Analytical Chemist Tenure Track Faculty | 2025-2026 | I02286

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Applicants are asked to electronically submit a current CV, a well-written teaching philosophy (no more than three (3) pages), and a well-written research proposal involving undergraduates (no more than five (5) pages). Please submit your teaching philosophy using the "Teaching Philosophy" tab and research proposal using the “Research Plan”. The cover letter should be no longer than two (2) pages and should specifically comment on your abilities and interest in maintaining instrumentation.

Graduate and undergraduate transcripts will be required. Please upload the transcripts under the "Transcript" tab. Official transcripts will be due prior to appointment.

Please provide the contact information of at least three (3) individuals that can speak to the candidate's teaching effectiveness and other qualifications. Specifically, please include the email addresses and phone numbers for references using the online system when solicited to do so as part of the application process. Full consideration will be given to complete applications received by October 15th, 2024.

Posting Details

Position Details

Posting Number I02286

Classification Title Assistant Professor

Working Title Analytical Chemist Tenure Track Faculty | 2025-2026 | I02286

Employee Group Faculty

Bargaining Unit APSCUF

Location Main Campus

Department Chemistry and Environmental Geosciences

Pay Rate

Employment Type Regular FT

Work Schedule

Position requires face-to-face instruction and on-site presence at the Slippery Rock University campus. Student consultation hours (minimum of 5 hours on three different days) are expected. The position requires performing research involving undergraduates and serving on department, college, and university-level committees.

Position Summary Information

Position Summary

Slippery Rock University invites applications for a tenure-track position in the Department of Chemistry and Environmental Geosciences beginning August 2025. Teaching responsibilities include the following undergraduate-level courses:

• Analytical chemistry (lecture and laboratory)

• Instrumental Analysis (lecture and laboratory)

• General Chemistry (lecture and laboratory)

• Science for general education

• Additional courses as needed.

It is expected that the successful candidate will bring a passion for teaching diverse populations of students, establish a research program involving undergraduates, actively participate in academic advising, and serve on committees at the department, college, and university-levels

The successful candidate will also be required to hold a minimum of five student consultation hours on at least three different days.

The courses in the Chemistry program are taught on Slippery Rock University’s main campus.

Minimum Qualifications

A Ph.D. or A.B.D. in chemistry or closely related field. The candidate must have excellent oral and written communication skills. A successful on-campus interview, including teaching and research presentations, is required. A commitment to the education of diverse populations is also required.

Preferred Qualifications

A specialization in analytical chemistry or instrumentation. Experience u maintaining analytical equipment such as a gas chromatography mass spectrometer, liquid chromatography mass spectrometer, visible spectrophotometer, fluorimeter, infrared spectrophotometer, inductively coupled plasma emission spectrometer, and atomic absorption spectrophotometer.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Date 09/12/2024

Closing Date

Open Until Filled No

Respect for Individuals in the Community

Slippery Rock University provides an environment that respects, encourages, and promotes the talents and contributions of all. Slippery Rock University values a community with a shared sense of purpose, where people demonstrate mutual respect and appreciation. Slippery Rock University values diversity that honors and includes all persons regardless of age, creed, disability, ethnic heritage, gender, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status in academic and extracurricular endeavor, in the working environment, and in the daily life of the university community.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, disability, age/or veteran status in its programs or activities in accordance with Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and University policies.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Chief Human Resource Officer

205 Old Main Building

104 Maltby Avenue

Slippery Rock University

Slippery Rock, PA 16057

724.738.2016

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants are asked to electronically submit a current CV, a well-written teaching philosophy (no more than three (3) pages), and a well-written research proposal involving undergraduates (no more than five (5) pages). Please submit your teaching philosophy using the “Teaching Philosophy” tab and research proposal using the “Research Plan”. The cover letter should be no longer than two (2) pages and should specifically comment on your abilities and interest in maintaining instrumentation.

Graduate and undergraduate transcripts will be required. Please upload the transcripts under the “Transcript” tab. Official transcripts will be due prior to appointment.

Please provide the contact information of at least three (3) individuals that can speak to the candidate’s teaching effectiveness and other qualifications. Specifically, please include the email addresses and phone numbers for references using the online system when solicited to do so as part of the application process. Full consideration will be given to complete applications received by October 15th, 2024.