Teaching Assistant Professor - Organic Chemistry

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Position Details

Req ID:

req17045

Position Title:

Teaching Assistant Professor - Organic Chemistry

Position Type:

Faculty

Position Number:

AF9337

OSU Campus:

Stillwater

Department:

Chemistry

Location Address:

107 Physical Sciences 1, Stillwater, OK 74078 USA

Hiring Supervisor:

Christopher Fennell, Ph.D.

Hiring Range:

(Contingent upon available funding):

0.00 - 0.00, Commensurate with education and experience

Work Schedule:

TBD

Faculty Appt Period:

9 Month

Job Summary:

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Teaching Assistant Professor for General Chemistry and Organic Chemistry.

The Department of Chemistry invites applications for a Teaching Assistant for our General Chemistry program, to begin August 2024. This position is renewable with appointment terms of three years.

The department desires an applicant who can develop and teach in the General Chemistry program, supervise graduate student teaching assistants and undergraduate student workers, and help with degree program assessment. The instructional responsibilities will primarily involve lecturing in our Introductory Chemistry and/or General Chemistry courses. The individual will have the opportunity to help design and organize discussion sections, develop small-size Honors student courses complementing their scientific interests, and assist in other aspects of the undergraduate teaching mission.

For the Teaching Assistant Professor in Organic Chemistry, the department desires an applicant who can oversee the development of new laboratory experiments, supervise graduate student teaching assistants and undergraduate student workers, and help with degree program assessment. The individual will have the opportunity to teach our non-science major Organic lecture course, develop small-size Honors student courses complementing their scientific interests, and assist in other aspects of the undergraduate teaching mission. We strongly encourage the Teaching Assistant Professor to develop innovative laboratory methods/materials and strategies that increase efficiency, decrease waste, and enhance student experiences.

The candidates for these positions will work with other faculty on efforts to improve student retention, which could include involvement as a mentor in graduate student groups and our undergraduate student organizations. Applicants will be expected to support the learning needs of students from all backgrounds and demonstrate a commitment to improving access to higher education for all populations.

Oklahoma State University, as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Oklahoma State University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all individuals and does not discriminate based on race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or veteran status with regard to employment, educational programs and activities, and/or admissions. For more information, visit https:///eeo.okstate.edu.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants must submit a cover letter, teaching statement, current curriculum vita, and contact information for three letters of reference to the appropriate following link. Applicants interested in the General Chemistry position should submit to http://apply.interfolio.com/137895.

Applicants interested in the Organic Chemistry position should submit to http://apply.interfolio.com/137897. Any questions should be directed to the Search Committee Chair(s) at chemistry@okstate.edu. Consideration of applications will start January 15, 2024 and continue until the positions are filled.

Education & Experience

Position Qualifications:

Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry or a closely related field. The instructional responsibilities will include management, lecturing, and creative development in our science major and non-science major Organic laboratory courses.

Oklahoma State University (OSU) strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, OSU conducts pre-employment background checks on final candidates.

Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal (felony and misdemeanor) history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the university, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

Oklahoma State University, as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Oklahoma State University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all individuals and does not discriminate based on race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or veteran status with regard to employment, educational programs and activities, and/or admissions. For more information, visit eeo.okstate.edu.