Teaching Assistant Professor
- University of North Carolina
- Location: Chapel Hill, North Carolina
- Category: Faculty-Education-Teacher Education
- Posting Date: 12/21/2021
- Application Deadline: Open until filled
Job Description
Posting Information
| Department | Chemistry - 318300 |
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| Posting Open Date | 12/20/2021 |
| Application Deadline | |
| Open Until Filled | No |
| Position Type | Permanent Faculty |
| Working Title | Teaching Assistant Professor |
| Appointment Type | Fixed Term Faculty |
| Vacancy ID | FAC0003844 |
| Full-time/Part-time | Full-Time Permanent |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| FTE | 1 |
| Position Location | North Carolina, US |
| Hiring Range | Dependent upon education and experience |
| Proposed Start Date | 07/01/2022 |
| Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit | The Chemistry Department is one of the largest and most complex departments in the Division of Academic Affairs. There are 43 faculty members, 44 SHRA and EHRA staff positions, 260 graduate students, 33 postdoctoral research associates, 700 undergraduate majors, and an annual total of approximately 10,000 registrations by all students in classroom and laboratory courses. The Department is housed in five buildings with over 580,000 sq. feet of space. The faculty participate in teaching assignments which involve an average of 200 students per faculty member per semester. The majority of faculty are research active and supervise graduate students working on their Masters or Ph.D. degrees, undergraduate students carrying out independent research and honors programs, research technicians and postdoctoral research associates. Primarily the research is funded by federal and private agencies such as NSF, NIH, Army, Navy, DOE, PRF and involves expenditures of more than nineteen million dollars annually. A total of over thirty-two million dollars from all sources is expended annually in the Department. |
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| Position Summary | This position is envisioned as a long-term appointment for an innovative teacher, with an initial appointment term of four years. Teaching responsibilities will include General Chemistry and General Chemistry Labs (CHEM 101/102 and 101L/102L), and one or more of Inorganic Chemistry (CHEM 251) and/or Biochemistry (CHEM 430). Qualified applicants will have expertise in teaching large enrollment courses. Applicants will also be expected to be involved in curriculum and laboratory course development, serve on committees, and engage in appropriate departmental activities. |
| Minimum Education and Experience Requirements | PhD |
| Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience | Candidates with both postdoctoral experience and demonstrated experience with innovative and evidence-based teaching methods will be considered most competitive. The Department and University are broadly committed to equity and inclusion. It is part of our institutional mission to teach and engage a diverse community of students. We especially welcome applications from candidates who are committed to advancing these ideals. |
| Special Physical/Mental Requirements | |
| Campus Security Authority Responsibilities | Not Applicable. |
| Special Instructions | Only electronic application submissions will be considered. Applicants should submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, and concise statements of (1) teaching philosophy and experience and (2) a diversity and inclusive teaching statement as a single pdf. In addition, candidates should also submit a link to a 10-minute teaching video on a topic of their choice in one of the areas listed above. Applications submitted without a video will not be considered. Applicants should upload all application information to: https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/218333 . Applicants must also list four references with email addresses. Each letter writer will receive an invitation to create a log in and upload their reference letter in pdf here: https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/218333 . Review of applications will begin 1/13/2022, and will continue until the position is filled. Questions should be directed to: Chair, Teaching Faculty Search Committee, Department of Chemistry, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3290, chemsearch@unc.edu. |
| Quick Link | https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/218333 |
| Department Contact Name and Title | Misty Caffey, Dept of Chemistry HR Lead |
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| Department Contact Telephone or Email | mcaffey@unc.edu |
| Academic Personnel Office Contact Information | If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University’s Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost office at (919)-962-1091 or send an email to facultyrecruitment@unc.edu. Please note: The Executive Vice Chancellor & Provost office will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status. If you have any questions about the job requirements or the hiring department notify the Department Contact. |
| Equal Opportunity Employer Statement | The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran. |