Job Description

Position Announcement

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Utah Tech University invites applicants for a tenure track position in inorganic chemistry at the Assistant Professor level beginning Fall Semester 2024. The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in Inorganic Chemistry or a closely related field; experience teaching at the undergraduate level; experience mentoring undergraduate students in research; and a commitment to working with students from diverse backgrounds. More information about the department, faculty, and its degree offerings can be found online at .

Responsibilities

• Design and teach a two-semester lecture and lab sequence in inorganic chemistry, and the option to teach advanced course in the area of the applicant\'s expertise.
• Teach introductory or general chemistry courses. Teaching load is 24 credits per academic year, or 12 credits in Fall Semester and 12 credits in Spring Semester.
• Supervise and mentor undergraduate students in research and experiential-learning projects.
• Perform defined faculty duties, including holding office hours, attendance at department and division meetings, and adherence to college, division, and University policies and procedures.
• Participate in service activities for the department, University, and the local community.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Inorganic Chemistry or closely related field required; advanced training beyond Ph.D. is preferred.
• Strong commitment to teaching twelve (12) credits per semester.
• Awareness of pedagogical best practices and ongoing commitment to developing and maintaining knowledge in applicant\'s area of expertise.
• Demonstrated strong potential for excellence in teaching and mentoring undergraduate students.
• Commitment to developing an undergraduate research program within the applicant\'s expertise.
• Commitment to engage with colleagues, staff and administrators to develop ways to improve the educational experience for our students.

Supplemental Information

POSITION DETAILS, COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Full-time (9-month) tenure-track faculty position. Faculty service begins August 2024, with pay and benefits starting July 1, 2024. Annual salary of $59,000 - $63,000, depending on qualifications and experience, with additional compensation available for optional summer/overload teaching. Excellent benefits package included that begins on start date; includes medical, dental, vision, employee assistance and wellness programs, life, disability, retirement, and undergraduate tuition waivers for employees and eligible dependents. See under "Benefits Summary" for more details.

ELECTRONIC APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Application review begins October 11, 2023; position open until filled. Candidates must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, contact information for three professional references (including email addresses), transcripts, and a Student Success Statement (1-2 pages about the candidate\'s teaching or other professional experiences, successes and/or challenges in working as a professional with a diverse student population). Please upload all the requested documents when you submit your application. Employment is contingent upon successful completion and certification of required degrees and upon successfully passing a background check. If, because of a disability, you need special services or facilities to apply for this opening, please call the Human Resources Office (435) 652-7520.

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY: Utah Tech University is an open, inclusive, comprehensive, polytechnic institution, committed to exceptional student learning and success that has adopted an instructional approach of "active learning. active life" and a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship. We seek faculty and staff committed to creating an active, applied and career-oriented learning environment that is student-centered. Established in 1911 as a community college and in 2013 as a state university, our university is located in picturesque southwestern Utah, approximately 120 miles north of Las Vegas. The area is renowned for its red rocks, desert climate, over 300 days of sunshine annually, and featuring easy access to world-class outdoor recreational opportunities. .

Utah Tech University is a fast-growing Utah public institution of higher education, with more than 12,000 students. We offer over 250 programs, including masters, bachelors, associates, certificates, endorsements, minors, and/or emphases. We seek to recruit and retain diverse and ambitious faculty and staff who bring new ideas, possess values and career aspirations aligned with the mission and vision, and are inspired to build a premier open, inclusive, comprehensive, polytechnic university. Utah Tech University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer; the President and employees of the University are fully committed to Affirmative Action within its employment programs and activities. Utah Tech does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state or local law.

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