Instructional Assistant Professor - Chemistry

University of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Houston invites applications for a non-tenure-track Instructional Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry to advance undergraduate teaching. The successful candidate will teach General Chemistry lecture courses (CHEM 1305, 1311, and 1312), coordinate multi-section courses, and participate in curriculum and assessment activities that support student success.

Emphasis on developing instructional materials and collaborating with faculty and university partners that

Qualifications

• PhD in chemistry required.
• Experience teaching General Chemistry courses.
• Willingness to coordinate multi-section courses and contribute to curriculum and assessment.

Responsibilities

• Teach General Chemistry lectures (CHEM 1305, 1311, 1312).
• Coordinate multi-section courses.
• Contribute to curriculum development and assessment efforts.

Skills

Undergraduate teaching

Curriculum development

Student assessment

Course coordination

Education

PhD in Chemistry

Job description

Department: Chemistry Salary: Commensurate with experience

Description

The Department of Chemistry at the University of Houston invites applications for a non-tenure-track Instructional Assistant Professor position.

The successful candidate, with a required PhD in chemistry, will contribute to the department's undergraduate instructional mission by teaching General Chemistry lecture courses (CHEM 1305, 1311, and 1312), coordinating multi-section courses, and participating in curriculum and assessment activities that support student success.

The position emphasizes excellence in undergraduate teaching, development of instructional materials and assessments, and collaboration with faculty and university partners that support the teaching of general chemistry.

Applicant Attachments

Please include the documents below:

• A cover letter
• A full curriculum vitae
• A maximum two-page statement of teaching interests and experience
• An optional additional document to demonstrate teaching effectiveness
• Contact information for three professional references

Employees are expected to have a home address in the state of Texas for the duration of their appointments.

Official transcripts are required for a faculty appointment and will be requested upon selection of the final candidates.

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check. Individuals conducting research in critical infrastructure areas (i.e., communication infrastructure systems, cybersecurity systems, electric grid, hazardous waste treatment systems, and/or water treatment facilities) are subject to regular review to ensure the security and integrity of the research is maintained.

The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.