Assistant Professor of Chemistry-CAS

FORT VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY (FVSU), a state and land-grant institution of the University System of Georgia, invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Chemistry for the College of Arts and Sciences.

Fort Valley State University, the only 1890 land-grant university in Georgia, is a comprehensive institution that provides an education to over 2,800 students including graduate students. The university is located in the town of Fort Valley in Peach County, the original site of the state's peach industry. Its 1,365-acre (5.52 km2) campus is Georgia's second-largest public university in area.

Fort Valley State University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or marital or veteran status.

Job Summary:

This position is a full-time, 10 month, tenure track position at the rank of Assistant / Associate professor in Chemistry in the Department of Natural and Computational Sciences. The candidate will be responsible for teaching undergraduate-level courses related to Chemistry as needed by the Department, especially those in General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Physical Science. The incumbent will also participate in departmental activities and initiatives.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide quality instruction and facilitate effective student learning to undergraduate courses in Chemistry and related courses using a variety of current instructional modalities


• Create, prepare, and supervise undergraduate laboratories and lab activities.


• Use both internal (g. D2L) and external learning management systems to deliver relevant course materials and information to students.


• Develop course objectives, assignments, and means of evaluating student performance for the course.


• Provide prompt feedback on student assignments.


• Engage undergraduate level students in research opportunities.


• Develop and maintain an externally funded research program


• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• D. in Chemistry (or a closely related discipline) or a Master's degree with at least 18 graduate hours earned in Chemistry.


• Ability to successfully pass a background check


• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communicative skills and teamwork

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience teaching Chemistry lectures and laboratories at the undergraduate level


• Ability to create learning environments in which students can learn and thrive

The application packet must include the following:

• A letter of interest that addresses the responsibilities and qualifications of the position.


• Current curriculum vitae


• Undergraduate and graduate transcripts


• At least 3 references with full contact information including emails. References will not be contacted without consent from applicants.


• Additional information may be requested upon receipt of the application.

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