Tenure Track Assistant Professor of Chemistry

Agency Texas A&M University - San Antonio Department Department of Natural Sciences Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location San Antonio, Texas Job Type Faculty Job Description The Department of Natural Sciences seeks applications from qualified candidates with a robust research agenda for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Chemistry.
The candidates specialization should be in physical inorganic chemistry.
Postdoctoral experience in chemistry is required.
The appointment begins in Fall 2024.
Excellence in teaching at all levels of the curriculum, engaging students in research, leading and participating in externally-funded projects, and publishing in leading journals is expected.
Contributing to improving student success in entry level Chemistry courses is also a high priority for the University.
The base teaching load for tenure-track faculty is 3/3.
Summer teaching assignments may be available but are not guaranteed.
Service to the department, college, university, and the community is also required.
Responsibilities: Teach the equivalent of 18-course credits per academic year (3/3 teaching load) Equip and manage a new research laboratory.
Pursue external funding and develop a research program at A&M-SA that results in tangible products.
As part of an involved Chemistry Program team, provide service at the program, department, college, university, community, and profession levels.
Required Education and Experience: Ph.
D.
from an accredited university in chemistry.
Specialization areas that expand our current strengths such as physical, inorganic, and especially physical-inorganic, will be given priority.
The ability to perform service and committee work at the program, department, college, university, community, and professional levels.
Preferred Education and Experience: At least two years of postdoctoral experience Demonstrated experience with contemporary instructional technologies, LMS, and video conferencing tools.
Evidence of mentoring undergraduate students in research Awareness and understanding of the needs of a non-traditional student body.
Experience with high-impact educational practices such as writing intentional courses, service or experiential learning, and undergraduate research.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to complete tasks and work cooperatively with others.
Strong self-discipline and ability to work independently.
Ability to communicate effectively with faculty, staff, and students.
Ability to interact with all students.
Application Process: Applicants must complete the application/faculty form as well as upload a letter of interest and their curriculum vitae on our employment system: https://tamus.
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myworkdayjobs.
com/TAMUSA_External Please make sure to provide the following documents: Application A curriculum vitae (CV) A cover letter that addresses the following: Required and preferred qualifications Experience teaching chemistry Experience with research at the undergraduate level A current and proposed research agenda (2 pages or less) A teaching philosophy (2 pages or less) Contact information for three (3) references that will provide letters of recommendation, if requested.
Please ensure that all required documents are uploaded prior to submitting an application.
Once the application process is submitted, no changes or revisions may be made.
Only applicants who are invited for an interview will be asked to submit three letters of recommendation to the Search Committee Chair.
The letters of recommendation should be written on letterhead, be less than one year old, and must bear the writer’s actual signature.
The letters of recommendation can be submitted electronically as a PDF attachment with the subject heading “Chemistry Program-Letter of Recommendation” to the Search Committee Chair, Dr.
Bob Shelton at Bob.
Shelton@tamusa.
edu.
The position is open until filled, but review of applications will begin within one month of posting.
If selected for the position, prior to issuing a letter of appointment, the official transcripts must be received directly from each degree-granting institution.
We cannot accept transcripts issued directly to the candidate.
If transcripts are from an international institution, it is the responsibility of the prospective candidate to have the transcript translated, evaluated, and notarized.
Verified Electronic Copies of the Official transcript should be sent to: alissa.
meyer@tamusa.
edu If necessary, hard copies of official transcripts should be sent directly from the issuing institution to the address listed below: Assistant Professor of Chemistry c/o Alissa Meyer (e-mail: Alissa.
meyer@tamusa.
edu) Office of the Provost Texas A&M University-San Antonio One University Way San Antonio, Texas 78224 Selected candidates must pass a pre-employment background investigation to be hired for the position.
The above duties may not be performed in every position with this title and the above functions may not include all related duties that might be performed.
This position requires physical activities supportive of the above job duties.
Reasonable accommodations will be made as necessary.
If you are male age 18-25 you must be properly registered with the Selective Service System to be eligible for hire.
Texas A&M University-SA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity of all person regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.
Summary of Employee Benefits: https://www.
tamusa.
edu/human-resources/documents/summary-of-employees-benefits.
pdf Texas A&M University-San Antonio values community engagement and encourages applicants who are committed to advancing the well-being and prosperity of our communities.
Please ensure that all required documents are uploaded prior to submitting the application.
Once the application is submitted, no changes or revisions can be made.
If you have issues with adding documents to your application, please contact HR at 210-784-2058.
In compliance with ADA, if accommodations are needed for the application process, please contact HR at (210) 784-2058.
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Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
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