Lecturer - Chemistry and Biochemistry

Auburn University, United States

Updated: 3 months ago
Location: Auburn, ALABAMA
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Job Title Lecturer - Chemistry and Biochemistry
Posting Number P1481F

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Job Description Summary
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Auburn University invites applications for a nine-month, non-tenure track teaching faculty Lecturer position to begin Fall 2024 semester. This position is on an annual contract that is renewable based on need, funding, and performance with the possibility of a future multi-year contract.
Responsibilities include teaching large lecture enrollment (>150 students) courses in undergraduate general and/or organic chemistry. The job duties are approx. 95% teaching and 5% service. We desire candidates that can teach the sophomore-level organic chemistry sequence.
For information on Auburn University’s Lecturer track, please visit the faculty handbook at: https://sites.auburn.edu/admin/universitypolicies/Policies/AuburnUniversityFacultyHandbookPolicies.pdf .
Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy and experience, and contact information for three professional references. The addition of an inclusion statement describing how past and/or planned contributions to teaching and/or service will serve to advance the mission of the College of Science and Mathematics in creating an inclusive environment would be highly desirable. Please see https://www.auburn.edu/cosam/about/mission-vision-oied.htm for more information.
The College of Sciences and Mathematics is committed to cultivating culturally competent professionals and the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Auburn University values diversity and is a welcoming and inclusive community of 28 research and teaching faculty and over 90 graduate students. More department information is available at: http://www.auburn.edu/cosam/departments/chemistry/index.htm
Auburn University is an R1 Doctoral University and one of the nation’s premier land, sea and space grant institutions. It maintains high levels of research activity and high standards for teaching excellence. Its 2023 enrollment of 33,015 students includes 26,874 undergraduates and 6,141 graduate and professional students. Organized into 12 academic colleges and schools, Auburn’s 1,600+ faculty members offer more than 200 educational programs. Auburn University is ranked in the top 50 public universities in the country for its undergraduate programs. For more information on faculty life at Auburn University, please visit: http://www.auburn.edu/academic/provost/facultyjobs/.
Auburn University is understanding of and sensitive to the family needs of faculty, including dual-career couples. Please visit the following link for more information on Auburn’s guidelines for dual-career services: http://www.auburn.edu/academic/provost/pdf/guidelines-dual-career-services.pdf
Auburn residents enjoy a thriving community, recognized as one of the “best small towns in America,” with moderate climate and easy access to major cities as well as beach and mountain recreational facilities. Situated along the rapidly developing I-85 corridor between Atlanta, Georgia, and Montgomery, Alabama, the combined Auburn-Opelika-Columbus statistical area has a population of over 500,000, with excellent public-school systems and regional medical centers.
Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Chemistry or related field at the time appointment begins. The successful candidate must possess excellent written and interpersonal communication skills. Candidates must meet eligibility requirements for work in the United States at the time the appointment is scheduled to begin and continue working legally for the term of employment.
Desired Qualifications
Candidates that can teach the sophomore-level organic chemistry sequence are desired. Candidates with evidence/research-based learning pedagogies, proficiency with online assessment and instruction, and creating an inclusive teaching environment are desired. In addition, instructional experience and a record of high-quality teaching at the university level is required.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Review of applications will begin November 30, 2023 and continue until the position is filled.

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AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by applicable law.
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References required for this position? Yes
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