Assistant Professor of Chemistry Education

4 weeks ago


La Jolla, California, United States UC San Diego Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly qualified candidate for a tenure track faculty position in Chemistry Education at the Assistant Teaching Professor level. The successful candidate will be expected to conduct research in the field of organic chemistry or related areas and contribute to ongoing course development and evidence-based instruction in undergraduate organic and introductory chemistry lecture and laboratory for both majors and non-majors.

This faculty series is unique to the University of California system, carrying full membership in the Academic Senate with comparable rights and responsibilities as the standard professorial track, but with a greater emphasis on teaching and educational scholarship. As UC San Diego is on a quarter system, Teaching Professors in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry typically teach five course sections over three quarters per academic year.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct research in the field of organic chemistry or related areas
  • Contribute to ongoing course development and evidence-based instruction in undergraduate organic and introductory chemistry lecture and laboratory
  • Participate in the Department, School, College, University, and/or outside professional or public service through committee and other administrative work

Requirements:

  • Ph.D. in Chemistry, Chemical Biology, Chemical Education or a closely related field
  • At least one year of teaching experience as a TA, lead instructor, or other comparable teaching experience in both lecture and laboratory based settings

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Demonstrated ability to mentor undergraduate students
  • Demonstrated interest and/or experience with emerging pedagogical trends and curricular development, particularly in the area of chemistry and Organic Chemistry/Chemical Biology
  • Demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion in higher education and have a well-articulated plan of contributing to programs that increase the access and success of underrepresented students and faculty in the sciences

Application Requirements:

  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Statement of Research
  • Statement of Teaching
  • Statement of Contributions to Diversity
  • Teaching Evaluations
  • Cover Letter (Optional)
  • Publication 1
  • Publication 2 (Optional)
  • Publication 3 (Optional)
  • Publication 4 (Optional)
  • Publication 5 (Optional)
  • Misc / Additional (Optional)

Reference Requirements:

  • 3-5 letters of reference required

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For more information, please visit the UC San Diego website at https://www.ucsd.edu/

The University of California, San Diego is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, covered veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.



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