Lecturer - Chemistry
Deadline for Applications is 01/16/2022
Code: 17806 Posted: 11/22/2021
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Position Title: Lecturer - Chemistry
Employment Type: Full-Time Academic Staff
Reports To: The lecturer reports to Chemistry’s Department Chair, who acts on behalf of the Department’s Executive Committee, and the position reports to the Dean of CNHS.
The Chemistry Program offers an array of B.S. concentrations in Chemistry emphasizing biochemistry, pre-health, business and natural products in addition to an ACS approved concentration. The Department is strengthened by its ties to local industry, access to a wide array of instrumentation including GC-MS and LC-MS, and close relationship with the Departments of Biological Sciences, Geosciences and Math/Physics within the College.
Pay Range: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Essential Job Functions
The Department of Chemistry in the College of Natural and Health Sciences invites applications for a full-time, lecturer position to begin August 2022. The successful candidate will teach first-and second-year chemistry (general, inorganic, and organic) courses - lectures and labs based on expertise, participate in the on-going assessment and revision of these courses, and coordinate the instruction one or more first-year labs. The academic year teaching load is 30 credit hours, or equivalent. Service will include participation in Department and College meetings, and outreach and retention initiatives. Performs other duties as assigned.
Key Job Responsibilities
90% Teaching: First-and second-year lecture and lab courses (general, inorganic, and organic) based on professional area of expertise; on-going assessment and revision of courses taught; coordination of one or more first-year lab courses.
10% Service: Participation in meetings, Department and College outreach and retention initiatives.
Qualifications
Qualifications
- Minimum degree requirement: Masters in chemistry or related field
- Demonstrated excellence in teaching and in the assessment of student learning.
- Ability to work effectively in a culturally diverse environment and with a diverse population.
- Ability to use learning management systems to foster student learning.
Salary and Benefits
Commensurate with qualifications and experience.
The University of Wisconsin System provides a liberal benefits package, including participation in a state pension plan.
Benefit Details: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/summaries/fasl.pdf
Total Compensation Estimator: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/totalcomp/
Application Process
HOW TO APPLY:
Applications must be submitted electronically through our employment portal. If you need additional assistance you may contact Human Resources at (262) 595-2204. Hours 8:00am-4:30pm Monday-Friday.
STEP 1: Please select the applicable link below:
External Applicants: (NOT currently employed by the University of Wisconsin System)
Internal Applicants: (Currently employed by the University of Wisconsin System)
STEP 2: Submit application materials
Please be sure to complete all required fields and include all required documents before submitting your application. Once submitted, you will not be able to edit or attach any application materials. Files must be complete to be considered. All materials must be added at one time, once submitted you may not edit/add to profile. Please include the following documents:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Names and contact information for 3 professional references
- Transcripts
- Teaching Philosophy
- Teaching Evaluations
Review of Applications
Applications received by 11:59 p.m. Sunday January 16th, 2022 are ensured full consideration. Position open until filled.
You must select "SUBMIT". Selecting "Save" will not forward your application materials to the search committee.
Please be sure to complete all required fields and include all required documents before submitting your application. Once submitted, you will not be able to edit or attach any application materials.
In instances where the Review Committee is unable to ascertain from a candidates application materials whether she/he meets all of the required qualifications, or if all of the application materials are not submitted, they will be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications and may be excluded from further consideration.
Legal Notices and Important Information
Employment will require a criminal background check in accordance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment. (see TC1 - App. 4 and p. 12)
Note: Criminal Background Check – The Department of Workforce Development, Equal Rights Division prohibits employers from using criminal background check information, policies or practices that have a “disparate impact” and is not “job-related and consistent with business necessity” in hiring decisions. All information used to screen or hire job applications should relate to the duties of the job.
UW-Parkside is an AA/EEO employer: All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or protected veteran status. Individuals from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
It is the policy of UW-Parkside to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 262-595-2204. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual’s disability.
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Transcripts will be required upon hire.
Contact
Amanda Joncas
(262)595-2910
joncas@uwp.edu
Available Until: 01/17/2022
