Instructor I

Position Function:

The Department of Chemistry at Mississippi State University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, non-tenure track Instructor I to teach online and/or face-to-face courses in Chemistry.

Salary Grade:  UC

For salary grade UC, these positions are "Unclassified" and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department.

Department Profile:

The Department of Chemistry family of more than 120 dedicated and diverse personnel includes 30 faculty and staff, 90 students, and other associates hailing from more than 16 nations and 20+ states. We are a vibrant and multi-cultural leading academic unit in the College of Arts & Sciences.

In addition to serving the basic science and higher level chemistry curricula needs of nearly every major on campus including some 5000 non-majors, our department graduates an average of 18 Bachelor’s, 4 Master’s, and 10 Doctoral professionals in chemistry each year.
For more information on the Department of Chemistry, please visit www.chemistry.msstate.edu

Anticipated Appointment Date:

January 1, 2025

Tenure Track Status:

Non-Tenure Track

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

-Teach up to four undergraduate classes each semester in the Department of Chemistry.
-Participate in departmental activities as assigned.
- Demonstrate a high commitment to quality teaching.
-Possess the skills needed to organize and manage assigned courses.
-Work effectively with students and colleagues.
-Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

-MS or PhD in Chemistry or equivalent.
-Experience teaching general chemistry courses

Preferred Qualifications:

-Experience teaching Organic Chemistry courses
-Experience managing teaching assistants

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

-Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
-Strong interpersonal skills and a willingness to work with a diverse group of individuals.
-Fluent skills managing and operating a Learning Management System

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

-Work is performed in a classroom environment

Instructions for Applying:

All applicants must apply online at www.msujobs.msstate.edu and attach a cover letter, current curriculum vitae or resume, and the complete contact information for at least three professional references.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

MSU is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy, gender identity, status as a U.S. veteran, and/or any other status protected by applicable law. We always welcome nominations and applications from women, members of any minority group, and others who share our passion for building a diverse community that reflects the diversity in our student population.

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