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Assistant/Associate Professor of Organic Chemistry

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Position Title Assistant/Associate Professor of Organic Chemistry
Position Number 896531
School/Division Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences-Natural Science
Department Department of Chemistry
Full-Time or Part-Time Full-Time
Description
The Chemistry Department at Hofstra University (www.hofstra.edu) invites applications for a tenure-track position in Organic Chemistry beginning September 1, 2024. Any area spanning organic chemistry will be considered. Successful candidates will be able to teach organic chemistry (lecture and lab) and will have the opportunity to teach other courses in their area of expertise. A typical teaching load alternates between 2 and 3 courses per semester. The Chemistry Department serves only undergraduate students, with small class sizes (10-20) for junior and senior majors. The Chemistry Department offers undergraduate degrees in Biochemistry and Chemistry (with ACS accreditation), as well as Forensic Science.
In addition to their teaching responsibilities, the candidate will be expected to establish a vibrant research program centered on undergraduates and seek grant funding. Competitive start-up funding will be provided to enable the successful candidate to launch their research agenda. Intra- and extramural research collaborations are strongly encouraged. The candidate will also provide service to the department, college, and university. Experience advising and mentoring undergraduate students and individuals from groups underrepresented in STEM fields is highly desirable.
Qualifications
  • PhD in organic chemistry or related field required by time of employment.
  • Potential to establish a successful research program involving undergraduate students.
  • Experience teaching undergraduate chemistry courses
  • Successful candidates will have demonstrated a commitment to promoting equity, diversity and inclusion in an educational environment.

Preferred Quals Summary
  • Postdoctoral or industry work experience
  • Previous experience mentoring undergraduate students
  • Recent peer-reviewed publications
  • Instructor-of-record for undergraduate organic chemistry course(s)
Special Instructions
Please upload the following with your application, for consideration:
  • Cover letter outlining your qualifications and why you are interested in this position
  • Current curriculum vitae
  • Statement of teaching experience, interests, and philosophy
  • Detailed research plan that specifically addresses undergraduate student involvement, potential funding opportunities, and required research facilities
  • Statement on how you will contribute to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) within the department, describing your plan to address DEIB in your teaching, mentorship, and service
  • List of three references (with their email addresses) who can be contacted for a letter of recommendation; at least one reference should speak to your teaching experience in classroom and/or laboratory settings
  • Unofficial graduate and undergraduate transcripts

Review of applications will begin on February 16, 2024 and the position will remain open until filled. Inquiries should be directed to ChemistryDepartment@hofstra.edu.
Deadline Open until filled
Tenure Track Yes
Date Posted 01/17/2024
EEO Statement
Hofstra University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering diversity in its faculty, administrative staff and student body, and encourages applications from the entire spectrum of a diverse community.
Salary/Salary Range $90,000 - $112,000
Additional Information

Hofstra University provides the above salary* as a good faith estimate of the starting pay range which considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience and education. In addition to the salary offered, we offer a collegial and inclusive culture, and a benefits program which includes generous paid time off, paid holidays, tuition remission for employees and eligible dependents, and a retirement plan with University contributions.

*Salary ranges indicated for positions covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement are in accordance with the CBA.

Documents needed to apply

Required Documents
  1. Transcripts
  2. Curriculum Vitae
  3. References
  4. DEI Statement
  5. Statement of Teaching Philosophy
  6. Description of Research Interests/Projects
  7. Cover Letter
Optional Documents

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