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Metropolitan State University of Denver

Chemical Education Tenure Track Faculty (Category I) (Faculty)
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Position Number: 1335405
Location: Denver, Colorado
Position Type: Science - Chemistry

POSITION SUMMARY:
We seek an organic chemist candidate with a PhD in Chemistry, or a closely related field; postdoctoral or faculty experience is preferred. Strong candidates will display a proven record of published work in the fields of organic chemistry. This position places a strong focus on excellence in both teaching and mentoring through research. The position will include teaching introductory and advanced organic chemistry courses.
The University is particularly interested in applicants who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for under-represented groups.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
The successful candidate will be expected to teach Survey of Organic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry I and II lecture courses, as well as advanced lecture courses in organic chemistry and the candidates specialty. Classes are taught primarily in a face-to-face format. Beyond the classroom, teaching duties include preparing for assigned courses, assessing student progress, conducting curricular review, curriculum development and program review, and evaluating the use of new technology. The candidate will also be expected to develop and mentor an active research program in organic chemistry, and the department places a strong emphasis on the importance of undergraduate research and teaching experiences. Specialists in all areas of organic chemistry are encouraged to apply, including but not limited to cross-cutting and core areas of medicinal, polymer, organometallic, materials, physical organic, and synthetic organic chemistry. We are an undergraduate serving department, which has ~300 majors and benefits over 1500 others primarily in the areas of pre-health. Departmental instrumentation includes 300 MHzNMR, 60 MHz teachingNMR,FTIR, GC-MS, HPLCs, differential scanning calorimeter, Schlenk line hoods, and an inert atmosphere glovebox. Metropolitan State University of Denver is a primarily undergraduate institution with a strong focus on the educational needs of a diverse urban population. The candidate will be expected to contribute to the collegial environment of the department, collaborating and helping the department and the university to establish preeminence. The candidate will also support the university through internal and external service activities and advising, as well as conduct professional development that leads to publishable works in the field of organic chemistry.
Application for this position requires submission of a Cover Letter, CV, Statement of Teaching Philosophy, Statement of Research Philosophy, and a List of References (minimum of 3).
Metropolitan State University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Ph.D. conferred by January 1, 2019 in Chemistry, or closely related field.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION:
Demonstrated effective communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills; post-secondary teaching experience as lecturer; organic chemistry teaching experience; record of peer-reviewed publication; experience working collegially with multi-disciplinary teams and diverse populations; experience in research with undergraduate students; record of extramural funding; postdoctoral experience.

RANK and SALARY:

The final salary will be commensurate with education and experience.

APPOINTMENT: FALL 2019
APPLICATION LINK: http://www.msudenverjobs.com/postings/11523

DEADLINE: Open Until Filled. Complete applications received by December 15th, 2018 will receive full consideration. Position is open until filled.

IMPORTANT: In order to be considered as an applicant you must apply via the online application system, http://www.msudenverjobs.com/postings/11523
All applicants must submit the following application documents in order for their application to be considered complete.
(1) cover letter,
(2) CV,
(3) statement of teaching philosophy,
(4) statement of research philosophy (please submit in "other document" slot,) and
(5) list of references (three professional references and their contact information.)
Official transcripts will be required of the candidate selected for hire.

MSU DENVER TUITION BENEFIT:
https://msudenver.edu/hr/learning-development/ldbenefits/