Faculty Position - Chemistry

Vanguard University of Southern California; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established institution is seeking a dedicated Chemistry Faculty member to join their team. This full-time position offers the opportunity to teach and develop innovative chemistry courses while fostering a diverse learning environment. Candidates should possess a Ph.D. in Chemistry and demonstrate a commitment to excellence in undergraduate education. The university values the integration of faith and learning, making this a unique opportunity for those looking to make a significant impact in the academic community. Join a vibrant team dedicated to student success and academic excellence in a supportive, faith-based environment.

Benefits

Competitive Benefits Package

Tenure Track Opportunities

Professional Development Support

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to undergraduate education and mentoring.
• Ability to interact successfully in a multicultural environment.

Responsibilities

• Teach various chemistry courses and develop curriculum.
• Mentor students in research projects and critical evaluation.

Skills

Teaching Ability

Mentoring

Communication Skills

Curriculum Development

Research Supervision

Education

Ph.D. in Chemistry

Tools

NMR

GC

Learning Management Systems

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Position Description

Vanguard University invites applications for a full-time faculty position to begin Fall 2025. The applicants must have demonstrated teaching ability, commitment to mentoring a diverse student population, and a commitment to working with and encouraging diversity. Vanguard University seeks professionals of Christian faith who are committed to integration of faith and learning in their respective fields.

Vanguard University

Position Description

Vanguard University invites applications for a full-time faculty position to begin Fall 2025. The applicants must have demonstrated teaching ability, commitment to mentoring a diverse student population, and a commitment to working with and encouraging diversity. Vanguard University seeks professionals of Christian faith who are committed to integration of faith and learning in their respective fields.

The faculty member will teach courses and develop curriculum within the Department of Biology, which offers a chemistry minor and chemistry courses. Chemistry coursework supports multiple programs, including Biology, Kinesiology and Nursing. The Department of Biology is housed within the College of Arts and Sciences, which champions a holistic, Christian liberal arts education. Vanguard faculty are committed to excellence and to integrating faith in their respective disciplines. Founded in 1920, Vanguard has been in Costa Mesa, not far from the Pacific Ocean, since 1950. Today nearly half of our undergraduate students are Hispanic and Vanguard is a federally-designated Hispanic Serving Institution.

Vanguard University offers both tenure track and term faculty contracts; the type of contract offered will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications at the time of hire.

Courses To Be Taught May Include

• General Chemistry lecture and lab
• Physical Chemistry lecture and lab
• Instrumental Analysis lecture and lab
• Other chemistry courses as needed
  
  

Essential Functions

• Teach above-mentioned coursework in Chemistry.
• Experience with using NMR and GC in an educational context.
• Challenge thinking, foster debate and develop the ability of students to engage in critical discourse and thinking.
• Collaborate with department faculty in curriculum implementation, student support, and continuous program improvement.
• Develop and assist in the implementation of department-level assessment of student learning.
• Facilitate the learning of first-generation college students and incorporate culturally-relevant pedagogy within the classroom.
• Mentor students in development of their research projects, and their critical evaluation of peer-reviewed articles and other published sources.
• Initiate and cultivate an undergraduate research program that incorporates students.
• Participate in academic activities at the program and University levels.
• Engage with the university community by serving on faculty committees, collaborating in student retention efforts and supporting other academic disciplines or extracurricular activities.
• Engage in professional organization activities and scholarly work
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Chemistry.
• Candidates must have evidence of a strong commitment to undergraduate education.
• Ability to interact successfully within a multicultural environment and work harmoniously with students, colleagues, and the community.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience in using learning management systems to augment instruction.
• Strong interpersonal skills that can produce effective instructor-student interactions in one-on-one (student advising and student research, for example) and in group (classroom or seminar) sessions.
• Experience in the design, execution, and analysis of research that include student research projects in area of specialty.
• Possess a vibrant Christian faith, and commitment to an academically rigorous integration of faith and learning.
  
  

Salary

Full-time, tenure track position. Rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Assistant Professor: $58,242 to $78,336

Associate Professor: $67,932 to $91,494

Professor: $78,846 to $109,548

Placement at appropriate rank (e.g., Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor) and initial salary is dependent upon education, experience, and based on Vanguard's faculty compensation schedule. The upper range is reserved for candidates that demonstrate the highest level of proficiency within a particular rank. Vanguard University also offers a very competitive and generous benefits package.

Vanguard offers both tenure track and term faculty contracts; the type of contract offered will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications at the time of hire.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Please complete the application and upload the required documents below. Please do not send your documents directly to the Department Chair.

Accompanying Essays

• Personal Testimony of Relationship with Jesus Christ. Please provide a brief account of your experience of coming to faith in Christ. Include current church attendance, ministry, outreach and service involvement, any experience you have had with the Assemblies of God or other Pentecostal churches.
• Philosophy of Christian Education and Role of a Christian University. Explain what you believe to be the elements essential to the educational theory & practice of a Christian University.
• Integration of Faith, Teaching and Scholarship. Explain how you integrate your faith with your discipline & in your teaching and scholarship.
  
  

Curriculum Vitae Includes

• Colleges/universities attended, location, & degree or units earned.
• Majors or fields of study, undergrad & graduate majors, minors, & areas of concentration.
• With the most recent, a chronological listing of teaching experience - name and location of institutions, title/academic rank, full/part-time, dates of employment
• A specific listing of courses previously taught
• Publications, presentations, honors, awards, and memberships in professional organizations
• With the most recent employment, position/title, full/part-time, dates of employment
• Any other qualifying experience, paid/voluntary, other.
  
  

References - Names, e-mail, and phone numbers of at least 3 people not related to you whom we may contact for an evaluation of your professional abilities.

Pastoral reference letter - Pastor or church leader.

Transcripts - Unofficial transcripts accepted to apply. If selected, notarized transcripts are required prior to employment.

• All of the above requested attachments must be included with your application in order to be considered. Applications will be accepted until position is filled or until there are a sufficient number of applicants.
  
  

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