Instructor, Chemistry

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Instructor, Chemistry and Biochemistry

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of Montana seeks applications for the position of Instructor . This is a ten (10)-month (academic-year) position, renewable contingent on satisfactory performance and funding availability, beginning August 2024. The selected candidate may also be offered the opportunity to teach future summer semester classes on a separate contract.

Duties and responsibilities include: working with Department faculty, as well as faculty from affected programs to teach introductory general, organic and biological chemistry lecture and discussion groups to natural science, ecology, pre-nursing and allied health students. In this position you will also be responsible for developing an introductory laboratory class suitable for pre-nursing students.

The University of Montana is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of qualified people who would assist the University in demonstrating its five : Place student success at the center of all we do; drive excellence and innovation in teaching, learning, and research; embody the principle of “mission first, people always"; partner with place; and proudly tell the UM story.

Position Details

Title: Instructor of Chemistry and Biochemistry

Position Type: Adjunct, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry

Schedule: Full-time, academic year (10-months), Starting August 2024

Entry Rate: $55,000- $60,000, commensurate with qualifications

Benefits: health and life insurance, mandatory retirement plan, partial tuition waiver, and wellness program

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Chemistry Education or related field, by the time of appointment
• Be able to effectively work with a diverse student body, and have a commitment to high quality undergraduate education and good communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous teaching experience at the university level
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• A history of implementing innovative active learning strategies to teach Chemistry to non-Chemistry majors

About (UM) and the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry  

The University of Montana is a flagship, R1 research institution with approximately 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students. It is located in Missoula, a culturally vibrant community of about 75,000, surrounded by mountains where three rivers converge. Abundant recreational opportunities in surrounding state and national forests and nearby Glacier National Park and Yellowstone National Park complement a thriving intellectual atmosphere. The University of Montana offers eligible employees a generous benefits package that positively separates UM from other local employers and offers many programs and policies to support work-life balance for its employees.

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of Montana has twelve full-time faculty and offers undergraduate degrees in ACS-certified chemistry, biochemistry, computational biochemistry, forensic chemistry, and environmental and pharmacological chemistry. Further information about the department can be found at  . 

To learn more about the University of Montana, Missoula, and the State of Montana, please visit the links below.

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Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to the Offer of Employment In accordance with university regulations, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations. ADA/EOE/AA/Veteran's Preference Reasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring process for persons with disabilities. For example, this material is available in alternative format upon request. As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, we encourage applications from minorities, veterans, and women. Qualified candidates may request veterans’ or disabilities preference in accordance with state law. References: References not listed on the application materials may be contacted; notice may be provided to the applicant. Testing: Individual hiring departments at UM may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions. Employment Eligibility: All New Employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at UM, as legally required (e.g., Form I-9).

How to Apply

Priority Application Date: Sunday, January 21, 2024  by 11:59 PM (Mountain Time)

Applications received by this date are guaranteed consideration. Application review will begin on the date above and continue until the position is filled.

• Cover letter- addressing the qualifications, a brief statement of research and teaching interests, and the interest in this position
• Detailed Resume or Curriculum vitae (CV)
• Three (3) Professional References - names and contact information

For inquiries about the position contact Prof. Brooke Martin, search committee chair, at [email protected]

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