Students with any questions about this position, please contact Jay Steinkruger, Ph.D.
Posting: https://jobs.ucmo.edu/postings/29679
Contact:
Jay D. Steinkruger, Ph.D. [He/Him]
Chair, Department of Physical Sciences
Professor of Chemistry
steinkruger@ucmo.edu
Position Title: Assistant Professor
Working Title: Assistant Professor of Chemistry - Tenure Track
Department: 220760-Chemistry
Pay Rate: Per faculty salary model
FTE: 1.0
FLSA: Exempt
Position Number: 998465
Classification: Faculty
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Note: A background check is required for the selected candidate of this position and any job offer is contingent on the results of this check.
Candidates must complete an on-line faculty profile found at https://jobs.ucmo.edu and apply to position 9998465.
Candidates should submit (1) a cover letter that outlines the applicant’s interest, qualifications, and experience for the position; (2) a curriculum vitae; (3) unofficial transcripts for all awarded degrees; (4) teaching philosophy (5) a statement that includes detailed proposals for two research projects appropriate for undergraduates students and (6) include on faculty profile the names, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of a minimum of three professional references.
Please submit the statement that includes detailed proposals for two research projects appropriate for undergraduates students to the “Research Statement” on the required documents portion of the application.
If contacted for an interview, three (3) formal letters of reference and official transcripts for all awarded degrees will be required.
Review of applications will begin on October 15th, 2023 and continues until the position is filled.
Direct inquiries regarding this position to:
Jason Holland, PhD
Professor of Chemistry
University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, MO 64093
holland@ucmo.edu
For information about the on-line application process contact Human Resources at jobs@ucmo.edu or (660)543-4255.
UCM requires that all faculty applicants complete the on-line faculty profile. All documents requested must be attached to the profile at the time of application. Only completed faculty profiles with attached documents will be accepted for this position.
The University of Central Missouri is an AA/EEO/ADA employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Veteran status and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
UCM is located in Warrensburg, MO, which is 35 miles southeast of the Kansas City metropolitan area. The Chemistry program within the Department of Physical Sciences is certified by the American Chemical Society.
Working hours: Professional Faculty Hours
Bargaining Unit: No
Work Location: Warrensburg Campus
Posting Date: 06/27/2023
Position Purpose:
The Department of Physical Sciences at the University of Central Missouri is accepting applications for a tenure-track position in Chemistry at the rank of Assistant Professor. The appointment will begin in August of 2024. Applications must be able to offer lectures and laboratories associated with organic chemistry, and develop a robust undergraduate research laboratory related to their scholarly are of expertise. Applications are expected to assist with department, college, and university -level service activities.
Education & Formal Training: Doctorate degree (Specify field(s) of study below)
Required Qualifications:Ph.D. in Chemistry by start date
Required Experience:
- Formal training and demonstrated experience in organic chemistry topics.
- Demonstrated ability to teach existing course offerings at the undergraduate level.
- Ability to develop a vibrant undergraduate research program.
- Commitment to engage in curricular development and assessment.
- Commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and professional development.
- Excellent communication skills.
Special Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge: Attention to detail, Communication skills, including oral, written, and/or nonverbal, Human Relations/Interpersonal skills, Leadership skills: organization/meeting facilitation/project leadership, Maintain confidentiality