Temporary Assistant Professor
Logan, UT 
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Temporary Assistant Professor


Requisition ID: 2024-7842
# of Openings: 1
Location: US-UT-Logan
Category: Faculty
Position Type: Benefited Full-Time
Job Classification: Faculty
College: College of Science
Department: Chemistry & Biochemistry
Advertised Salary: Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits

Overview
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry is seeking a Temporary Assistant Professor to cover teaching (90%) and service (10%). The position is available up to two years with the possibility of renewal for one additional year. This is an academic-year (9-month) position with an anticipated start date of August 2024.




Responsibilities
Teaching will be at the undergraduate level in general and inorganic chemistry. Service will include membership on one or more committees in the Chemistry and Biochemistry Department.


Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
  • PhD in chemistry or a related area.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Evidence of effectiveness in teaching general and inorganic chemistry at the undergraduate level.
  • Ability to work productively and cooperatively with colleagues.
  • Eagerness to contribute to undergraduate education in the Department.
  • Excellent oral, written, and problem-solving skills.


Required Documents
Along with the online application, please attach:
  1. Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Resume/CV"
  2. Name and contact information for 3 professional references to be entered into Candidate Profile
  3. Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application
  4. Statement of Teaching Philosophy to be typed/pasted at the end of your application

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**


Advertised Salary
Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits

ADA
Employees typically work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes.


University Highlights
Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utahs premier land-grant, public service university, with a strong commitment to excellence, access, and inclusion, empowering people to lead successful lives of involvement, innovation, and impact. Utah State provides high-quality education to 27,500-plus students locations throughout the state, including at three residential campuses, eight statewide campuses, and 23 education centers. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utahs counties. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge through research and scholarly activities, providing a high-quality undergraduate and graduate education at an affordable price.

Utah State is committed to cultivating a community of inclusive excellence where all perspectives, values, cultures, and identities are acknowledged, welcomed, and valued. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU.

The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the universitys ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or hr@usu.edu.

About the Region

U.S. News and World Report ranked Utah first for its strong economy, fiscal stability, education, and health care. Outstanding outdoor recreational opportunities abound throughout the state, including five national parks, 43 state parks and recreation areas, and 15 alpine ski resorts. The home of USUs main campus, Logan, is a city of 54,000-plus people in a picturesque mountain valley 80 miles north of Salt Lake City. The Logan metro area claimed the top spot in the Milken Institutes 2022 ranking for best-performing small cities in the nation.

*updated 04/2024


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Mailing address: 5100 Old Main Hill, Logan, Ut 84322
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Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Temporary, Full Time
Salary and Benefits
Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
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