Chemistry
Visiting Assistant Professor
 (Inorganic Chemistry)

EFFECTIVE DATE: August 13, 2008

QUALIFICATIONS:

Essential:

1. Ph.D. in chemistry preferred; M.S. considered
2. Commitment to quality teaching
3. Demonstrated potential for directing undergraduate research
4. Ability to work effectively with administration, faculty, staff, and students from varied socio-economic/ethnic backgrounds

Desired:

1. Successful teaching in a small, regional university setting
2. Successful experience in directing undergraduate research
3. Successful experience in advising students in chemistry and/or health related fields
4. Experience and interest in computer technologies and instruction

FUNCTIONS:

1. Teach courses in general and inorganic chemistry from freshman through senior level and direct undergraduate research
2. Fulfill other duties expected of a faculty member, such as student advising, committee assignments, departmental recruitment and retention activities, research, public service, etc.
3. Perform other specific duties as assigned by Department Chairperson and/or Dean

ADDITIONAL REMARKS:

1. Salary dependent upon training and experience; includes excellent benefits package: faculty benefits are found on the following web page: http://employment.uwa.edu/benefits/
2. Candidates invited for interviews are required to present a 20-30 minute lecture/lesson in the teaching area.
3. Candidates invited for interviews are expected to discuss their research interests and their application to undergraduate students.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  Position will remain open until filled.

TO APPLY: Send the materials listed below to:

Dr. Judy Massey, Dean
College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
Station 7
The University of West Alabama
Livingston, AL 35470-2099

1. Letter of Application
2. Vita
3. At least three current letters of professional reference
4. Transcripts of all college work (Unofficial transcripts will suffice for application, but official transcripts must be submitted upon employment.)

Only completed applications will be considered.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT:
Dr. Doug Wymer, Interim Chair, Department of Physical Sciences: (205) 652-3860 dwymer@uwa.edu 

The University of West Alabama does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability or sexual orientation in employment, or the provision of services.  
AA/EOE.  
Minority applications encouraged.

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