Instructor of Chemistry and Biochemistry

Location: Montclair Heights

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Job Description DESCRIPTION The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Montclair State University is seeking an energetic individual committed to excellence in chemistry education to join us as a full-time, temporary instructor for the  academic year.

Primary responsibilities in this position will be teaching undergraduate courses such as Fundamentals of Biochemistry, Principles of Chemistry, Fundamentals of Chemistry, and laboratories for General Chemistry and / or other courses. This collection of courses serves a diverse body of students from programs within the College of Science and Mathematics as well as students in programs such as Nutrition, Food Science, and Exercise Science.

The successful candidate will be dedicated to high quality undergraduate education and have a demonstrated record of teaching excellence at the university level. This position requires a strong commitment to the success of first-generation students and students with diverse educational backgrounds. The successful candidate will employ a variety of teaching techniques aimed at student success while engaging students in the classroom, laboratory, and office hours.

The successful candidate will also work and collaborate with other department faculty with the shared goals of student learning, student mentoring, and maintaining a strong instructional team.

The position is a one-year ten-month, non-tenure-track appointment.

THE DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Montclair State University offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary for careers in chemistry and related fields. Undergraduate students can pursue degree options including an American Chemical Society-certified BS in Chemistry, a BS in Biochemistry, a BS in Chemistry with teacher certification, a BS in Chemistry with business concentration, and a BS/PharmD articulation program with Rutgers University.

Graduate students can pursue an MS in Chemistry, an MS in Chemistry with a Biochemistry Concentration, or an MS in Pharmaceutical Biochemistry.

The department emphasizes hands-on learning and research, providing students with opportunities to apply and go beyond their classroom knowledge in cutting-edge projects throughout the academic year and summer. The department maintains a small-school community feel among our majors while educating a large, diverse student body. Our faculty work together to create a supportive and inclusive environment that yields personal growth and high-quality educational opportunities for our students, many of whom are first-generation college students and / or from groups traditionally underrepresented in chemistry and other STEM fields.

Recent graduates from the department have a track record of success enrolling in prestigious PhD programs in chemistry, medical school, dental school, pharmacy school, and finding employment with a variety of companies. The department is committed to the success of teaching faculty by providing faculty peer support, collaboration, and opportunities for professional development to support their long-term success at the university.

THE COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS The College of Science and Mathematics at Montclair State University…