Professor of Instruction I, Chemistry

The Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry & Physics in the College of Natural and Health Sciences at The University of Tampa invites applications for a full-time instructional faculty position beginning in August 2020. This is a continuing non-tenure track position with opportunities for promotion.

 

The University of Tampa is a medium-sized, comprehensive, residentially based private institution of 9,200 undergraduate and graduate students. The University is ideally situated on a beautiful 110-acre campus next to the Hillsborough River, adjacent to Tampa’s dynamic central business district, which is a growing, vibrant, diverse metropolitan area. UT reflects this vibrancy; with 22 consecutive years of enrollment growth UT boasts 260 student organizations, a multicultural student body from 50 states and 140 countries and “Top Tier” ranking in U.S. News & World Report

 

This position will have teaching and service requirements. Primary teaching responsibilities are in introductory chemistry for science majors, including General Chemistry I and II lecture and labs, and non-science major chemistry courses.  Areas of expertise for this position is open to all areas of chemistry or chemistry-related fields. The successful candidate will be expected to teach 27 contact hours total over the 2019-20 academic year.

 

Ph.D. required (strong ABD candidates will be considered); prior teaching experience with undergraduates is desirable.  A personal commitment to quality undergraduate teaching and advising within a culturally diverse student population is essential.

 

The Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry & Physics consists of approximately 30 full-time faculty and academic staff members and more than 250 majors. The Department awards degrees exclusively at the undergraduate level in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Forensic Science, Marine Chemistry, and Physics. Students may pursue degrees certified by the American Chemical Society (ACS), accredited by the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB), or the Forensic Science Education Programs Accreditation Commission (FEPAC). About 25 majors graduate from the Department annually.

 

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Following an initial screening, applicants may be required to submit a brief video sample of their teaching.

 

For further details and to apply, please visit our website at www.ut.edu/jobs      
Applicants should be prepared to attach a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy and copy of terminal transcript.

 

The University of Tampa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer dedicated to excellence through diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, sex, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, gender identity, veteran status or any other non-job related criteria. The University of Tampa recognizes the importance of a multicultural community of students, faculty, and staff who seek to advance our commitment to diversity. The University invites applications from underrepresented groups and those who have academic experiences with diverse populations.