Temporary Assistant Professor

Overview

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry is seeking a Temporary Assistant Professor to cover teaching (90%) and service (10%). The position is available up to two years with the possibility of renewal for one additional year. This is an academic-year (9-month) position with an anticipated start date of August 2024.

 

Responsibilities

Teaching will be at the undergraduate level in general and inorganic chemistry. Service will include membership on one or more committees in the Chemistry and Biochemistry Department. 

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• PhD in chemistry or a related area.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Evidence of effectiveness in teaching general and inorganic chemistry at the undergraduate level.
• Ability to work productively and cooperatively with colleagues.
• Eagerness to contribute to undergraduate education in the Department.
• Excellent oral, written, and problem‐solving skills.     

Required Documents

Along with the online application, please attach:

Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV"

Name and contact information for 3 professional references to be entered into Candidate Profile

Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application

Statement of Teaching Philosophy to be typed/pasted at the end of your application

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Advertised Salary

Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits

ADA

Employees typically work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes.  

University Highlights

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About the Region

U.S. News and World Report ranked Utah first for its strong economy, fiscal stability, education, and health care. Outstanding outdoor recreational opportunities abound throughout the state, including five national parks, 43 state parks and recreation areas, and 15 alpine ski resorts. The home of USU’s main campus, Logan, is a city of 54,000-plus people in a picturesque mountain valley 80 miles north of Salt Lake City. The Logan metro area claimed the top spot in the Milken Institute’s 2022 ranking for best-performing small cities in the nation. 

 

*updated 04/2024

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