Instructor - Chemistry

University of South Carolina, United States

Updated: 1 day ago
Location: Columbia, SOUTH CAROLINA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Posting Summary


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Posting Number FAC00107PO23
Advertised Title Instructor - Chemistry
Campus Columbia
College/Division College of Arts and Sciences
Department CAS Chemistry and Biochemistry
Advertised Salary Range Salary commensurate with education and experience.
Location of Vacancy
Part/Full Time Full Time
Hours per Week 40
Position Category Full-time Equivalent (FTE)
Basis 9 months
Work County Richland
Tenure Information Professional Track
Job Search Category Faculty


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Position Description


Advertised Job Summary
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry is a national leader for teaching, research and innovation in the fundamental chemical and biochemical sciences that are helping shape America’s future. The faculty of the Chemistry and Biochemistry Department at the University of South Carolina, Columbia campus, invites applications for a full time, professional-track position at the rank of Instructor to begin August 16, 2023. The position is a 9-month appointment This is an annual appointment that may be renewed contingent upon Dean’s approval, satisfactory performance, departmental needs, and the availability of funding.
The successful candidate will teach 4 chemistry courses per semester (8 courses total per 9 month appointment) or the equivalent in chemistry labs (10 per semester to include preparation and upkeep). This would include Organic Chemistry I and Organic Chemistry II or equivalent labs. The instructor will also provide support to other lecture or lab programs as necessary.
Required Education and Experience
Candidates must have a MS in Chemistry with three years of teaching experience to include general chemistry and chemistry for non-science majors. Candidate degree required by the start date.
Preferred Qualifications
Ph.D. preferred.


Posting Detail Information


Desired Start Date 08/16/2024
Job Open Date 07/31/2023
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant
All applicants must apply online at USCJobs at https://uscjobs.sc.edu . Applications must include: (1) a cover letter that describes their teaching interests and any scholarly activities, (2) a curriculum vitae, and (3) the names and email addresses of 3 references. Please be aware that 3 Letters of Recommendation will be requested at a later date.
This position is open until filled. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

Inquiries about this position may be directed to Monique Daniels [email protected] .
Quicklink for Posting https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/148273
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