Assistant Professor (Inorganic Chemistry)
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If you are a current University of Tampa student, please search for and apply to student jobs here via Workday. Job applications for current students will not be considered if submitted through the external career center.Position DetailsThe Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at The University of Tampa invites applications for a tenure-track position in Inorganic Chemistry at the Assistant Professor level starting in August 2025. The successful candidate will join the 31 faculty and staff currently residing in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry housed within the College of Natural and Health Sciences.Responsibilities will include teaching and research within the field of inorganic chemistry and teaching other chemistry courses as assigned by the department (e.g., General Chemistry lecture and/or lab). Opportunities to develop new courses related to the successful candidate's area of expertise are also anticipated. Shared instrumentation within the Department available to faculty members includes a 400 MHz NMR spectrometer equipped with a cold probe, ICP-OES instrument, UV-Vis spectrophotometers, FTIR spectrometers, microwave reactor, preparative HPLC system, LC-MS/MS (low-resolution MS), LC-MS/MS (Orbitrap MS), GC-MS, and GC-FID instruments. Modest startup funding and internal grant programs are available for supporting research activities.Candidates are expected to have a commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching, mentoring undergraduate students in research, scholarly activity, and service within the environment of a primarily undergraduate institution. A typical teaching load is 12 contact hours through a 14-week semester.Qualifications: A Ph.D. in Inorganic Chemistry or closely related discipline. Applicant review will begin September 23, 2024 and continue until the position is filled. Required AttachmentsThe documents listed below are required and should be uploaded to the attachment box at the bottom of the My Experience page of the application.1. Cover letter 2. Curriculum vitae3. Statement of teaching philosophy4. Statement of research plans5. Copy of graduate/terminal transcript6. Name and contact information of three (3) references who can address your teaching and/or scholarshipAfter review of the above documents, further materials may be requested including reference letters and a video sample of teaching.Additional InformationThe University of Tampa is a medium-sized, comprehensive, residentially-based private institution of more than 11,047 undergraduate and graduate students. The University is ideally situated on a beautiful 110-acre campus next to the Hillsborough River, adjacent to Tampa's dynamic central business district, a growing, vibrant, diverse metropolitan area. UT reflects this vibrancy; with 25 consecutive years of enrollment growth UT boasts 300 student organizations, a multicultural student body from 50 states and more than 100 countries, and Top Tier ranking in U.S. News and World Report.The University delivers challenging and high-quality educational experiences to a diverse group of learners. The University has a strong core curriculum rooted in the liberal arts, an enduring commitment to internationalization that has garnered the Senator Paul Simon Award, and a practical, experiential approach to learning. The University offers more than 200 areas of study, including majors in our colleges of Arts and Letters, Business, Natural and Health Sciences and Social Sciences, Math and Education and 18 master's programs.The College of Natural and Health Sciences offers rigorous, high-quality curricula in biology, marine science, environmental science, chemistry, biochemistry, physics, forensic science, exercise science, public health, allied health, sport management and nursing; all designed to prepare students for challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. Our faculty are excellent teachers in the classroom and working with students individually. UT has invested heavily in developing our college's teaching and research facilities and laboratories. Our college continually fosters relationships with organizations in the greater Tampa Bay area and elsewhere to provide students with the opportunity to pursue an internship, volunteer, or interact with professionals working in their chosen field. Each department also offers study abroad courses that students can take for credit toward their degree. For more information, see: The University of Tampa is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to excellence through diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, sex, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, gender identity, veteran status, or any other non-job related criteria. The University of Tampa recognizes the importance of a multicultural community of students, faculty, and staff who seek to advance our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The University invites applications from underrepresented groups and those who have academic experiences with diverse populations.Submission GuidelinesTo receive full consideration for a faculty appointment with The University of Tampa, please be sure to submit/upload documents as required for this position at time of application submission. Required documents should be submitted in the attachment box at the bottom of the My Experience page of the application before continuing through the application.External FieldBackground Check RequirementsFinalists may be required to submit to a criminal background check.