and institutional assessment efforts and reporting. e. Assist the Chair in mentoring and supporting faculty in their scholarship, career progression, and pursuit of funding. Assist the Chair in mentoring and supporting faculty in their teaching and coordinating peer teaching evaluations. f. Participate with the Chair in long-range strategic planning for the department with advice and feedback from the Executive Committee. g. Assist the Chair in fostering an environment supportive of equity and diversity, and one that encourages the fair treatment of all faculty, staff and students. h. Attend meetings of the Executive Committee, serving as a voting ex-officio member in the absence of the Chair. i. Assist the chair in preparing the departmental Annual Report. j. Assumes, with approval by the Dean, the Department Chair’s responsibilities in the Chair’s absence. k. Additional duties, as assigned by the Department Chair, which could include but are not limited to: a. Oversees the department graduation ceremony preparations. b. Assists with various data collection for the College spreadsheets (e.g. educational technology needs, space utilization, etc.) c. Assists with preparing the annual budget allocations. d. Works with the lead admin to develop a departmental repository of documents from personnel files to budget tracking. Contingent upon the availability of funds. |
Minimum Education/Experience | Must currently hold tenure and the rank of Associate Professor or Professor in the Department of Chemistry |
License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation | None |
Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education | N/A |
License or Certification Required by the Department | |
Special Instructions to Applicant | INTERNAL POSTING: Open only to applicants currently employed by East Carolina University. Candidates who meet the minimum requirements should apply by submitting a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and an up-to-date CV. Two-three official letters of reference are required upon selection as candidate of choice and will be collected via PeopleAdmin. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. |
Additional Instructions to Applicant | In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable. |
Job Open Date | 04/12/2024 |
Open Until Filled | No |
Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date. If no closing date is indicated, the position may close at any time after the initial screening date. | 04/26/2024 |
Initial Screening Begins | 04/27/2024 |
Rank Level | Professor, Associate Professor |
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting | https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/70124 |
AA/EOE | East Carolina University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and seeks to create an environment that fosters the recruitment and retention of a more diverse student body, faculty, staff and administration. We encourage qualified applicants from women, minorities, veterans, individuals with a disability, and historically underrepresented groups. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status. Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the Department of Human Resources at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/TTY) or ADA[email protected] . |
Eligibility for Employment | Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU 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. If highest degree earned is from an institution outside of the U.S. and its territories, final candidates are required to have their degree validated as equivalent to the degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the U.S. |
Office of Human Resources Contact Information | If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (252) 328-9847 or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to [email protected]. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST. |
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