Assistant Professor of Chemistry; Tenure Track

Assistant Professor of Chemistry (Tenure Track)
Please see Special Instructions for more details.

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Job Title Assistant Professor of Chemistry (Tenure Track)

FLSA Status Exempt

Posted Salary Range $48,000-$52,000

Employment Status Full Time

Department School of Arts & Sciences

Doctorate degree in assigned area of specialty

Licensing Requirements:
None

The Assistant Professor of Chemistry will teach Chemistry courses (particularly biochemistry courses and labs).

The Assistant Professor of Chemistry will teach chemistry courses, provide service to the department, school, and the University, upkeep instrumentation, and develop an active research program involving undergraduate students.

• Teach chemistry courses and labs by giving lectures and hands-on training
• Create and deliver the syllabus to students
• Assign and grade homework
• Respond to questions
• Arrange exams, including midterm and final exams
• Report grades
• Submit the grade book and other required documents to the department at the end of the semester
• Write grant proposals
• Develop an active research program involving undergraduate students
• assess student learning
• upkeep department instrumentation

Ph.D. in Chemistry (biochemistry preferred) from an accredited school.

Authorization to work in the US.

Licensing and Certifications N/A

• Commitment to student achievement
• Excellent communication and collaboraive skills
• Record of integrity and commitment
• Work well as a team

Alcorn State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, or other factors prohibited by law in any of its educational programs, activities, services, admissions, or employment practices.

• Work in noisy (above 85 decibels) areas
• Work in noisy (above 85 decibels) areas No
• Sedentary Work
  - Exerting 10 pounds Occasionally
• Light Work
  - Exerting up to 20 pounds
• Light Work
  - Exerting up to 20 pounds Occasionally
• Medium Work
  - Exerting 20-50 pounds Occasionally
• Heavy Work
  - Exerting 50-100 pounds Occasionally
• Very Heavy Work
  - Exerting in excess of 100 pounds
• Very Heavy Work
  - Exerting in excess of 100 pounds Not Required

Travel Occasionally

Extended Work Hours Occasionally

• Position End Date (if temporary)
• Open Date 09/03/2019
• Open Until Filled Yes

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EEO Statement:
Alcorn State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, or other factors prohibited by law in any of its educational programs, activities,…