Assistant Professor of Chemistry
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Position JustificationPosition Information Position Title Assistant Professor of Chemistry Unit Name Sciences and Mathematics Salary Grade Faculty Number of Months 9 months Full-time or Part-time Full-Time Hours per week 40 Annual Salary or Hourly Rate Range 50,000 Essential Duties The successful candidate will teach Organic Chemistry, General Chemistry, instrumental courses and courses in their area of expertise. Service to the department, university, and community is expected along with a commitment to the scholarship of teaching and learning at a diverse, primarily undergraduate institution. Applications should also have a viable research plan that incorporates undergraduate involvement. Additional start-up funding from NIH's MS INBRE (IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence) might be available if the research area relates to biomedical or public health fields. Applicants may be considered that are near the completion of their doctoral degree, but completion of their degree within a year (August 2026) will be required for their continued employment. In addition to campus resources, Interactions and collaborations are also possible with Mississippi State University, a 25-minute drive from campus.Minimum Qualifications It is preferred that applicants have a doctorate in a suitable chemical field, and a commitment to the scholarship of teaching and learning.Job Description Summary Applications are invited for a tenure-track position in CHEMISTRY at the Assistant Professor level beginning August 2025. The successful candidate will teach Organic Chemistry, General Chemistry, instrumental courses and courses in their area of expertise. Service to the department, university, and community is expected along with a commitment to the scholarship of teaching and learning at a diverse, primarily undergraduate institution. Applications should also have a viable research plan that incorporates undergraduate involvement. Additional start-up funding from NIH's MS INBRE (IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence) might be available if the research area relates to biomedical or public health fields. Applicants may be considered that are near the completion of their doctoral degree, but completion of their degree within a year (August 2026) will be required for their continued employment. In addition to campus resources, Interactions and collaborations are also possible with Mississippi State University, a 25-minute drive from campus.Mississippi University for Women is a public coeducational, primarily undergraduate, liberal arts institution serving an economically and racially diverse student body with a total annual enrollment over 2200 students. The University emphasizes a student-centered learning environment that includes research opportunities. Additional information can be found at .All hires contingent upon successful completion of a background check. Mississippi University for Women is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.Background Check Statement Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. However, failure to disclose may disqualify a candidate.Requisition Detail Information Requisition Number FY20228F Open Date 12/13/2024 Will this job have a specific close date? No Close DateSpecial Instructions to Applicants Being authorized to work in the United States is a precondition of employment, and MUW does not sponsor work visas. To be eligible for this position, you will need to be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis now and in the future. MUW does not hire individuals who require employer sponsored visas.Consideration of complete applications will begin February 2, 2025, and continue until a successful candidate is hired. For more information about the position, contact Dr. Xiaoxia Li (662) ###-#### or email ...@muw.edu. Visit the link to upload required documents for application. Please provide a CV cover letter statement of teaching philosophy (up to 2 pages) a plan for undergraduate-centered research in Organic Chemistry (up to 2 pages) a statement regarding your past experiences and future plans regarding work with a diverse student body, building an equitable and inclusive culture (up to 2 pages) and information for three contacts that can provide reference letters.Documents should be uploaded in the Applicant Documents Section under Other Documents .