Teaching Professor, Chemistry

University of St Thomas • St. Paul, MN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Chemistry in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of St. Thomas (St. Paul, MN) invites applications for a full-time, Teaching Professor faculty position in Introductory Chemistry starting September 1, 2027. Teaching Professor faculty at the University of St. Thomas are teaching specialists whose responsibilities are in the areas of teaching and other student-centered activities and service. Teaching Professor appointments are non-tenure track appoints that are subject to annual renewals for committed faculty with a passion for teaching and service. The successful candidate will teach approximately 7 courses (lecture and laboratory) per year in introductory chemistry for majors and non-majors, with additional responsibilities associated with coordinating the general chemistry program and other departmental service. A significant part of the teaching duties will include introductory nursing chemistry and/or chemistry for engineering lectures and labs. Additional student-centered responsibilities include working with other faculty on design and implementation of new laboratory exercises, publishing lab manuals, organizing and leading meetings of instructors teaching in introductory chemistry, and performing curricular assessment. The successful candidate will have experience with scientific publications and conference presentations, demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching and strong organizational and interpersonal skills to work cooperatively with the introductory chemistry laboratory team and the department as a whole. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a commitment to: Excellence in teaching Creating an inclusive learning environment Supporting the mission of the university.

Requirements

• Demonstrated interest in teaching is required.
• Experience with scientific publications and conference presentations.
• Strong commitment to teaching.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills to work cooperatively with the introductory chemistry laboratory team and the department as a whole.
• Commitment to excellence in teaching.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive learning environment.
• Commitment to supporting the mission of the university.

Nice To Haves

• Ph.D. (U.S. or foreign equivalent degree) in chemistry or biochemistry are strongly preferred, but related disciplines may be considered.
• ABD nearing completion of the Ph.D. may also be considered, with initial appointment at the rank of instructor.

Responsibilities

• Teach approximately 7 courses (lecture and laboratory) per year in introductory chemistry for majors and non-majors.
• Coordinate the general chemistry program.
• Perform other departmental service.
• Teach introductory nursing chemistry and/or chemistry for engineering lectures and labs.
• Work with other faculty on design and implementation of new laboratory exercises.
• Publish lab manuals.
• Organize and lead meetings of instructors teaching in introductory chemistry.
• Perform curricular assessment.

Benefits

• Tuition remission benefits for employees, spouses, and dependents upon eligibility
• A generous employer retirement contribution upon eligibility
• Medical, dental, and vision options
• Employer-paid disability, life, and AD&D benefits
• Paid parental leave benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree