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Assistant Professor of Instruction, Chemistry/Biochemistry

Posted: 11/25/2024

The University of Northern Iowa’s Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry seeks applications for a three-year term Assistant Professor of Instruction position, starting in August 2025. The Department seeks a dynamic and dedicated educator to join our team and contribute to teaching introductory lecture and laboratory courses in chemistry for Allied Health majors (Principles of Chemistry and Applied Organic and Biochemistry), and STEM majors (General Chemistry I & II). Additional courses in the applicant’s area of interest may also be possible. The standard teaching load in the Department is 12 total classroom/lab contact hours per week. For more information on the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry visit chas.uni.edu/chem.
 
Required Qualifications: Master's degree plus at least five years of teaching experience in chemistry, biochemistry or closely related field or a Ph.D. degree in chemistry, biochemistry or a closely related field; and ability to teach university lectures and labs at the introductory level in chemistry, as demonstrated during an interview required.
 
Preferred Qualifications: Prior teaching experience in courses relevant to this position at the university level preferred.
 
For more information, please contact Dawn Del Carlo, Search Committee Chair, at 319-273-3296 or e-mail at dawn.delcarlo@uni.edu. Pre-employment background checks required.
 
Application Instructions: 
All application materials must be submitted before 1/10/2025 to be considered for this position.
 
To apply for this position, visit careers.uni.edu and navigate to the faculty position. Click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. The following materials must be attached when applying:
1) Curriculum Vita
2) Cover Letter addressing qualifications

3) Statement of teaching philosophy
4) One letter of recommendation
 
You will be presented with the opportunity to attach multiple documents when completing the application. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that all required materials listed above have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes. If you have questions regarding this application process, please email careers-support@uni.edu or call 319-273-2422.
 
UNI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from persons of color, women, individuals living with disabilities, and protected veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other basis protected by federal and/or state law.

 

Type of Employment: Full-Time

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