Job Title
Visiting Professor of Analytical Chemistry
Position Summary
Designs and delivers instruction in undergraduate Chemistry and non-majors courses offered by the School. Participates in all department functions and various school, and University-wide committees and activities as needed.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Prepares lessons and delivers instruction for day, evening, and weekend courses for undergraduates. Teaches (five sections per semester: two lectures and three laboratory courses or three lectures and two laboratory courses) that includes Analytical Chemistry, Instrumental Analysis, General Chemistry I and II, Forensic Science, and a general education physical science course. | Daily 60%
- Adheres to the established class schedule and office hours on a daily basis. Submits book requests, syllabi, grades, assessments, and other required paperwork and reports in a timely manner. | Daily 20%
- Remains knowledgeable of current research activities in the discipline by participating in conferences, publishing, and maintaining collaborative research relations. | Monthly 5%
- Participates in curriculum and program development and coordinates curriculum revision with other academic programs. | Monthly 5%
- Advises undergraduate students for successful BS degree completion and pursuit of post baccalaureate training opportunities. | Monthly 5%
- Participates in departmental, school, and university meetings and academic activities. | Monthly 5%
- Maintain departmental instrumentation to include GC, GC/MS, LC/MS, HPLC, IR, UV/VIS | As needed
- Other duties as assigned by the Dean and Department Chair. | As needed
POSITION SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIESINCLUDE:
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To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education, Certifications and/or Licenses
- Doctorate in Chemistry with an emphasis in Analytical Chemistry.
- Demonstrated potential for strong teaching and quality research required.
Experience
- Experience administering and teaching required courses for Chemistry/Biochemistry degrees.
- Experience in college-level teaching using active learning techniques and best practices classroom content delivery
- Has experience in assessment of learning outcomes
- Experience in Forensic Sciences
- Willingness to deliver required content.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge(position requirements at entry): Knowledge of:
- Thorough understanding of Chemistry/Biochemistry and its application in various disciplines.
- Familiarity with currently used technologies in the physical sciences.
- Familiarity with effective use of online course management systems.
- Familiarity with academic policies and procedures of higher education institutions.
- Ability to adhere to University and departmental policies and procedures.
- Ability to be discreet in handling confidential matters, while complying with FERPA regulations.
- Ability to comply with rules, standards, regulations and laws related to student records.
- Evidence of excellence in and commitment to teaching general education Chemistry and physical science courses.
- Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
- Ability to demonstrate and provide excellent service to both the University and the community.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret academic periodicals, professional journals, and/or governmental regulations.
- Ability to write research papers.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from students and peers.
CHEMISTRY SKILLS
- Ability to develop and use standard instruments used in Analytical Chemistry and other (pH meters, burets, volumetric glassware, etc.) resources as needed in teaching laboratory courses.
- Ability to maintain major departmental instrumentation (NMR, GC, GC/MS, HPLC, IR, UV/VIS).
