Instructional Assistant Professor - Chemistry - (496955 )

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

Job summary

The Department of Chemistry at the University of Houston invites applications for a non-tenure-track Instructional Assistant Professor position. The successful candidate will teach General Chemistry lecture courses (CHEM 1305, 1311, and 1312) and coordinate multi-section courses to support undergraduates.

This role emphasizes excellence in teaching, development of instructional materials and assessments, and collaboration with faculty to advance the undergraduate chemistry curriculum and student

Qualifications

• PhD in chemistry is required.
• Undergraduate teaching experience is emphasized.
• Teaching CHEM 1305, 1311, 1312 is part of duties.

Responsibilities

• Teach General Chemistry lecture courses (CHEM 1305, 1311, 1312).
• Coordinate multi-section courses and contribute to curriculum and assessment activities.
• Collaborate with faculty to support undergraduate student success.

Skills

General Chemistry instruction

Undergraduate teaching

Education

PhD in Chemistry

Job description

Department: Chemistry Salary: Commensurate with experience

Description

The Department of Chemistry at the University of Houston invitesapplications for a non-tenure-track Instructional AssistantProfessor position.

The successful candidate, with a required PhD in chemistry, willcontribute to the department's undergraduate instructional missionby teaching General Chemistry lecture courses (CHEM 1305, 1311, and1312), coordinating multi-section courses, and participating incurriculum and assessment activities that support studentsuccess.

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

Applicant Attachments: Please include thedocuments below.

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

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

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

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

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