Assistant Professor of Chemistry

Role details

Job Summary

Replacement faculty position in Chemistry to fill teaching needs. This is a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track position in the STM department. This position will be supporting the Master of Science in Natural Sciences and undergraduate programs including those in Chemistry, Agriculture, Nursing, Education and the various pre professional programs on campus.

Essential Job Functions, Duties, & Responsibilities:

• Expectations include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in general, physical and/or organic chemistry and development of an active, externally funded research program with the ability to include undergraduate research.
• Advise and mentor students and serve on departmental and institutional committees.
• This appointment will include an expectation of involvement in undergraduate clubs or organizations and the possibility of advising one of these organizations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge and expertise in the assigned academic discipline or professional field.
• Interest in developing a research program which can incorporate undergraduate students is strongly desired.
• Knowledge of effective teaching methodologies, curriculum design, assessment practices, and student learning strategies
• Ability to teach and support students in classroom, online, hybrid, or other instructional settings.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain accurate academic records.
• Ability to use instructional technology, learning management systems, and standard office software.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse population of students, faculty, staff, and community stakeholders.
• Commitment to student learning, academic quality, professional development, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to maintain positive relationships within the university and the broader community.
• All duties pertinent to teaching, including curriculum development, mentoring, advising, participating in program assessment and review and maintaining office hours will be required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Post-doctoral experience is a plus.
• Willingness to develop teaching, curriculum, assessment, and evaluation skills as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, or a related area is required.
• Preference will be given to applicants with teaching experience in a variety of chemistry areas.
• Previous teaching experience.
• Experience teaching in classroom, online, hybrid, or other instructional formats.
• Required academic credentials, degree, certification, license, or professional experience necessary to teach in the assigned discipline or program.
• Experience with curriculum development, instructional methodology, assessment, or evaluation.

Physical Demands:

• Academic, classroom, online, office, or program-based environment.
• Regular interaction with students, faculty, staff, academic leadership, and university departments.
• May require use of online learning platforms, virtual meeting tools, instructional technology, and student information systems.
• May require occasional evening, weekend, or remote work depending on course schedules, program needs, and instructional format.

Lincoln University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and institutional needs. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process should contact the Office of Human Resources at 573-681-5018.