What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor of Chemistry position at Colorado Mesa University?
ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION VACANCY
Assistant Professor of Chemistry
ABOUT THIS POSITION
Summary:
The Assistant Professor of Chemistry is a tenure-track faculty position primarily responsible for teaching introductory chemistry lecture and laboratory courses as well as upper division lecture and laboratory courses in his/her area of expertise. Preference will be given to candidates in analytical chemistry or related fields. Development of a research program for undergraduate students in the candidate’s area of expertise is expected with the intention to promote student research skill development while progressing toward presentations and publications.
The standard teaching load is 12 credit hours per semester. Scholarship in the discipline, involvement with advising, and service to the university, department, and profession are expected.
Minimum Qualifications Required:
- PhD in chemistry or a closely related discipline by summer of 2025
- Ability and enthusiastic desire to teach introductory chemistry lecture and laboratory courses
- Eagerness for working with and inspiring undergraduate students at all levels
- Ability to communicate and work collaboratively and collegially with colleagues to further programmatic, departmental and university interests
Preferred Qualifications:
- Postdoctoral teaching and research experience
- Ability to teach Analytical Chemistry and Instrumental Analysis lecture and laboratory courses
Salary: $60,000.00 - 61,000.00. Commensurate with education and experience. Excellent health and retirement benefits package: Click here for more information!
Department: Colorado Mesa University
Employment Type: Tenure-Track Faculty
Start Date: Fall Semester of 2025
HOW TO APPLY
Application Deadline: To ensure full consideration, complete applications must be received by 1/26/2025.
How to Apply: Applicants will be asked to complete an online application by creating a profile and then providing personal and demographic information. In addition, please be prepared to upload a:
- Cover Letter,
- Curriculum Vitae
- Teaching Statement. The teaching statement (no more than two pages) should address teaching interests, examples or proposals of classroom techniques, and strategies for effective teaching.
- Description of proposed research projects. The research proposals should address potential research projects that can be conducted with undergraduate students using limited start-up funds.
- Contact information for three professional references
- A copy of transcripts for all degrees (completed and in progress) are required for application. Official transcripts will be required upon hire.
Direct Inquiries Contact: Dylan Jones, djones5@coloradomesa.edu
ABOUT COLORADO MESA UNIVERSITY
Colorado Mesa University provides exceptional educational opportunities on a state-of-the-art campus located in Grand Junction. As western Colorado’s largest university, CMU serves students on its main campus in Grand Junction, its satellite campus in Montrose, its community college, Western Colorado Community College and via online offerings. Founded in 1925, it’s a dynamic university enrolling more than 11,000 students at the associate, baccalaureate and graduate levels.
At the heart of the CMU experience is an integrative and experiential approach to higher education that encourages students to think differently and empowers them to challenge assumptions. CMU brings students together with expert scholars and thinkers from different disciplines to make connections between ideas and gain the skills to solve the unstructured, complex problems they’ll encounter in life. Our focus is on providing quality academic programs, built on a strong liberal arts core that support students' interests and regional employment needs, as well as technical programs that respond to vocational workforce demands.
The Grand Valley is home to some of the best outdoor recreation in the state of Colorado and you won’t have to fight traffic and crowds to enjoy it. CMU is surrounded by the Grand Mesa, Book Cliffs and the Colorado National Monument. We have world-class mountain biking, rock climbing, hiking, and rafting. In addition to a mountain resort that’s less than 45 minutes from campus for skiing, snowboarding and cross-country skiing. Living and working in Grand Junction, you will be able to explore one of Colorado’s best kept secrets.
Colorado Mesa University is particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and who have a demonstrated commitment to improving the levels of access and success for underrepresented students within higher education.
Colorado Mesa University is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial and/or motor vehicle history. Applicant must be able to verify U.S. employment eligibility. Colorado Mesa University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a culturally diverse faculty, staff and student body. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation, please contact the CMU Human Resources Office by phone or email. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and type of accommodation needed.
Salary : $60,000 - $61,000
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